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10-20-2009, 11:47 AM

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Lacelady

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Originally Posted by k3n

Alvin say they're not available outside the US. I found another supplier who'd ship here from the US but they wanted 116 USd just for shipping. :shock:

However, Lace, I found a UK supplier of large mats here http://www.rotatrim.co.uk/printable.php?product_code=2

Thanks everyone, for your help. :D

Thanks, K, this one looks interesting, but is it marked in metric or imperial? I had never heard of any measuring 4ft x 8ft, the mind boggles. My only worry would be how long would it last, Patrice. My first Olfa A1 cutting mat lasted around nine years, and withstood all the cutting in my shop. My second one is worn out already, and is only 3 years old! I wonder if they are building in obsolescence, as in white goods?

Edit, I do have a ruler 30 in long, but it's only 2.5 in wide.

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