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   JoeWood | May 16, 2007 05:21pm | #1

   Hoping anyone has any advice for me. :-)

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   [email protected] | May 16, 2007 06:50pm | #2

   I'm not sure what exactly you are trying to accomplish.  You want harder, smoother antifatigue mats.  But, the largest part of what makes them antifatigue mats is that they aren't hard and smooth.  

   You might try just putting some 1/4 ply down on top of the mats you have. 

   I looked at the pictures, and one solution might be a high quality smooth soled work boot.  You are wearing a high traction shoe, on a high traction surface.  That has to be locking up pretty tight. 

   
   

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   Edited 5/16/2007 11:54 am ET by Jigs-n-fixtures

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   JerryPacMan | May 16, 2007 09:37pm | #3

   I bought some of the same type of mats many years ago and found them to be almost useless on my concrete floor.  I have since replaced them with Grizzly's black rubber mats.  The Grizzly mats are pricey but worth it in the foot, leg and knee comfort they provide.  Lowe's has a similar mat that are priced $20 for a 3' X 3' mat.  Go to Lowe's and stand on them to see the difference.  Also, I have 4' x 6' horse stall mats under my sliding table saw and the area around it.  The stall mats very heavy and thick and somewhat harder than the Grizzly or Lowe's mats, I slightly prefer the Grizzly mats. 

    http://www.grizzly.com/products/h6572

    

    

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   JoeWood | May 16, 2007 10:59pm | #4

   Yep, I need to harden up the surface a bit. Good observation about the work boots.you know, I'd like to put down some 1/4" ply. Wouldn't have to put pads under my sawhorse legs then, but I doubt it would stay very flat.http://www.woodsshop.com

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   [email protected] | May 16, 2007 11:57pm | #5

   Your'e in the San Diego area, so the humidity is pretty constant.  Once it stabilizes it should be pretty good.  I'm not sure how well it will hold up over time though. 

   I would really recommend a good pair of work boots.  What amazes a lot of guys who haven't worn them is they are actually as cool as the nylon boots and running shoes.  Good oil tanned leather breathes, and it is really convenient to be able to rest a full sheet of MDF on your toe while you get your hand under it so you can lift it up.