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<blockquote data-quote="PT73" data-source="post: 270089" data-attributes="member: 7726"><p>I agree with Limpalot. Jigsaw it. Reasonably simple, although I have not cut a dream mat, I use this trick often to get straight cuts on a whole range of materials...</p><p></p><p>1. Mark your taper lines on the reverse of the mat with a marker. </p><p>2. Get hold of a solid bit of straight edge, such as angle or flat bar. </p><p>3. Measure the distance from your jigsaw blade (the centre) to the edge/side of the jigsaw base plate. My distance is about 35mm.</p><p>4. Measure from your marked line in (in my case 35mm). Use the bench and clamp down your straight edge at this point on the mat. You could use some screws also to keep it nice and straight in the middle. </p><p>5. You now have a guide to run the jigsaw along. Test that the blade meets the line you marked. Take your time and cut slowly.</p><p>6. Voila! there you have a neat, straight cut.</p><p></p><p>I would recommend using a blade similar to a hacksaw for metal cutting or try to get a thinner blade recommended for plastics. Don't go too quick, you don't want it to melt!</p><p></p><p> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PT73, post: 270089, member: 7726"] I agree with Limpalot. Jigsaw it. Reasonably simple, although I have not cut a dream mat, I use this trick often to get straight cuts on a whole range of materials... 1. Mark your taper lines on the reverse of the mat with a marker. 2. Get hold of a solid bit of straight edge, such as angle or flat bar. 3. Measure the distance from your jigsaw blade (the centre) to the edge/side of the jigsaw base plate. My distance is about 35mm. 4. Measure from your marked line in (in my case 35mm). Use the bench and clamp down your straight edge at this point on the mat. You could use some screws also to keep it nice and straight in the middle. 5. You now have a guide to run the jigsaw along. Test that the blade meets the line you marked. Take your time and cut slowly. 6. Voila! there you have a neat, straight cut. I would recommend using a blade similar to a hacksaw for metal cutting or try to get a thinner blade recommended for plastics. Don't go too quick, you don't want it to melt! ;) [/QUOTE]
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