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    Old 07-16-2011, 01:31 PM
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    Which do you feel is the best cutting mat and why? I need to get a 24 x 36 cutting mat and am wondering if one is better than the other. My Walmart has the fiskers on clearance for $27.00. Michaels has the olfa for $56.00. Do you prefer one over the other?
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    Old 07-16-2011, 01:44 PM
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    I love my June Taylor cutting mat. Guess that isn't much help!
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    Old 07-16-2011, 01:48 PM
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    I've had both brands and don't think one is better than the other. I got my Olfa mat at Joanne's with a coupon, and I think it was still $40. I'd go for the Fiskars for the price.
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    Old 07-16-2011, 01:50 PM
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    I have had both.. I think my Olfa is lasting longer than the Fiskars.
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    Old 07-16-2011, 02:06 PM
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    I started with the Fiskars about 10 years ago, it's still doing fine. I also happen to like the Fiskars rotary cutter handle best.
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    Old 07-16-2011, 03:18 PM
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    I asked this question a while back and got lots of feedback.. Many said the Olfa had a bad odor... I bought new Fiskars and there is no outgassing with them...

    and got them at Joann's with 50% off coupon that I got online..
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    Old 07-16-2011, 03:19 PM
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    I have both and do not see a difference between the two. Get the one that is the cheapest. They are both good mats
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    Old 07-16-2011, 03:46 PM
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    My Fiskars mat is over 10 years old and still going strong; June Tailor was destroyed in less than a year. My cutters are Olfa.
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    Old 07-16-2011, 04:50 PM
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    Olfa, Fiskars, and June Tailor are good cutter mat products.
    I personally do NOT like Dritz.

    Use a good quality rotary cutter (like Olfa) and you won't have any problems with any of these cutter mats.
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    Old 07-16-2011, 05:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by SharBear
    I love my June Taylor cutting mat. Guess that isn't much help!
    I hate my June Taylor! Love my Clover best! I'm no help either.
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