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Alvin HM1218 Blue Self Healing Hobby Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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💜 Quilting, 📝 Scrapbooking & Stamping

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Description of Alvin HM1218 Blue Self Healing Hobby

Quality self-healing and reversible cutting mat, fully numbered and gridded on both sides; 0.5 inch and 0.125 inch lines. Also printed guidelines for 45 and 60 degree angles. Made from a unique, 3-ply, long-lasting 2 millimeter composite material with a non-glare surface. Find the perfect center on any project with zero centering lines. Designed for both rotary and straight utility blades, and will not dull blades. However, it's not just for cutting; it can also be used as a desk blotter or general-purpose work mat. No matter how ambitious your next project is, our hobby mats are available in numerous sizes, ranging from 3.5 x 5.5 inches all the way up to 24 x 36 inches. Alvin has been the professional's choice for drafting tools and drawing supplies for over half a century. Since 1950, we have been known for our wide selection of high-quality products at a fair price. Our tools help bridge the gap between ideas and innovations.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

A fantastic rug for whatever you do on your workbench.

I love these Alvin rugs but this time it smelled really bad. Very strong chemical odor that lasted at least two weeks. Tried to wash - did not help. The rest is just fantastic. I leave it on my desk to work on electronics, clean firearms, do construction sketches, and whatever else is on my desk.

Pros
  • Quilting
Cons
  • Fade

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Worst Smell I Have Ever Experienced

This product was well worth the price and the damage it caused our office. When I opened the box I thought it was a fire as there was a strong smell of melted plastic. After searching for the source of the fire, I discovered that the smell was coming from a freshly opened box of Revain. I sniffed the carpet to check, and then felt nauseous. The carpet has been aired for several days and still smells badly from a chemical burn or burned hair.

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  • Cutting Mats
Cons
  • Great Price

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Delivered as expected no strong smell as described by others

I'm not sure if they have changed anything on this rug but I ordered the 12x18 version and there wasn't much smell. I almost got my money back after reading the reviews as my wife is currently pregnant and the odors in the house are very delicate at the moment. I figured I'd leave it in the garage for a week at worst, but was pleasantly surprised that there wasn't a strong odor when I opened it! It definitely smelled but to me it was only visible by holding my nose to it and even then it…

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  • sewing
Cons
  • piggy bank price