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Old 09-11-2012, 07:13 AM   #1
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Default 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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Old 09-11-2012, 07:37 AM   #2
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Cow RC magnetic large and small mats.
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Old 09-11-2012, 09:17 AM   #4
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I use 1/8th inch Masonite to cover the work bench.
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Old 09-11-2012, 09:22 AM   #5
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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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Old 09-11-2012, 10:08 AM   #6
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Old 09-11-2012, 01:39 PM   #7
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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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Old 09-11-2012, 01:43 PM   #8
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Walmart also sells 4 differant size mats similar to those in the sewing dept., one as large as 3' X4'.
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Old 09-11-2012, 02:10 PM   #9
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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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Old 09-11-2012, 02:41 PM   #10
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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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Old 09-12-2012, 08:20 AM   #11
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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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Old 09-13-2012, 10:12 AM   #13
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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

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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.

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

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Old 09-17-2012, 11:03 PM   #18
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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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Old 09-25-2012, 12:01 PM   #19
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Hobby Lobby dry erase board 10 bucks and some foam
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:12 PM   #20
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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.
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