msdeluca Report post Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) I make a lot of belts and it became clear all too soon that my 24" long cutting mat and 48" straight edge were not "cutting" it. I found a nice 60" straight edge at Home Depot for $11. Johnson Tool. I also found a place that offers remnants of poly cutting board for fairly cheap. www.thecuttingboardfactory.com Contact for remnant availability & sizes: joef@thecuttingboardfactory.com I purchased two pieces of 8 1/2" x 60" x 1/4" for $11 each. Shipping was $20, so I bought two boards. I'll lay the leather on the cutting board and clamp the rule to the workbench, then cut a nice straight edge in one motion rather than cutting 24", then moving the cutting mat, cutting the next 24", and so on. Once there is a straight edge on the leather, switch to the strap cutter. Hope this helps... Edited December 27, 2014 by msdeluca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) http://hancockfabrics.com/cutting-mat-56-in.-x-33-in.-3546926.html Cya! Bob Edited December 27, 2014 by BDAZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msdeluca Report post Posted December 27, 2014 You missed my point. The problem is getting the first straight cut so that you can start using the strap cutter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted December 27, 2014 Sorry, missed that but I do find the 60" mat is a lot easier to use than 8 1/2". I have it attacked to a custom made table with shelves for leather storage underneath. Cya! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
