R. Thorne Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 This came about when I noticed how much better I could see details and small pieces when viewing those things on a light background. Heretofore, I had used cutting mats of different colors with varying success usually ending up with magnifying glasses with additional lighting. I initially noticed this when wetting down white paper towels in the spray booth. I could make out details of the paint job better. Anyway, trying it on my work bench about 6 months ago has allowed me to work without any assistance from glasses, just decent lighting. First I used paper towels, then plain white sheet paper. About a month ago, I purchased some 12”x18”x1/2” cutting blocks. Easier to clean up and less trash to throw away. If I need to do some cutting or drilling, I pull out a small cutting mat or piece of 2”x4”. I also use a piece of glass with white paper under it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I have those green self-healing mats and I use scrap paper from the printer to work on. I tape it down and toss it when it gets dirty. I use graph paper and lined post-it paper too. The lines are handy when laying some pieces out that I'm making up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Have a small board like that I use for leatherworking. Never thought about using it on the model desk. Going to have to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I also save nice flat cardboard from the back of paper pads and one handy size from cat food packages. I tape it down and can cut on it, make cave sketches, etc. I had cut up some pieces of .062" fiberglass I got at work, this is great to cut on. When it gets too marked up, I just sand it flat again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I wish I’d seen this tip a couple of months ago. I threw out three 3’x4’ sheets of 1/4” Delrin at work after convincing myself that “I don’t need that for anything “ 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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