Trevor Flowers
Hey, shop people. If you wanted a 1200x1200mm sheet of this kind of rubbery craft cutting board material, where would you look? That's what I want on top of my center bench.
May 26, 2023 at 8:03pmWeb
Show threadTrevor FlowersMay 26, 2023
More details about what I'm looking for:
- ideally it's a single piece of material
- for banana unit folks, it's around 4' x 4'
- ideally it has nothing printed on it, so no grid
- I'm not stuck on color but dark grey sounds nicest
Show threadsxpertMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers the largest ones I could find were A0 sized
Not printed is rather hard to find, but not impossible.
Depending on the usage, an antistatic mat (comes in rolls) may be better suited
Show threadTrevor FlowersMay 26, 2023
@sxpert My center bench is for machine assembly and general use, including cutting with craft knives, glue-ups, machine cleaning, etc. So, I need something resistant to cuts and that doesn't soak up oils. I've been using a self-healing cutting mat but I'd like to cover the entire bench.
Show threadJames against the machineMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers I searched “self healing bench mat” and Google showed me a bunch of options here in Australia, maybe that term could work for you? I can send links if you like.
Show threadMichael K JohnsonMay 26, 2023

@trevorflowers @sxpert Quilters sometimes want really big cutting mats, so that might be a good place to start searching.

https://www.mybinding.com/rhino-self-healing-large-cutting-mat-no-grid.html is available in 4'x8' so would give you one replacement surface. It's white PE, so maybe not "rubbery" enough for you?

They used to have linkable 2'x4' modular self-healing cutting mats but those have been discontinued.

https://usartsupply.com/products/usa-cm-40x60-gb is 40"x60" so not quite right, but would it be good enough?

Other than that, I also thought of rubber (not vinyl) anti-static mats; should resist oil fine. I think mine was 2' by 4', and I think this is what I bought and the seller from whom I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/282247916572

Rhino Self-Healing Large Cutting Mat (No Grid)

Trimming digital prints and sheet goods has never been easier and faster with the help of Rhino Self-Healing Large Cutting Mat. The extra large, self-healing cutting mat is perfect for your cutting tables. It has no grid underlay.

Show threadArchieMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers Look for 'cutting mats' on ebay
Show threadAndrewMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers Joanne’s fabric
Show threadrag. Gustavino BevilacquaMay 26, 2023

@trevorflowers

Try here:

https://rhinocuttingmat.co.uk/products/cutting-mats-self-healing-large/

or here:

https://www.artgrafix.com/cuttingmat.htm

Rhino Cutting Mats | Large And Custom Sizes Self Healing, UK

Explore Rhino’s range of durable, adaptable self-healing craft cutting boards in a range of large and extra-large sizes.

Rhino Cutting Mats & Equipment
Show threadThatKomputerKat May 26, 2023

@trevorflowers @mos_8502 you’re in Seattle. Go to Dick Blick Art materials.

https://www.dickblick.com/categories/studio/cutting-tools/cutting-mats/

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Show threadRetro GerryMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers not sure where your based but you could try 2 1200x 600 cutting mats if you cant get a 1200 x 1200 at reasonable price.
or if you dont need the green and markings, search for "Heavy-Duty Workbench Cutting Mats" they are generally clear or translucent thick material that self heal and protect your bench / desk, oh and will be a lot cheaper than the same sized green looking cutting mat as they get pricey at the larger sizes.
Show threadMontalvoMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers I found one in Amazon.
Show threadTrevor FlowersMay 26, 2023
@Montalvo I've looked a bit and the standard sizes seem to stop at 48"x36" but I need 48"x48". Could you share a link?
Show threadrtnMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers I'd like to know as well
Show thread___May 26, 2023

@trevorflowers

Maybe "quilting cutting mat"

https://www.amazon.com/Self-Healing-Rhino-Cutting-Sheet/dp/B004K0NP4E

or "ballistic sheeting"

https://supertargetsystems.com/ballistic-rubber-products/ballistic-sheet/

I tentatively looked into this idea when I first found how $$$ craft cutting mats were.

Amazon.com

Show threadNixieMay 26, 2023
@trevorflowers Never seen such a big area, I use a DINA3 one at work.
Show thread0ciX_reloadedMay 27, 2023
@trevorflowers shops selling fat quarters and other quilting supplies
Show threadHestiahOct 22, 2023
@trevorflowers Sorry for being spammy, I'm just scrolling back to see other stuff you've done. But if you haven't found it yet, looking for "self-healing sewing mat" might help. I did find this: https://usartsupply.com/products/usa-cm-40x60-gb Kind of expensive imo. But might lead you to the right thing.
40" x 60" Green/Black Professional Self Healing 5-Ply Double Sided Durable Non-Slip Cutting Mat Great for Scrapbooking Quilting Sewing Arts Crafts