Posted 2012-05-07 7:20 PM (#143787 - in reply to #143782) Subject: RE: Cutting trailer/stall mats
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
I cut mine with a hack saw... Two people, one pulling up on one side while pushing down on the other (keeps the two halves seperated so the saw has roop to pass) while the second person does the cutting, drape the mat over a saw bench, cuts like butter.... You will break jig saw blades faster than you can replace them, plus the jig saw blade will get hot and start to gum up, get sticky.
Posted 2012-05-08 9:15 PM (#143821 - in reply to #143782) Subject: RE: Cutting trailer/stall mats
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Posts: 373 Location: Texas
Lay the mat you want cut over a 2x4 on the ground, so it makes "bump" under the line you want to cut. Then, cut with a sharp utility knife, and as you cut it, because it is curved, it will sort of fold open along the cut, without the knife binding much.
I hope that makes sense. I used a very long metal yard stick as my guide
Posted 2012-05-09 11:51 AM (#143834 - in reply to #143782) Subject: RE: Cutting trailer/stall mats
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Location: Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
I have found that the thick (3/4") mats can best be cut using a circular saw with a carbide-toothed blade. Placing the mat over a 2X4 makes the cutting easier. I occasionally spray the blade with WD40 as a lubricant. Next time I plan to try a spray can of graphite lube. If you try this method, keep a good two-handed grip on the saw, as it can bind in the rubber mat when cutting.
Posted 2012-05-09 9:38 PM (#143847 - in reply to #143834) Subject: RE: Cutting trailer/stall mats
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by horsepuller on 2012-05-09 11:51 AM
I have found that the thick (3/4") mats can best be cut using a circular saw with a carbide-toothed blade. Placing the mat over a 2X4 makes the cutting easier. I occasionally spray the blade with WD40 as a lubricant. Next time I plan to try a spray can of graphite lube. If you try this method, keep a good two-handed grip on the saw, as it can bind in the rubber mat when cutting.
Soapy water works quite well with the knife and cleans up much easier...
Cutting trailer/stall mats
