Rotary cutting mats
#11
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,511
#12
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,511
I've read/heard that the Martelli mats, you can only use Their blades
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 02-17-2019 at 05:21 AM.
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Posts: 9,475
I have used the olfa cutting mats for years. I have all sizes and my smallest one finally wore out with a lot of wear and tear so I flipped it over and have been using that side for a couple of years. I highly recommend Olfa cutting mats and I agree with "Sheri.a" about using a coupon and purchasing the mat at JoAnn's if you have one near you.
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
Posts: 3,589
I've used Martelli mats for years - I have a large one on a cutting table, the Round About, and a small one next to my sewing machine - and have never had a problem using Olfa cutters. I have their cutter, bc it's supposed to be good for your hand/wrist as far as ergonomics go, but it's an odd angle to me.
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 981
I have a Martelli mat and did not use their cutter as a rule and my mat has deep grooves in it and it no longer self heals. I contacted them concerning this and the company told me it was because I did not use their cutter. I will not buy another one, too expensive to only use a specific cutter, in my opinion.
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Duluth/ Superior, WI
Posts: 1,038
I have a Martelli matt and have used it everyday for about 10 years. Have used all types of blades and cutters and find it still performs great. If you have deep grooves in your matt, the blades may not have been very sharp and it would put grooves in any brand of board. JMHO
Peace, Brenda
Peace, Brenda
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
craftybear
Links and Resources
1
10-03-2011 03:33 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
0
02-22-2011 08:28 PM