EagleSmith Report post Posted January 27, 2008 OK, if this is not the place to post all our "newbie" questions, please redirect me . What is the best material to use for a cutting area? We tried a few things that did NOT work...LOL. Thanks, Smith & TJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbarleather Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Smith and TJ, I contacted a local plastic company. They usually have a "cutting board" type material that is awesome for cutting leather on. If I remember correctly, it isn't that expensive and really makes a differenece. I have had my bench covered with this material for over 4 years and it is still working great. Good luck, Daryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted January 27, 2008 OK, if this is not the place to post all our "newbie" questions, please redirect me . What is the best material to use for a cutting area? We tried a few things that did NOT work...LOL.Thanks, Smith & TJ might want to try a restaurant supply company for the cutting board plastic - thats where i got mine - it was inexpensive and a good thick slab- every once in awhile i take a plane to it to take it down a bit and after a few years I am still on the first side...haven't even turned it over yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indypbear Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Eagle. Call a local plastic company and they will cut you a piece of polycarbonate cutting material. It comes in several thicknesses- 1/2" is best. They may have a piece was left over from another cut. I bought an 4' x 8' sheet and had them cut it in half and we use it in two areas. They also cut us two 12" x 24" x 1/2" for $10.00 ea. It's the same material Hide Crafter sold in 12" x 15" x 1/2" for $17.95 ea (no handle or radius corners though). Be sure to get the textured material! Indy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagleSmith Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Eagle.Call a local plastic company and they will cut you a piece of polycarbonate cutting material. It comes in several thicknesses- 1/2" is best. They may have a piece was left over from another cut. I bought an 4' x 8' sheet and had them cut it in half and we use it in two areas. They also cut us two 12" x 24" x 1/2" for $10.00 ea. It's the same material Hide Crafter sold in 12" x 15" x 1/2" for $17.95 ea (no handle or radius corners though). Be sure to get the textured material! Indy Thanks everyone. Indy, is there a reason for asking for a textured material vs smooth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Eagle, welcome to the forum. The textured surface will aide in keeping your leather from moving around on the cutting board. A smooth surface you'll be chasing it all over the place. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagleSmith Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Eagle, welcome to the forum. The textured surface will aide in keeping your leather from moving around on the cutting board. A smooth surface you'll be chasing it all over the place.Ken Thanks, guess that should have been obvious...huh? Here's to hoping this is one of the "there are no stupid questions" forum LOL. Have a good day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
