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Has anyone tried to cut their cutting mat smaller?

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Old 08-15-2011, 09:09 AM
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I have two 24 by 36 mats, a June Taylor and a Martelli. Unfortunately, they have a 1 inch border and my tables are 24 inches deep. I don't know how to cut them. Any Ideas?
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I used sharp kitchen shears to trim mine to the size I wanted.
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Well, hey their !!
Just wanted to say HI !
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:22 AM
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If you don't want to put the stress on scissors, does hubby or friend have a pair of shears that they cut tin with?
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:23 AM
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I have a pair of spring loaded shears and cut mine up with that. I cut up my old worn out mats to make smaller mats for block trimming, etc. I also use the old mats for the bottoms of the purses I make from time to time.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:27 AM
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I lined up my plastic template on the line I wanted to cut it at and used a box cutter. :)
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:30 AM
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I used tin snips.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by acesgame
I have two 24 by 36 mats, a June Taylor and a Martelli. Unfortunately, they have a 1 inch border and my tables are 24 inches deep. I don't know how to cut them. Any Ideas?
yes & it worked out well :-D
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:39 AM
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Fiskars spring loaded utility shears cut anything. One of the most used tools in my kitchen tool (junk) drawer.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:53 AM
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I marked the line I wanted cut and hubby took it outside and laid it on top of a piece of cardboard on the driveway and cut with a box cutter.
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