Members plinkercases Posted July 2, 2016 Members Report Posted July 2, 2016 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. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members Glendon Posted July 3, 2016 Members Report Posted July 3, 2016 HDPE plastic sheets.. Between a 1/ 4th to an inch thick works great. Quote
Members plinkercases Posted July 3, 2016 Author Members Report Posted July 3, 2016 Thanks I will check around. Do you cut on it as well or just for the punching and under the tooling slab? Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members Colt W Knight Posted July 4, 2016 Members Report Posted July 4, 2016 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. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted July 28, 2016 Members Report Posted July 28, 2016 These are great and can be sanded when they get rough. Quote
Members plinkercases Posted July 28, 2016 Author Members Report Posted July 28, 2016 I just tried to stall matt and it is has too much bounce for punch work... Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members JMWendt Posted July 28, 2016 Members Report Posted July 28, 2016 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. Quote
Members plinkercases Posted July 28, 2016 Author Members Report Posted July 28, 2016 sound like a stall matt. I think I will try again and place it on my granite block.... Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
MADMAX22 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Posted July 28, 2016 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. Quote
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