I was trying to find a material to use on my workbench that was clear so I could view a set of plans, and tough enough to withstand scrapes from metal edges.
After looking around, I went to Office Depot and picked up a hardwood floor computer chair mat. These don't have the normal spikes that you would find on a mat for carpet, so they are perfectly flat. It cost me $25 for a large mat which is big enough to hold two plan sheets stacked one above the other.
You can even order a custom size, if you want a mat that will cover your whole table without that extra 'tab' that sticks out.
Here's how mine looks:
After looking around, I went to Office Depot and picked up a hardwood floor computer chair mat. These don't have the normal spikes that you would find on a mat for carpet, so they are perfectly flat. It cost me $25 for a large mat which is big enough to hold two plan sheets stacked one above the other.
You can even order a custom size, if you want a mat that will cover your whole table without that extra 'tab' that sticks out.
Here's how mine looks: