Work mats...what are you using?
 

As I pour through countless threads in an effort to learn more about modern RC I'm beginning to also set up tools for my new build. While looking at everyones workshop photos I see some great looking, practical work mats. Show me the way on this most boring-ist of topics. What and where did you purchase yours?

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Cow RC magnetic large and small mats. "thumbsup"

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I use 1/8th inch Masonite to cover the work bench.

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{subscribed} i was thinking the same thing today..
my neighbor got granite counter tops.. so i took his island old counter..
3' x 6' and going to make a bench out of it..
i know i want a vice on one end and a drill press on the other..
soldering station towards the back (as i will put a back wall on the bench) with electrical outlets

but was wondering what for matts...

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The large one below:

http://www.hobbico.com/tools/hcar0454b.jpg

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Hey C*H*U*D that particular mat was one that caught my eye in the background of some builds on here. I will google it, thanks.

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Walmart also sells 4 differant size mats similar to those in the sewing dept., one as large as 3' X4'.

Cow Rc. I have a large and a small. The small holds my hardware I take off and my parts.

I cut the hardware holders out I my large mat and love it.

Cleans easily with a good cleaner and really makes pictures pop.

I had the large green one for many years, it's now in the corner, love my cow mat. Worth the $$

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I use the Upgrade pit mat:

TowerHobbies.com | UPGUPG1800 UPG1800 UpGrade R/C Heavy Duty Team Pit Mat 19.75"x29.5"

Got it in a trade - previous to that I used a $1.99 Walmart bath towel. Did what I needed it to do. I would have never spent $60 on a pit mat if it wasn't for that trade. It's the yellow and black one - and I wouldn't recommend it. It stains WAY too easy, and even after scrubbing with Simple Green it looks like hell. Other than that I like it. If you get one - get the black or dark blue to hide the stains.

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I use a black bath towel, and then I have a thick piece of custom etched acrylic 3/8" that I use for setup time.

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I found 24" x 24" rubber backed capet squares @ the dollar store for well of course 1 buck each.
I got the wild pattern so the screws & parts stand out.

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I use this mat and it crazy thick and heavy. I am very glad I bought it. The mat stays put and makes working on stuff so much nicer. I would say a great Xmas gift IMO.

UpGrade R/C Heavy Duty Team Pit Mat

http://pics.towerhobbies.com/imagel/u/lupgp1800.jpg

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I have a Large magnetic Cow RC work mat with foam borders for when I am working on my trucks. and a Large cutting mat for other detail projects. and a good ole fashioned wood bench for metal fab work.

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I use a roll of brown paper that I believe the wife bought for masking stuff off when she painted. I can make my mat as wide as I want, and with a few tabs of masking tape I can make it three deep and cover the whole counter top in the workshop.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/membe...2052-29159.jpg

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I use black shelf liner. you can get a roll from the dollar store for cheap and cut it to the length u want and top it with shop towels.

I use a plastic boot holder that I found at Target. I found it in the $1.00 section.

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I have a wood bench that is lined with a yoga mat I found at 5 below. than on top of that I have the upgrade pit mat on one side and the hobbico on the other.
Its awesome.

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Hobby Lobby dry erase board 10 bucks and some foam
http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...d/044e8db8.jpg

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I went to Home Depot and got a half sheet of 1/4" sub flooring, then stopped at A.C. Moore and they have magnetic place mats. I cut the plywood down to 3'X2' and glued the place mats on top. I then took some weather stripping from Home Depot ran that around the outside to keep parts in. Quick and easy and cost a lot less than buying one.