How do I cut up an old cutting mat
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I have read many suggestions on up cycling an old cutting mat. What do you use to cut it up? I've tried scissors and they are not making a dent. I'd really like to end up with a straight smooth edge.
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What about something like tin snips?
https://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&pag...%3Atin%20snips
Now I'm not saying they will work but it's the first thing that came to my mind.
https://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&pag...%3Atin%20snips
Now I'm not saying they will work but it's the first thing that came to my mind.
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You could clamp the board between a metal straight edge and a piece of scrap wood and use an exacto knife to cut along the metal edge several times. A Dremel drill set might have a tool that would work.
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i cut mine with scissors no problem. try again whit sharp one. i cut it into useable mats for class or friends houses. while you're at it, cut it into a lazy susan size for a cheap Brooklyn Revolver. I heard they are about $25 now.
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I cut one up with a pair of Fiskars Kitchen Shears, no problem with straight edges if you cut on the lines. No lines where you want to cut?, then draw lines with a sharpie. I've been using these Fiskars for more than 12 years and they have never let me down.
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