Quote Originally Posted by Bob Coates View Post
I used what I think were called "cow mats". They are 3/4 inch thick rubber that has ribs. Installed after shop was in use for awhile so just put down over all bare floor. I am happy with them and would use again. One small issue is that the ribs will fill and compact in ribs, which I can tolerate. Perhaps if vacuuming after use it would be a problem. Purchase at a tractor supply or other type farm store. It might have been in hind sight that they should have been installed with the ribs down and "bubble" side up??
Bob
I have used pieces of that stuff for under some of my non movable machines like my 8" jointer, etc. Really tough stuff. And I put the ribs down. Don't even know where I got it but I think a whole floor of it would be awesome. I have concrete and makes my legs ache after all day in the shop. Randy