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I've cut through mine in several places.
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I have spots that are cut all the way thru, I still use it.
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I bought a new, larger cutting mat for my cutting table. I couldn't believe how much better I can cut on it, even with a blade that isn't exactly new. At times, I go back to the old mat on another table and always have problems with "skipping", even right after the blade worked fine on the new mat.
I think we all have "favorite" areas that we cut in repeatedly on our mats and they just wear out! I'll have to try turning the old mat over and see if cutting is better. Sue |
Yes, I agree we have favorite spots to cut. That's why I've cut all the way through in a couple of spots. In my 40+ years of sewing I've only replaced my mat three times.
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I know I have a favorite spot to cut on my mat also. I don't like flipping it over so that is why I don't get as much use out of mine.
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Originally Posted by butterflywing
you can also use those plastic scribbly washing pads made for dishes. they're like long shreds of plastic or nylon all bunched up and then stapled together somewhere and made into a ballish thing. they clean out the grooves, but eventually the mat gets so many grooves that you end up unable to cut without skipping, or worse, falling into a groove and following that wrong cutting line. at that point i flip it over and it's like a new one without lines. it really extends the life an entire life-span. which is very nice given the cost. :hunf:
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before reading the other responses I will say YES. I just replaced two, one of them for the second time.
They get dry and brittle, grooves from cutting almost in the same spot most of the time. I replaced the last when my blade didn't last much more than a week. |
Originally Posted by DebraK
I've cut through mine in several places.
I cannot believe something like that could have happened as I really look after my things. It is heartbreaking as I have had it for so long and I know each and every line.... :O) ciao |
Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences. I do tend to cut in the same area, so I need to flip the mat around, or over, and maybe watch for them to go on sale. Thanks again.:)
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Yes matts need to be replaced periodically. they will also dull you blades if it gets too bad. Worth it to replace them. but I also turn it over and use the back side too. Marge
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