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Shop Tip #231
© Frank Ford 2006; Photo by FF

Rubber or vinyl fatigue mats make life more comfortable if you stand on a concrete floor all day. But there's another great reason to have them in work areas.  When you drop a chisel, lathe tool, drill bit or other sharp edge tool, you don't wind up with a damaged expensive cutting edge!  One or two drops and the mat pays for itself. . .