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Colt and MadMax, S stump may be ok fro stationary work but I used the poundo in different sizes and shapes along with shoe lasts and steel pieces to punch on awkward places/paces and also I don't have floor space for stump or even a slab of tree to lift onto bench.... maybe a slab... I could look into that for when I need more area...

Red cent... I have an arbour press but those look excellent...

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Three considerations for efficient punch and cut board:  'self healing', non-dulling of tool edge and resistance to force.  

A stump is great per above comments but 1/2" thick, custom sized HDPE poly (30" X 60", or larger) board over a hardwood table top is better for cutting large patterns.

There are several wholesale suppliers of large custom HDPE boards in 1/2", 3/4" and 1" and in several colors.  I like red and black.

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This is practically the same as a stump, but I use a 6"x18"x42"-ish piece of glue-lam beam standing on end. No problems with sap, cracking or knots. I use it standing, where I can get nice and close to the work. I use HDPE where that doesn't work.

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I have an end grain bamboo cutting board, which works well. the end grain acts like the stump/slab,. I use the side with the channel for punching and use the flat side for cutting. The one I have came with rubber feet on one side, but I pulled those off.

It's similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Antibacterial-Top-Notch-Kitchenware/dp/B011EQF4ZY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1504011992&sr=8-15&keywords=bamboo+cutting+board+end+grain

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If you go HDPE, get a thick one, at least 1". Once both sides are worn enough to cause problems you can run it through a planer and make it smooth again.

I did that with the kitchen cutting boards when I had my wood shop. Worked out great.

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I have 5 tables made of UHMW bathroom stall dividers color is irrelevant durability and ability to clean with solvent is not of concern,  tool sharpness and nondulling qualities of UHMW are fantastic have had no issues...

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Walmart white plastic cutting board, 12 dollars give or take.

i use them every day and they hold up for years, no tool dulling that i can see.

great to use with round knife, andipound on them all day. If you know someone with a planer, 1 pass and like new again.

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For pricking irons could I use any hard surface with just thick leather on top enough for the irons not to go all the way through?

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