Recommend an anti-fatigue mat...?

[Herb G]

I need a inexpensive anti-fatigue floor mat about 3' X 5' or so.
I have arthritis pretty bad in my joints, and my shop is only 58*F
this time of year, with a heater going 24/7.
I don't want to have to wear my good Red Wing boots to turn at my lathe, so I need a mat.
I have tried those cheap interlocking play mats the kids nap on, ain't worth bringing home.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Admiral]

You can double up on Harbor Freight mats.

[sweensdv2]

I use these, https://www.woodcraft.com/products/anti-...veled-edge , and like them. I also have the Rockler ones but prefer the Woodcraft over those.

[jcredding]

I've been using horse stall mats with good results (though be warned they are sturdy in case you are looking for soft). Buy them in 4 x 8 and I've cut them in half. As you might imagine, given intended use, they hold up pretty well also.

[Cooler]

I've been using horse stall mats with good results (though be warned they are sturdy in case you are looking for soft).  Buy them in 4 x 8 and I've cut them in half.  As you might imagine, given intended use, they hold up pretty well also.

Me too.  I got them in linking tiles.  They are twice as thick as the ones found elsewhere.  

Making riser of sub-floor plywood over 1" x 2" stringers will add significantly to the effectiveness of any anti-fatigue mat.

[John Mihich]

I bought the HF ones years ago.  With the abuse I give them they have held up just fine.  

The biggest problem is when you want to vacuum - they want to lift up.  Of course they will happen with all those mats.

[cams2705]

I need a inexpensive anti-fatigue floor mat about 3' X 5' or so.
I have arthritis pretty bad in my joints, and my shop is only 58*F
this time of year, with a heater going 24/7.
I don't want to have to wear my good Red Wing boots to turn at my lathe, so I need a mat.
I have tried those cheap interlocking play mats the kids nap on, ain't worth bringing home.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Head over to the Tractor Supply and pick up a stall mat.

[daddo]

Go to the box store and buy the cheap 45 cent a yard low pile carpet and get a thin carpet pad if you like and cut it to fit around your working areas. You can cover the whole area and might spend less than for mats.  I have no problems cleaning up with a broom and shop vac and my feet don't hurt any more.
I do have a couple of HF mats- very light weight, but are ok.