Cutting table top

[grafikguy]

Is anyone using a cutting table cover other than a self repair cutting mat? Although they initially work, they leave behind small flecks after time which transfers onto the backing of anything we are cutting back. We are looking for a permanent solution so we don't have to buy new mats every few months. Thanks in advance!

 

[White Haus]

We use 1/4" puckboard/hdpe for our bench tops. Use it for 6+ months then flip it over.

We have 5/8" plywood underneath and just run strips of banner tape to hold the tops.

 

[Broome Signs]

10mm glass works well , but blunts knives fast, we have now got back to 6mm cutting mats

 

[Humble PM]

5mm HDPE - The benches are 12mm lower than the out feed from the laminator, so this brings the height up nicely. We get them 4 at a time every couple of years - gives us 4 faces per bench (8x4'). Last lot were around $40/sheet. Tend to have an already worn one next to the out from the laminator, as fresh sheets grab laminate to quickly (we don't currently have R2R lamination).