Review on 🔪 Crafty World Self Healing Cutting Mat 24 X 36 - Green: Ideal for Sewing & Crafts by Kelly Caballes

I use snap-off blades for cutting, not Xacto blades. This factor can greatly alter the durability rating and rating I give. The difference is that I always use sharpness from new to almost new. Using the Xacto blade forces the user to hold the blade longer and requires more pressure. So be aware that this rating may differ drastically due to this factor. The lifespan of one of these boards was 3 months with 8 hours of use per day. And tiny frequent cuts. I had about 1644 tiny designs. I used it until there really was no choice. Pro - each zone was used after one spot overloaded and flaked. Just because a place is bad doesn't mean everything is bad. If one side is bad, the other side is as good as new! Stays in place on the surface but moves and slides easily. It's one that isn't so expensive that you feel like it's going to let you down. It does the job at the level I would expect for the price. I know I will use a lot and end up destroying every cutting mat. It takes a little while for the flaking or tiny pieces to come out. This is what happens when you cut something with a blade. Cons - does not use metrics. In an ideal world, they should never go bad, but it actually pays off. So maybe it's not something to brag about in front of everyone as I don't expect it to do anything other than one last time. This allows me to invest more money in what I cut and the material I cut with a comfortable workspace. About differences between users - I use Olfa branded blades for my snap blades in the Dewalt branded holder. No arthritis problems with this watch. And the blades are where the real investment should be. The circle cutter was ok. The grip isn't strong enough to avoid slipping off a bit when you need to hold pressure and rotate the device. I don't love or hate this board, I'm happy with it because it logically makes sense that it's reached the point of needing replacement. I've used this many times and they can only do so many cuts.