Previously used only for disassembling equipment, but very convenient and useful. I used to put screws and components in an egg carton and tracked the order in which I disassembled them. With this mat and a grid to attach the screws it seems too easy but it works pretty well. watch what you do. The material is very soft and has a slight texture but if you hold it and fold or stretch it you can tell it's a pretty good quality and not the cheap one you would expect. Break in a month or less. Haven't soldered it yet but put a soldering iron on it for a few minutes and there was no chipping or heat discoloration. I have a smaller rug as I am a DIY and hobbyist but if you are an enthusiast who enjoys working or working on large projects or a professional I recommend purchasing a larger rug. (We know we never have enough space).