Some time ago I saw a YouTube video giving details of a new silicone workstation or mat that the YouTube-er was using as a work mat for plastic kit modelling. The soft silicone mat is described as a silicone soldering mat and as expected has sections for holding circuit boards and screws (see below).
I thought it would be interesting to pick one up and ordered my via Amazon. My intention is to add a self healing cutting mat over the main work station (I have a spare cutting mat - which I will cut to size). The silicone mat will not allow glues or paint to stick to the surface, so should be OK as a base for painting BUT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CUTTING!
This image (taken from the internet) shows the size and design. I also chose the blue version, but I have seen different designs and colours are available.
I am very well aware that I have loads (I mean loads) of different tools, many of which I do never use. But I'm confident that this new addition will be useful.
Tony
Link. Here is the YouTube post giving details of using this soldering mat as a model making aid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM51NhWxWKQ
ReplyDeleteNo it’s to suited to an electrical engineer.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! Please do let us know how you get on with it, I have been thinking along similar lines after gluing various things to my desk recently...
ReplyDeleteI personally would not bother with this.
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