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John Dingman
05-28-2005, 9:54 AM
Hey All,

I am looking for mats like this:

http://www.just4fun.org/images/woodworking/workshop/workshop-images/DCP_2660.JPG

Anybody know where I can get them (CHEAP!) :D

Thanks!
John
Steve Roxberg
05-28-2005, 9:57 AM
I bought mine at Costco, and I've heard of Sams having some as well.

Mine were a steal about $9 for four. Some time ago though.
Tom Hurlebaus
05-28-2005, 10:03 AM
John,

I picked up a couple of four packs at one of the automotive stores (Can't remember which one). I paid about $10 for each four pack.

Tom
Ted Shrader
05-28-2005, 10:13 AM
John -

Ours came from Cosco. Have seen them at Northern Tool and Equipment, too.

Ted
Todd Davidson
05-28-2005, 10:17 AM
$14.99 a six pack at Sears Hardware.
joseph j shields
05-28-2005, 10:30 AM
I bought mine @ Sam's Club on 27th in Milwaukee....

-jj
John Dingman
05-28-2005, 10:54 AM
I bought mine @ Sam's Club on 27th in Milwaukee....

-jjJoe,

What did you pay for them there if you don't mind me asking?

John
Jim DeLaney
05-28-2005, 1:40 PM
Just bought four eight-packs from Sam's Club this week. $17.00 for eight, and they come with edging strips so you don't have the jigsaw-puzzle edges.

I've got about half my (26 X 32) shop floor covered with them.
Jim Becker
05-28-2005, 2:25 PM
Not the same as those (non-modular) but the 12' x 3' mat I have in our kitchen as well as some of the ones in my shop came from ULINE (http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_1751.asp?pricode=wf377). I found the prices reasonable and the variety of sizes convenient. Service was quick, too. Some folks also like horse mats from places like Tractor Supply, Agway, etc.
Richard Wolf
05-28-2005, 4:58 PM
I buy mine from www.ptreeusa.com/. 16 sq. ft. for $15.00.

Richard
Chris Damm
05-28-2005, 6:52 PM
Sam's Club. I bought gray ones but they are carring only the reversable one now.
About $17.50 for 32 sq. ft.
joseph j shields
05-28-2005, 10:41 PM
John,

I bought them a year ago.... I think I paid around $17 for 8 pieces....


-jj
Norman Gallaher
05-29-2005, 12:22 AM
Home Depot has them by the box load. ABouit $10 for 4.

Norm
Ken Salisbury
05-29-2005, 9:04 AM
I got mine at Lowes - don't remember price however.
Gilbert Vega
05-29-2005, 11:15 PM
How well can one roll equipment like table saw, bandsaws on these pads? I want to cover the entire garage but have to be able to move the tools around.
Bart Leetch
05-30-2005, 12:24 AM
I got mine from Costco for a little over $7 for 16 sq. ft. so I purchased 2 boxes full. :) I hope I don't need to buy more any time soon.
Steve Roxberg
05-30-2005, 6:06 AM
How well can one roll equipment like table saw, bandsaws on these pads? I want to cover the entire garage but have to be able to move the tools around.

I wouldn't want to roll equipment over them. For that application I would suggest just placing them in front of the equipment, and moving them as needed.
Gilbert Vega
05-30-2005, 11:54 PM
Thank for the response.
Jim Dannels
05-31-2005, 9:58 AM
Was walking by the sporting goods department at Walmart and they had them on the table next to the treadmills(can`t remember the price).
But think I will give them a try.
Paul Canaris
05-31-2005, 10:51 AM
As far as I know, not at all. Most will basically put them where they do not have to move equipment. Alternately, the mats should be easy to move, so if it is not constant moving of units, you could get by.
Matt Meiser
05-31-2005, 10:54 AM
I've also seen them at Harbor Freight. Not sure on the price though.
John Dingman
06-03-2005, 2:23 PM
I've also seen them at Harbor Freight. Not sure on the price though.Matt,

I just got back from Harbor Freight. They have the anti-fatigue mats for $6.00 per pkg. Each package will cover 16 sq. ft. I bought the HF in Milwaukee out, they said they will have more in on Tuesday.

hth,
John
Effie Lever
06-03-2005, 5:45 PM
Hi John, where is HF in Milwaukee?

Never mind, found it.

Effie
Dominic Greco
06-03-2005, 7:41 PM
John,
I bought Horse/Cattle stall mats from a local Feed and Seed store for $34. The mat was 3/4" thick HEAVY duty rubber (recycled tires I believe) and is a little over 4' wide x 5'-6" long. If you go this route, bring a friend to help you unload! DAMHIKT

I used to have one of those thin mats from Woodworker's supply at my lathe. After standing on that for an hour, my shins and feet were killing me. After installing the 3/4" thick rubber mat, I found I can stand longer at the lathe, with much less fatigue. A real benefit is that the rubber insulates me from the cold concrete floor during the winter.

Another plus is that the mat is so heavy, the shop vac doesn't pick it up when I'm trying to clean up around it.