P1000 Honda cargo mat - cut holes

[tincangob]

In a weak moment I splurged on the Honda cargo mat for my P1000-3 at $106 as I recall. It is a nice mat that doesn't get out of place when using the tilt on the cargo bed, but it covers the tie down anchors. Therefore I need to somehow cut-out the 4 anchor points without making it look like a butcher went wild.

How have you, or how would you suggest, cutting this mat which is at least 1/4 inch thick. I have considered a hole saw, utility knife, and coping saw - suggestions? (Maybe a .410 at 3 feet.)

I know this isn't the biggest problem the world faces, but I would like to get it right.

 

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[tbaker]

There's a better cargo mat on eBay but you already have the factory mat I would start by drilling a hole in the center where you want to cut out or maybe drill a small hole in the four corners then take a straight edge and a sharp utility knife and just have to trace out where you want to cut and just follow the lines I have cut a mat from tractor supply like that and it looked good

 

[elkguide]

I like my hole saws.

 

[gullyjumper]

I didnt have to cut mine .

 

[Hondoman]

I layed out the cuts on my tsc mat with a silver Sharpie then used a jigsaw.

 

[trigger]

Just find center and the hole saw is perfect every time.

 

[JTW]

I agree with the hole saw suggestions!

 

[RickMaynard]

I layed out the cuts on my tsc mat with a silver Sharpie then used a jigsaw.

Did the TSC Matt work well?


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[ohanacreek]

Did the TSC Matt work well?


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Heavy but yes

 

[Flgator_80]

I like hoes..wrong thread

 

[Hondoman]

Did the TSC Matt work well?


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Yes, especially well for $25.

 

[tincangob]

Guess I'll give the hole saw a go. Thanks for all the tips.

Heck, if I keep getting these little things done, I may have my machine ready for a trail ride by April. LOL I have to stop treating it like it's the Hope Diamond at some point.