Shop floor mat

[redvan22]

I need a floor mat at the door of my shop to catch debris stuck to the bottom of my shoes.

A well known machinist on YouTube was removing material from a wolf spider that he said came from the "catch all mat" in his shop. I cannot find anything that comes close to that description.

What is the best mat to use in my shop at the doors?

 

[gerritv]

I made these, the swarf etc. drops onto floor under them. On the way out the door I rub my shoes, deals with 99+% of tracking into the rest of house. 1x3 ripped in half is just the right size
I had tried several types of mats, each of which retained stuff on the surface. Bonus is that I no longer stand on concrete.
Gerrit

 

[WesPete66]

I have a metal utility mat in my shop. That's my choice. Chips, dirt & all fall into the mat, just vacuum over it to clean up. Never wears out.

 

[C-Bag]

I have a metal utility mat in my shop. That's my choice. Chips, dirt & all fall into the mat, just vacuum over it to clean up. Never wears out.
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Where did you find that? It looks like it was part of like a belt they dry stuff on after screen printing

 

[WesPete66]

Where did you find that? It looks like it was part of like a belt they dry stuff on after screen printing

That's a random pic I found, but it looks like my mat.. (Americanfloormats.com) I got mine at an auction.

 

[Bi11Hudson]

Home Depot carries "anti-fatigue" mats although, like most things today, a bit on the expensive side.

Rhino Anti-Fatigue Mats Diamond Brite Reflective Metallic 24 in. x 36 in. x 1 in. Vinyl Anti-Fatigue Floor or Garage Mat DTB2436DS - The Home Depot

Diamond Plate Brite is made from the same exceptionally durable material as our industrial grade Diamond Plate series. It features a semi-reflective top surface that offers full-spectrum reflectivity combined with the incredibly soft and resilient rebound properties demanded of an anti-fatigue...

www.homedepot.com

There is also a sectional type that has interlocking squares. But those are a pain to keep clean of swarf. I mention HD but they are available at Lowe's, Horrible Fright, and some WalMarts.

As far as tracking the swarf goes, there is a door mat with stiff bristles to get mud, snow, and the like off your shoes. I don't know what it's called but Wife finds them at occasional buying sprees at many stores. The dogs like to sleep on the mats and spend as much time there as in the dog houses.

Truth be known, it doesn't matter how much you brush, swarf sticks to your shoes. It happens. . . Smooth leather will carry less than canvas shoes, but some still gets by brushing. Perhaps several mats at suitable locations so there is repeated cleaning before going in the house would help.

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[Aukai]

I like the metal one shown above, I have a regular door mat just away from my machines to scuff my shoes on to TRY to get all of the swarf.

I just ordered this one from Amazon, the metal one is out of stock. I'm only using them when walking away from the machine, not to stand on.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CKC7C2?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

 

[Winegrower]

I use these, 3’x3’ at Ace Hardware. Comfortable and holes are big enough most chips fall through…lift the mat, sweep, presto.

Flexgard 36 L X 36 W Black Nonslip Anti Fatigue Mat - Ace Hardware

QRRI Flexgard® Interlocking Ring Mat provides excellent foot comfort while remaining resilient enough for industrial, workplace and animal usage. The ring design prevents fatigue and increases traction, keeping users alert and less prone to accidents. Drainage holes are distributed throughout...

www.acehardware.com

 

[Nutfarmer]

The metal mat looks like what is used for the rear chain on an almond harvester. Have seen them used for mats after they are worn too far for use on the harvester. New they are too pricy for a mat,but used can sometimes be found for free.

 

[Moderatemixed]

I’ve had very good success with this stuff as was mentioned above. I have it in front of my machines and at the door to the shop. With a bit of diligence 99% stays in the shop and the added benefit of the anti fatigue is appreciated. The metal grate probably works well, just not for me. Gerrit’s system works well too.

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