Uses for an old cutting mat

[Steef66]

my perfect mat is the one in my home, it is not Green, simply because I wouldn't say I like Green color, I dislike it.

Pink?

 

[Steef66]

You show correctly "cm"
but I think this new discussion will not coming to any end

There is no discussion about cm. Metric is just a winner. No other options will be as good.

 

[Jimsky]

Pink?

Bro...there are many colors other than Pink or Green. If you pay attention to my build logs, you can spot the color of my mat, but...to make your life easier, I am ready to reveal: that it is transfluent.

 

[Steef66]

transfluent is not a colour.

 

[Jimsky]

transfluent is not a colour.

this is the one!!

 

[dockattner]

Speaking on behalf of the Imperial world...we agree, metric is better...

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Metric is better for our hobby world as most kits are made outside of the USA, except Model Shipways.

My current mat has CM on two sides, and Inches on the opposite corners.

I use mostly for just cutting, but occasionally to ruff cut lengths for use to make smaller parts from full length stock provided in kits.

 

[Corsair]

my green mat has lines that are 2.54 CM.

 

[Short John Bronze]

Are we allowed to use the term "imperial" these days with it's connotations or Empire?

 

[Steef66]

Imperial ? In Dutch

 

[Uwek]

BTW, what color are the lines on your mat, Uwe?

To be honest ..... I did not know until I took a look at the photos of my build

It is - better it was somehow grey, or white, or light green, or ...... seems, that this mat is in use and a lot of cuts were made already - but defintely metric (but I agree, I never use them - it is only good for photos to show the size of a part
BTW: @Steef66 - only that you know - used mats are looking like this........

 

[Steef66]

only that you know - used mats are looking like this........

I just take a lot of care of my stuff

I use the markings of my mats often, for quick measurements, like rope or a wood strip.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

If this huge conversation can come from a cutting mat, I can't wait to see what happens when we start talking about sanding blocks.

 

[Steef66]

If this huge conversation can some from a cutting mat, I can't wait to see what happens when we start talking about sanding blocks.

Rubber, cork or plastic blocks? And round or square? And what color? Also important to know.

 

[rtibbs]

Geez guys, I think we've just about taken this discussion regarding mats to the mat.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

There is no discussion about cm. Metric is just a winner. No other options will be as good.

agreed. As a former engineer that used both units, I prefer the metric system.

 

[Steef66]

I have a question, does anybody know how to cut a cutting mat in smaller pieces? What cutting tool you use for that?
I tried to cut it with a cutting knife, but everytime after the first cut I make it healed itself. I gave up after 50 times trying.

 

[Uwek]

I have a question, does anybody know how to cut a cutting mat in smaller pieces? What cutting tool you use for that?
I tried to cut it with a cutting knife, but everytime after the first cut I make it healed itself. I gave up after 50 times trying.

circular saw - no healing any more

 

[Jimsky]

t is - better it was somehow grey, or white, or light green, or ...... seems, that this mat is in use and a lot of cuts were made already - but defintely metric (but I agree, I never use them - it is only good for photos to show the size of a part
BTW: @Steef66 - only that you know - used mats are looking like this........

WAIT...but your magic carpet is not Green!! Oh..My...G... It is not Green!!!!

 

[dockattner]

I have a question, does anybody know how to cut a cutting mat in smaller pieces? What cutting tool you use for that?
I tried to cut it with a cutting knife, but everytime after the first cut I make it healed itself. I gave up after 50 times trying.

You can cut a blue mat into pieces...not green ones.