Rotary Mat Base
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 280

Julienm posted a sale for an 8" rotary mat from QIAD. It was a good price but i really wanted a bit larger one. So, i went looking on Amazon and found this rotary base for $11.99 and thought I'd give it a try:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Next, i looked for a small cutting mat. I wanted a 12" square but couldn't find a square one. I did find this for $9.97:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
although its 12x18, i figured i could cut one side down.
I am really pleased! The bases spins so well and i don't think I'll have to fix the mat to the base, but no problem if i have to. The base is very light so easy to move out of the way. The mat is rather thin, but i didn't expect a great one for that price. It is double sided though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Next, i looked for a small cutting mat. I wanted a 12" square but couldn't find a square one. I did find this for $9.97:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
although its 12x18, i figured i could cut one side down.
I am really pleased! The bases spins so well and i don't think I'll have to fix the mat to the base, but no problem if i have to. The base is very light so easy to move out of the way. The mat is rather thin, but i didn't expect a great one for that price. It is double sided though.
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 280

I'm so happy this was helpful to y'all. I am tickled pink myself. Lol. I've wanted a rotating mat but kept shying away from an all in one. Thinking about having to buy a new one once the mat got old was depressing. The Martelli appealed to me so stumbling onto the base (above) was exc iting to me. Goofy the things we get excited about, right? haha
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 660

I have the Olfa rotating mats (for quite a few years) and love the rotating motion. I have also used just a smaller mat on my big mat and turned it, works well, too. I’m in love with the pink circular rotating mats from Sue Daley but they are expensive and I really don’t need them - but they are so cute!!!! You did a great job of finding a good,workaround without spending tons of $$$$$. Thanks.
Sandy in Mooresville, NC
Sandy in Mooresville, NC
#8
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 15,001

I have the large Martelli Roundabout. It's very old and I'm still using the same mat. It sure has held it's quality. I use it all the time. I like it as it does not tip when cutting pressure is put on the edge of it. I also have a 12 x 18" inch rectangle rotating mat frame made by Elna. It is one handy dandy thing and always a Where did you get that? at retreats. LOL Any 12 x 18" mat will fit it.