cutting mat suggestions
#1
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Location: central California
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I am in the market for a new cutting mat. I have had the same one for 20 years, and I don't think it is made any longer. There are so many now, how do you choose? Is there a difference between the different brands? I just need a basic large one, nothing fancy. Are some "more" self healing than others? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
#2
I have two large Olfa mats, one of which I've had for several years. The thing is, I don't use the gridded side. I have them flipped over and rely on the rulers for accurate measuring. So, all in all, I've only used the Olfa, so I don't know about any of the other self-healing mats. One mat I'd love to have is a rotating one for smaller projects.... :D
#3
I am amazed that your old mat lasted so long. My first Olfa lasted me about 10 years, with careful use, the next one is nearly as bad as the first, and it's only 3 years old. Are they building in obsolecence, as with household appliances? I would be interested in other board members opinions as to which make is the best too.
#4
I bought the biggest Olfa mat this last Christmas and after a few weeks the mat started peeling off in strips. It came loose at the intersection of the cuts I made using the rotary cutter. I could peel the top layer off in strips. I contacted Olfa and was told, I still have the email, that it must be my fault for not cutting properly and Olfa mats were not guaranted and so not replaceable. But if I would mail the damaged mat to Olfa, she, the customer rep, would replace it this one time. I'll stick to Fiskars, I've never had a problem with their mats and they replace any product anytime.
#5
Originally Posted by Ducky
I have two large Olfa mats, one of which I've had for several years. The thing is, I don't use the gridded side. I have them flipped over and rely on the rulers for accurate measuring. So, all in all, I've only used the Olfa, so I don't know about any of the other self-healing mats. One mat I'd love to have is a rotating one for smaller projects.... :D
#7
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I bought the biggest Olfa mat this last Christmas and after a few weeks the mat started peeling off in strips. It came loose at the intersection of the cuts I made using the rotary cutter. I could peel the top layer off in strips. I contacted Olfa and was told, I still have the email, that it must be my fault for not cutting properly and Olfa mats were not guaranted and so not replaceable. But if I would mail the damaged mat to Olfa, she, the customer rep, would replace it this one time. I'll stick to Fiskars, I've never had a problem with their mats and they replace any product anytime.
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