Olfa 70-inch long cutting mat - any experience with it?

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10-15-2015, 03:09 PM

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Mdegenhart

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I want the Martelli one and it is one piece.

10-15-2015, 05:08 PM

#12

nannyrick

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You are right. I have the same one and it is NOT self healing. I purchased mine a few years ago
at JoAnns also. It did dull the blades. I no longer use it. I purchased the large Olfa one.

10-15-2015, 07:21 PM

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MOBRIDGE MOM

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I got this mat a couple of years ago for Christmas. Mine is only in two pieces and I don't think it was as wide. I love that it covers the top of my cutting table but hated the metal clamps to hold it together so I just taped them together with packing tape. Works like a charm.

10-16-2015, 06:34 AM

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cheryl222

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I also put 2 olfa mats together...used duct tape on the back. They work ok, but there is usually one tread that doesnt cut through on the seam. As long as I know it is there I compensate by gently pulling a tiny bit back and it works fine.

10-16-2015, 03:01 PM

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Jan in VA

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The joining clips and mats HAVE been around for a while. The dang clips and the joint are a pain in the patootie and not worth the cost in my (not so humble, I guess) opinion.

According to the Olfa official website, their largest single mat seems to be 24" x 36". I have this and it works just great.

Jan in VA

10-17-2015, 05:24 AM

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juliea9967

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And there is a free shipping code, too. OCTFREE60. I just ordered one!

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Originally Posted by selm

I just googled the mat and found that Joann's has it on sale right now for 97.99.

10-17-2015, 05:29 AM

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juliea9967

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$179 is the cheapest price I can find for this one. Looks good though.

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Originally Posted by Mdegenhart

I want the Martelli one and it is one piece.

10-17-2015, 05:54 AM

#18

carolynjo

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We have a new tape now available which I would use to tape 2 or 3 mats together if I needed to: Gorilla Tape. No kidding, Gorilla tape and glue are the best things on the planet.

10-17-2015, 10:50 AM

#19

Eri

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Thanks for the experience and suggestions, everyone!

10-18-2015, 02:40 PM

#20

imsewnso

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015AOIYI/ref=dra_a_rv_ff_fx_it_P2000_1000?tag=dradisplay-20&ascsubtag=33c22d6d622a54fbae23afb95c5e869b_S&dra_hfr=1&dra_ohs=0-0

this would be a much better option in my opinion. Get rid of the clips. The clips are a pain.