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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 03 Aug 2011 08:15 #67674

Scoopie
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You are welcome! And, I am so very glad that you both got great results by pursuing your particular problem with the Olfa turn table mat! Although I have had mine for many years, it is in pristine condition. I just keep forgetting to use it! But, I will be careful now to not continually cut in the same place, after seeing yours! (Should I soak it in water prior to using?) It would probably be quite handy for cutting off the bunny ears and trimming my HSTs. But my huge cutting table with the large cutting mat is what I always head for, by habit. It is not an Olfa, but a KOALA, and very soft. Margo, don't worry about not solving my problem, as I did come up with a solution that I stated earlier in this thread.

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 02 Aug 2011 17:19 #67653

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	DITTO!! Thanks Dawn!! I wish we had helped you get the ridges out of your mat....
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 02 Aug 2011 17:16 #67652

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Margo wrote:

More good news! I received a replacement mat today too!! There was no e-mail contact in the package, but it was sent from worldkitchen.com. :shock:

Since I can't send them a note of appreciation for excellent customer service, I'll just spread the word here. I'm very pleased, and will put the new mat right to work!

(nothing about soaking it in the package info)

Congratulations, Margo! We have to thank Dawn for initiating this thread, because otherwise we likely wouldn't have our new mats! That far exceeded my expectations. Thanks Dawn!

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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 02 Aug 2011 15:30 #67649

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	More good news! I received a replacement mat today too!! There was no e-mail contact in the package, but it was sent from worldkitchen.com. :shock: Since I can't send them a note of appreciation for excellent customer service, I'll just spread the word here. I'm very pleased, and will put the new mat right to work! (nothing about soaking it in the package info)
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 27 Jul 2011 00:27 #67396

NancyinSTL OFFLINE Posts: 729 Thank you received: 34	I received my new mat via FedEx on Tuesday. I saw the FedEx truck leaving as I was arriving home from running errands, so the package didn't sit outside on my front porch in our 98 degree weather for long. The high temps could have ruined it. My fingers are crossed that I won't have a similar problem with the new mat. There was no mention in the package to soak the mat.
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 25 Jul 2011 21:09 #67348

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	I don't remember any info. telling me to soak mine either.
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 25 Jul 2011 16:54 #67330

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Good for you!! Glad to hear that Olfa gave you good customer service!
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 25 Jul 2011 16:48 #67328

NancyinSTL OFFLINE Posts: 729 Thank you received: 34	Charlie was great! He was out of town on business when I called and suggested that I call him back if I didn't get an acceptable reply from OLFA. I don't recall a mat care slip about soaking the mat in water, but I will check to see if I did. Anyway, I just wanted to say that I got an email today stating that my replacement rotating rotary mat was shipped to me today. Yippee!
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 25 Jul 2011 08:43 #67315

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I bought the rotating mat from Charlie's at Paducah this year, so I have not used it very much yet. When I bought the mat they gave me a small slip of paper with mat care on it. I am not sure where it is now, but it did say to soak the mats in room temp water to keep them pliable. Has anyone tried that? My old large mat is still fine, but if I am doing alot of cutting on small pieces, I try to move to different areas of the mat. Just an idea.

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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 24 Jul 2011 13:01 #67282

NancyinSTL OFFLINE Posts: 729 Thank you received: 34	In our parents' generation, things were built to last. We know that's no longer true. It's called "Economic Obsolescence".
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 24 Jul 2011 08:30 #67256

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I have had to replace my 6x24 ruler from simple old age. I know we don't think about it but with the rotary blade being a very sharp razor blade it shouldn't surprize us. I have shaved visible pieces off the edge. I have quilted since 1992 and my main mats and rulers are second or third generation. The cutter handles are original. I have the 45 and 60mm models and I always reach for the 60mm first. Think about this: How many have their original sewing machines and haven't quibbled about spending $$$$ on a second, third or forth machine but me oh my oh we think a mat, ruler, etc should lat forever. Do you realize that we as consumers like to see the price point remain the same and the manufacturers know this. What do they do? They make the newer mats thinner than they used to, etc. I am not saying that there can not be faulty items and if a manufacturer goes beyond the warranty, if any, they are just protecting their name. Good to hear Olfa is one of those. Perhaps, too, if enough people complain they might improve the quality of the product but then expect a higher price point.

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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 23 Jul 2011 15:00 #67235

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	Having taught several to quilt, using my supplies, I have found nicks in the side of my favorite ruler.
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 23 Jul 2011 09:17 #67228

Scoopie OFFLINE Posts: 1149 Thank you received: 160	Funny, Margo! A good FLAT wood table top will work, too! A glass top is better, if you have one. Dawn In beautiful Northwest Montana
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Re: How do I smooth out ridges in a cutting mat? 23 Jul 2011 07:00 #67225

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	That's a new one on me Dawn! I'll try that with my old rulers! Now....where would I find a granite countertop???
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