Trevor FlowersMay 26, 2023
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.
Show threadTrevor Flowers
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
May 26, 2023 at 9:57pmWeb
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.