Round Knife Dragging On Cutting Board

[Ran]

Ran, my wife is a quilter and does a lot of material cutting so, I get her those cutting pads about once a year, that you can buy at Joann fabrics, and she loves them. That way I get her used ones, which I use. They really work well for me to use, don't dull the blades, and are marked off in inch squares as an added plus. They are no good for punching as they are only about a 1/16 th inch thick, but really work good for cutting most everything I do. For long cuts like cutting reins, or long straps, I just cut them on my layout table and slide a piece of leather that was only partially cured (and no good for use in saddles) under it as I go.

Bob

Thanks Bob. I'll take a look at Joann Fabrics. We have one about 40 miles south of here..

[mlapaglia]

They are sometimes referred to as a "self healing" cutting mat.

[Tiara]

Thanks Bob. I'll take a look at Joann Fabrics. We have one about 40 miles south of here..

I'm looking for one right now also. Ebay seems to be much less expensive than the sewing and hobby stores I've checked. I had looked briefly online with several retailers including amazing, Joann fabrics online store, and dropped in Hobby Lobby, Michaels and 2 fabric stores. The prices for the same self healing mats was quite a bit more than some ebay sellers including shipping. I am looking for a small one for some fine detail cutting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SELF-HEALING-CUTTING-CRAFT-MAT-GRID-LINES-INCH-PAD-DOUBLE-SIDED-9-X-7-5-GREEN-/230818699404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35bdddd88c A comparable one was about 3 times the price in the stores yesterday.