here is a blog post showing how to turn a piece of wooden ruler or yardstick into a shuttle:

http://www.blisstree.com/hankeringforyarn/got-an-old-ruler-upcycle-it-into-a-shuttle/

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Wed, 07/08/2009 - 04:57

francorios (not verified)

After seeing Norene's beautiful shuttles made from a yardstick on her blog here, I remembered I need some more shuttles. But not having much time, I knocked out some quick and easy shuttles with wooden rulers bought from the dollar store.

Using a small hacksaw, I cut a Vee shaped notch in each end of the ruler.

 

Then I sanded and smoothed all the edges using sandpaper wrapped around another ruler.

That was it, it was easy, it was quick. But not as pretty as Norene's.

Have a good day!

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 23:53

esmecat (not verified)

very cool! when i get back from a trip this week, i'm going to be making some. i need more shuttles!