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    Old 04-29-2019, 03:20 PM
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    Hi - do any of you have one of these? is it worth the cost?

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    Old 04-29-2019, 03:31 PM
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    I have 3 rotating mats and the Olfa is my least favorite. It does not rotate smoothly.
    Mathilda and Martelli mats are so much better.
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    Old 04-29-2019, 03:34 PM
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    I do not have any "official" rotating mats.
    I haven't been convinced that the costs are worth the benefits.

    Instead, if I am wanting the rotating feature, I use a smaller mat, that is easy enough to turn,
    after I have done the cutting I want, in the first position.

    It Works!
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    Old 04-29-2019, 04:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltE
    I do not have any "official" rotating mats.
    I haven't been convinced that the costs are worth the benefits.

    Instead, if I am wanting the rotating feature, I use a smaller mat, that is easy enough to turn,
    after I have done the cutting I want, in the first position.

    It Works!
    i do this too because my rotating mat does not rotate well
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    Old 04-29-2019, 04:22 PM
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    The Martelli mat is on ball bearings and turns very smoothly .I wouldn't be without mine!
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    Old 04-29-2019, 04:44 PM
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    I have the 12 x 12 Olfa and love it. Got it at Joanns years ago with a 50 off coupon. It spins fine for me.
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    Old 04-29-2019, 05:01 PM
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    I have both the large and small Olfa rotating mats and love using them. I've never had an issue with them not rotating properly.
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    Old 04-29-2019, 05:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by Ginaky
    The Martelli mat is on ball bearings and turns very smoothly .I wouldn't be without mine!
    I have used all the rotating mats, Fiksars, Olfa, Matilda, and Martelli. Martelli Roundabout beats them all. It is big and rotates like a dream. Wait until you see a 50% off sale. They do happen. I bought two the last 60% off sale. Like buy one get one free. LOL I gave my 'free' one to the guild for our auction fund raiser and put one next to my machine. I have one on my cutting table too.
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    Old 04-29-2019, 05:15 PM
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    I have the Olfa and it spins fine for me.
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    Old 04-29-2019, 06:25 PM
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    I have several and yet do what several have already reported - put my 12x18 mat on top of the 36x60 mat and just turn it as needed. Never had any problem.
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