Flexible, Non-Skid Bench Mat Lays Flat, Keeps Parts Together
Such a high coefficient of friction that it actually feels sticky! Parts and pieces can t roll and the molded-in trays and raised rims keep things separated. Roll it up, the flexible plastic/rubber won't take a set. Resists most solvents. We tried everything from TCE to Shooter s Choice to Hoppes - none fazed it. Light gray color makes parts stand out. Cleans up easily.
SPECS: 19¼" (48.8cm) x 11¾" (29.8cm).
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Customer ratings for RANSOM MASTER MAT
Number of ratings: 11
From brownells.com: 11
Average rating: 3.9
Great to have(01/02/2011)
I use this in my shop. It great to have while working on guns. Its surface is tacky enough to keep parts that fall on the mat from rolling around, and matbe from falling off thye bench. I wish the mat was longer and wider.
Novel Idea(05/08/2012)
I used this product just once and put it away, rolling it to store it for the next use. When I needed it again, I found that it had tore from being bent. I didn't even roll it tightley.
Very disapointed in the purchase, wasted money.
Better than most others(06/08/2012)
I have been using one of these for several years and it is still in perfect condition. I haven't found a chemical that it won't handle. Stays flat and doesn't curl up. It's rather heavy and dense which is a good thing. The mat cleans up easily with a paper towel and some solvent. Ransom makes a larger one called the Mega Mat that's 15x21 but Brownells doesn't carry yet (as of 8/2012). My son like mine enough to buy his own.
Great Product!(17/10/2012)
This is a high quality mat. It's "heavy", the corners/ sides won't curl up and it holds up to solvents, oils, loctite and whatever else I throw at it. I couldn't ask for more in a maintenance/ cleaning mat.
You will want more than one(08/11/2012)
Great product! I ordered a second one because I liked the first one so well. Keeps parts from rolling around or being misplaced. Wipes clean.
Great mat(25/05/2013)
This a great mat just wish they made one bigger say 28"x19".
Terrible product.(03/09/2013)
This deserves 0 stars. I had the same issue as the other reviewer. Used this item once, rolled it up and the next time I went to use it, it had tore. Only a small chunk tore off and I figured that maybe it got caught in the toolbox and when I went to flip it over it tore again. Whatever they make this out of it does not stay together. Imagine trying to fold a sheet of Jello. Do not buy this item.
Tried others, like this one best(14/11/2013)
I have had this for over a year and it is used heavily. I don't roll it up, so perhaps that is why it is has given me good life compared to the other 1 star reviews. I have used Mpro7, hoppes 9, weapons shield, Brian Enos Slide glide, brownells Do drill - you name it, it has probably come in contact with this pad. The do Drill stained it, but other than that it has worked like a charm. I use the parts trap at the top of the mat way more than I thought I would. This mat gets used at least twice a week. I even used a small vice on top of it for a cylinder reaming job to give better traction. If and when I wear this one out I will get another one.
Does what it's supposed to.(07/01/2015)
I agree with the 1 commenter. It did crack after I rolled it up and left it that way for about a year during a move to a new house. Probably common sense to not roll up something so thick and heavy. It has, however been on the bench most of the time for "35 years" and except for a few discolored rings from leaving bottles of Hoppes sitting, there is no other damage. I've cleaned a bunch of guns on that thing and except for the little 2 inch split, there's no difference from it's new condition. I'm gonna have to break down and buy the Mega Mat when this gives up, but don't figure it's gonna be any time soon.
Two received broken in shipping (05/08/2015)
Not as flexible as advertised. First one I received was broken completely in half. Returned it and when the replacement arrived it had an inch and a half crack in it. Still usable but sure won't hold any liquid. Brightly colored sticker on wrapper says not to fold but it can't be shipped w/o being folded.
Excellent Shop Mat(23/04/2017)
I've had this mat for nearly twenty years. I've used it primarily for working on and cleaning handguns, but it has proven quite versatile for other uses requiring a firm, non-slip surface. I've slopped all manner of solvents and cleaning agents on it, and none have done it any damage. I've always stored it flat, and have had no problems whatever with it cracking. It never occurred to me to transport it rolled up, largely because it would be quite bulky and heavy as such, and also because I never thought it was intended for that sort of use. There are much better mats for that purpose, a couple of which are sold by Brownell's. But for use in the shop or home, this mat is about as good as it gets.
Flexible, Non-Skid Bench Mat Lays Flat, Keeps Parts Together
Such a high coefficient of friction that it actually feels sticky! Parts and pieces can t roll and the molded-in trays and raised rims keep things separated. Roll it up, the flexible plastic/rubber won't take a set. Resists most solvents. We tried everything from TCE to Shooter s Choice to Hoppes - none fazed it. Light gray color makes parts stand out. Cleans up easily.
SPECS: 19¼" (48.8cm) x 11¾" (29.8cm).
More...
Customer ratings for RANSOM MASTER MAT
Number of ratings: 11
From brownells.com: 11
Average rating: 3.9
Great to have(01/02/2011)
I use this in my shop. It great to have while working on guns. Its surface is tacky enough to keep parts that fall on the mat from rolling around, and matbe from falling off thye bench. I wish the mat was longer and wider.
Novel Idea(05/08/2012)
I used this product just once and put it away, rolling it to store it for the next use. When I needed it again, I found that it had tore from being bent. I didn't even roll it tightley.
Very disapointed in the purchase, wasted money.
Better than most others(06/08/2012)
I have been using one of these for several years and it is still in perfect condition. I haven't found a chemical that it won't handle. Stays flat and doesn't curl up. It's rather heavy and dense which is a good thing. The mat cleans up easily with a paper towel and some solvent. Ransom makes a larger one called the Mega Mat that's 15x21 but Brownells doesn't carry yet (as of 8/2012). My son like mine enough to buy his own.
Great Product!(17/10/2012)
This is a high quality mat. It's "heavy", the corners/ sides won't curl up and it holds up to solvents, oils, loctite and whatever else I throw at it. I couldn't ask for more in a maintenance/ cleaning mat.
You will want more than one(08/11/2012)
Great product! I ordered a second one because I liked the first one so well. Keeps parts from rolling around or being misplaced. Wipes clean.
Great mat(25/05/2013)
This a great mat just wish they made one bigger say 28"x19".
Terrible product.(03/09/2013)
This deserves 0 stars. I had the same issue as the other reviewer. Used this item once, rolled it up and the next time I went to use it, it had tore. Only a small chunk tore off and I figured that maybe it got caught in the toolbox and when I went to flip it over it tore again. Whatever they make this out of it does not stay together. Imagine trying to fold a sheet of Jello. Do not buy this item.
Tried others, like this one best(14/11/2013)
I have had this for over a year and it is used heavily. I don't roll it up, so perhaps that is why it is has given me good life compared to the other 1 star reviews. I have used Mpro7, hoppes 9, weapons shield, Brian Enos Slide glide, brownells Do drill - you name it, it has probably come in contact with this pad. The do Drill stained it, but other than that it has worked like a charm. I use the parts trap at the top of the mat way more than I thought I would. This mat gets used at least twice a week. I even used a small vice on top of it for a cylinder reaming job to give better traction. If and when I wear this one out I will get another one.
Does what it's supposed to.(07/01/2015)
I agree with the 1 commenter. It did crack after I rolled it up and left it that way for about a year during a move to a new house. Probably common sense to not roll up something so thick and heavy. It has, however been on the bench most of the time for "35 years" and except for a few discolored rings from leaving bottles of Hoppes sitting, there is no other damage. I've cleaned a bunch of guns on that thing and except for the little 2 inch split, there's no difference from it's new condition. I'm gonna have to break down and buy the Mega Mat when this gives up, but don't figure it's gonna be any time soon.
Two received broken in shipping (05/08/2015)
Not as flexible as advertised. First one I received was broken completely in half. Returned it and when the replacement arrived it had an inch and a half crack in it. Still usable but sure won't hold any liquid. Brightly colored sticker on wrapper says not to fold but it can't be shipped w/o being folded.
Excellent Shop Mat(23/04/2017)
I've had this mat for nearly twenty years. I've used it primarily for working on and cleaning handguns, but it has proven quite versatile for other uses requiring a firm, non-slip surface. I've slopped all manner of solvents and cleaning agents on it, and none have done it any damage. I've always stored it flat, and have had no problems whatever with it cracking. It never occurred to me to transport it rolled up, largely because it would be quite bulky and heavy as such, and also because I never thought it was intended for that sort of use. There are much better mats for that purpose, a couple of which are sold by Brownell's. But for use in the shop or home, this mat is about as good as it gets.
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