njquiltergirl Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi. Any one have any of Rob's Rulers or other templates they want to get rid of? I like working with them and would like to buy some gently used. Thanks very much! Lisa APQS Liberty NW NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nora123 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I would like to know where to buy the robs rulers?. Nora Millennium Washougal WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Nora, the company went out of business. I tried calling them for a while and emailing but never a reply. Some one said the last hurricane in TX lead to their closure. I had a little list of templates to order...hoping I'll find them here! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nora123 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 bringing this to the top can anybody tell us where to get Rob's Rulers?. Nora Millennium Washougal WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 If you have measurements of the rulers, go to a plastics company to have them routed. Ron from R&S Designs does custom plastic. Usually a glass company will also do plastic. If the shapes are commonplace (ovals, rectangles, hearts, etc), there will not be an issue about copyrights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Rob's does not exist anymore. They got wiped out last year in Hurricane Ike. This area is still recovering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 So, anyone have any they want to sell?? Just thought I'd ask...maybe I'll have some luck with our chat group. Would it be bad to ask for someone to outline a couple of their templates so I can have them made since I can not buy them any more?? Some of the shapes were really pretty. If the company is gone, is it still an copyright issue??? Thanks, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 That is a good question best left for lawyers. I think commonplace shapes are OK, but tracing an existing ruler to have one made won't fly, legally. You can draw or digitize your own shapes and have them carved. If you need something and can't find one to purchase, having something similar made is the best bet. Is there a way to contact Rob? Perhaps he can give permission for you to copy one of his designs for a small fee. Assure him it would be for personal use and not to manufacture for sale. A patent is a different thing altogether. If an inventor has gone through that long and expensive process, even eyeballing and making a similar design is cause for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I just got back from Checker Distributors open house and Creative Grid is coming out with rulers for the longarm. They are really nice and I was very impressed. The good thing with them is they were a little thicker, not just 1/4". They had registration marks for lining up easily, clear to be able to see through and in numerous shapes, sizes and squiggles. If any of you are going to market they should be there demoing them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted September 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 Just thought I'd check in again. Of course when there were some for sale, we were away for a couple of days! I always miss these things! Thanks, Lisa APQS Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I bought all my Circle templates at Tap Plastic Corp. http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/category.php?bid=14& I've also had Tap Plastic cut special quilt cutting templates at times. Better than cutting your own out of that thin stuff you can buy--- Tap Plastic also made the clear view side for my Ultimate II so I could see inside the machine where the oil wicks came down on the take up rod and handwheel. It sure saved me when I could see inside the machine when the thread broke, and was pulled inside this area as I could see what had happened fairly quickly. Otherwise who knows how long the thread would have stayed wound around all those parts of the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyonden Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Kings Men sells the templates made by Constadine Quilts. Check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Potter Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) I have a few of Rob’s Rulers if anyone is still interested. Connie ppatchworks@gmail.com Edited October 23, 2020 by C Potter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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