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Old 04-13-2015, 11:18 AM
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Default What should I look for when buying a new cutting mat?
I need a large cutting mat (24 x 36 or larger) and not sure what kind to buy. I thought one of the large white ones would be good but after some searching on the forum it sounds like they are hard on blades. So what would you buy?
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Old 04-13-2015, 11:27 AM
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I only buy Olfa. I've tried a couple other brands and never again.

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Old 04-13-2015, 11:29 AM
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i have 3... all Olfa self-healing. i wouldn't have it any other way.
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I like Olfa best, also.
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I made sure the one I just bought is both self-healing and double-sided.
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Look for one that doesn't stink!!!!!
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Another vote for Olfa. The one white one I had just wouldn't heal and didn't hold up.
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Looks like Olfa will be my next choice. My fiskars have just not held up very good.
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Buy Olfa. They last the longest. Don't forget you can flip you mat over to get 2x the use. I never use the marking lines anyway
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I vote for Olfa. In my opinion they are the best.
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