Best cutting mat & where to buy?
05-09-2014, 05:41 AM
#51
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I just bought another Omnigrid 24" x 36" mat last weekend at JAF online at 50% off. Last one last me over 15 years. I bought an Olfa mat a couple of years ago and seems that cotton threads are getting stuck in the mat. I bought it ONLY because I couldn't find the Omnigrid mat in my local JAF store. Later, I learned they only sell them online.
05-09-2014, 08:25 AM
#53
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Location: Round Rock,Texas
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I have 3 different sizes of the Olfa mats, 24 x 36,18 x24 and two of the 12 x 18. I've had them for years and not had any problems with them. The 18 x24 Fiskars mat warped after about a year, never exposed to heat either.
I never use the lines on the mats as they aren't accurate with the Omnigrid rulers I use, there is about 1/8" difference.
Sharon in Texas
I never use the lines on the mats as they aren't accurate with the Omnigrid rulers I use, there is about 1/8" difference.
Sharon in Texas
Last edited by purplefiend; 05-09-2014 at 08:28 AM.
05-09-2014, 02:39 PM
#54
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Location: Florida
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I think Crafty may have meant Olfa cutting mat. I swear by the Olfa myself. Wait until you can get a 50% off coupon at JoAnnes or Hobby Lobby and get it then. I have the 24 x 36 size and when I checked walmart on line, I did not see them offering that size.
I did have a fiskars one but it didn't seem to last as long and some of the other brands seem to dull the rotary blades prematurely. so I stick with Olfa which has never caused me problems, other than the horrible smell when they are brand new. That goes away after a few days/weeks.
I did have a fiskars one but it didn't seem to last as long and some of the other brands seem to dull the rotary blades prematurely. so I stick with Olfa which has never caused me problems, other than the horrible smell when they are brand new. That goes away after a few days/weeks.
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