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DH makes rotating mat

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maryq
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by maryq » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:31 pm

The rotating cutting board wasn't in my budget either... so I put my thinking cap on and came up with a plan similar your DH's Ann..

Got a Rubbermaid turntable at Walmart and then used the small cutting board I had that has the pressing side on one side... I haven't glued them together, but use that rubbery matt stuff that keeps things from sliding.... that way I can also flip the matt over for pressing too.

Has anybody ever worn out their cutting matt so that there are holes in it!!! I just looked at my June Taylor matt....on the 0 line I've used it so much, I've cut just through the matt!!! I've turned it around, but eventully it might be time for a new matt!!!

marymargaret
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azgal70
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by azgal70 » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:39 pm

Wonderful idea - somebody's have their thinking cap on!!!
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calicopuzzle
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by calicopuzzle » Sat Jan 26, 2008 2:42 pm

Wow! I am going to steal these great ideas! Thank you!
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JudyWoo
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by JudyWoo » Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:19 pm

Wow marymargaret ... I've been using the same mats for years and haven't managed to cut through one yet, but like everything else I'm sure there will come a day when I'll have to replace one of them. :(

Judy
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cindyg
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by cindyg » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:17 pm

I like that it has the handle and you can hang it on your pegboard. Cool!
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bjgallo
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by bjgallo » Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:37 pm

What a good idea! I will going to Home Depot.
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lorettav
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by lorettav » Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:13 pm

I must be stupid too because I bought the rotating mat for a small fortune I might add.

Loretta
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WeSignificant
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by WeSignificant » Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:08 am

Smart thinking. I too bought one!
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Chidamoyo
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by Chidamoyo » Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:21 am

A husband of a friend of mine made her one but it was wobbly. I agree they are outrageous in price. SewSew's looks like the bottom is big enough to be steady when you are cutting. The friends also tended to turn when you were cutting. Bad idea when that happens.

Rita
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MastiffMomQlt
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Re: DH makes rotating mat

Post by MastiffMomQlt » Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:51 am

Woo Hooo!!!!
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