How to Cut Rubber Mats
Cutting rubber mats requires precision, attention to detail and the right knife with a sharp blade. Cutting rubber can be tough, and if you use a dull knife, not only will you have a hard time cutting, the knife might more easily slip, and you could cut yourself. Use a new blade in your utility knife while cutting the rubber to help you complete your cut. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Put a fresh blade in your utility knife, and discord the old one. Start with a new blade that is sharp and won't cause you to struggle to score the rubber.
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Place your straight edge metal yardstick on the rubber mat where you need to make your cut.
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Draw a line with the chalk to mark where you need to make your cut.
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Hold your straight edge firmly on the chalk line, and run your utility knife the length of the chalk three times to score the rubber mat.
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Bend the rubber mat back toward you to break open the score line, and then run your knife along the line three to five more times to complete the cut.
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Tips & Warnings
Never use an electric saw to cut rubber mats. The cut will come out jagged, and the blade could easily bind and jerk, causing serious injury.
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