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Other than the end of a log as has been discussed elsewhere what do folks us under there work when punching/dye cutting?

My old Tandy poundo boards/matts are at the end of the duty cycle and I think there must be a better alternative to replace them with.

A forum search came up with things like:

  • redsheet,
  • Cow/horse stall matt
  • Industrial belt rubber section

Any thoughts or experience is appreciated thanks.

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Thanks I will check around.

Do you cut on it as well or just for the punching and under the tooling slab?

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I have some HD mine belt (coal conveyor belting) and it dulls tools quickly. A tree stump makes a great punching surface because you can easily remove the tool because the end grain. Once it gets worn, you can cut the top slice off and start fresh.

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I just tried to stall matt and it is has too much bounce for punch work...

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I use a rubber mat about a half inch thick on top of a 2" thick maple cutting board.  The punch can go into the rubber and remain sharp and undamaged.  The rubber mat is similar to what you'd find on a gym weight room floor or a horse trailer.  Works very well.  Have used it for 20 years plus now.

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sound like a stall matt. I think I will try again and place it on my granite block....

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I agree with Colt that a tree log on end basically acts like a good solid one piece cutting board. The end grain of the wood will not fight the tool (like a board on its side does), its very solid for a cutting surface, and renewable by cutting a thin layer off the top. 

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