cut old driving range mat to install the holy Grail

[Rlefig]

Hi What is the best why to cut and old driving range mat to install the holy grail hitting strip? What tool would be best to cut the mat with, a sawzall, jigsaw?

Also it looks like the mat I have is 1" tall will measure middle of mat where cutout is to ensure height. But if mat sits approximately 3/8 lower what is the best way to make it level if needed.

Thanks, sim build is getting closer

[bubbtubbs]

Something like a Fein oscillating tool (or one of the thousands of copies) works pretty well.

[Rlefig]

Something like a Fein oscillating tool (or one of the thousands of copies) works pretty well.

Thanks bubbtubbs I got one of them

[Brettster]

Rlefig - I use something called a 'Fatso' carpet cutting knife for that (from Home Depot). I also supplement that with a Stanley razor / xacto knife... Oscillating tool may help if it's really, really thick, but even these razor knives can cut through pretty thick material with a few passes.

Here's the Fatso, $5:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-Big-Fatso-Multipurpose-Utility-Knife-with-Quick-Blade-Change-10-218F/303068525

[bubbtubbs]

Some of them have a metal mesh for reinforcement and that's where the oscillating tool comes in handy.

[Rlefig]

thanks the garage is getting there