Shop mats

[Ken from ontario]

I have 6 of those in the link Dabbler posted, bought 4 of them 10 years ago from Home Depot but the last time I checked HD, their prices went way up , almost tripled.
Luckily I found them at a reasonable price at Pa and bought two more, they are exactly as Dabbler described, hard with some give , if too hard, they become almost useless , their best feature is the small holes that can catch any screws rivets I drop and normally never find .

 

[GunsOfNavarone]

This is what I ordered, and I like it over the restaurant honey comb style, and it helps a lot.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00065UFPE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I have...there are mats, then there are this thick, solid cushions. Helps insulate the cold cement from the feet too. You stand on a cold cement slab for hours and you're body will ache....or at least mine does. (probably not in Hawaii however)

 

[Aukai]

I have bad feet, this one has added to my ability to stand in the shop longer.

 

[darkzero]

I'm fat, that's why I bought em.

 

[Aukai]

My weight is just stacked taller

 

[Nctox]

Another option is horse stall mats sold at the farm and fleet stores. They are made from recycled rubber and are super tough and heavy.
The one I have is 4'x5' and is about 30lbs.
Joe

Another head slapping moment. I've been thinking about something to stand on in front of my lathe and/or mill. Your comment just reminded me that I have a large piece of horse stall mat left over from making motor home jack pads. Thanks!

 

[finsruskw]

Bevel the edges somewhat if possible or you may find yourself tripping on them.
Just sayin'

 

[Nctox]

Bevel the edges somewhat if possible or you may find yourself tripping on them.
Just sayin'

You read my mind; easy to do as simple as I am. Thanks

 

[ChazzC]

Bevel the edges somewhat if possible or you may find yourself tripping on them.
Just sayin'

The Woodcraft mats are just right and are beveled all around; more details here:

https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/whats-under-you-floor-question.94132/post-871583