Carpet tile cutting mat
Cutting mats are essential for most model makers but they
can be expensive. An alternative is a piece of carpet tile. The
synthetic, rubber-like backing material takes prolonged cutting
without showing wear, and is very firm – essential when cutting
delicate parts. If you can get a off-cut, or spot a clean one in a
dumpster, it will cost you nothing! The woven side of a carpet
tile is ideal for supporting delicate or painted models without
scratching the surface.
– Mick Savage
TIPS
3
3. This piece
of carpet
tile has had
months of
use with-
out show-
ing wear.
Good qual-
ity scalpel
blades and
a steel rule
are essential
for accurate
work.
