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Ilúvatar Member Posts: 89	Tatami Feb 11, 2011 3:11:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Ilúvatar on Feb 11, 2011 3:11:17 GMT Where do I get tatami, and how do I prepare it fr cutting?
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Vincent Dolan Member Senior Forumite Posts: 7,053	Tatami Feb 11, 2011 3:28:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Vincent Dolan on Feb 11, 2011 3:28:40 GMT SwordNArmory, SwordsOfMight, or Bugei are the only places I know to get it.
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Student of Sword Senior Forumite Posts: 2,328	Tatami Feb 11, 2011 3:31:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Student of Sword on Feb 11, 2011 3:31:08 GMT KOA and Wiwingti have them too. Nihonzashi if you are on the East Coast.

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Post by Midori Kawakami on Feb 11, 2011 4:05:27 GMT

As far as preparation goes, you take the metal or rubber band bindings off the mat, re-roll it tighter and secure it with twine, then soak them for anywhere from twenty-four hours to a week. Twenty-four to forty-eight hours gives them a good consistency; beyond this, they get stiff and, later, begin to decay and become spongier. Plus, the longer you soak them, the more they stink. The water begins to ferment after a few days, especially in hot weather. It's good to add some baking soda to the water before you add the tatami as it helps neutralize the water once the mats are soaking and helps lessen staining and corrosion to your blades.

Beyond this, you can cut them in half vertically to get more mats, roll them together for larger targets or place young (green) bamboo cores inside of them before rolling. The larger the mat, the more time it will need to soak and, depending upon what you use to soak them in, they may have to be weighted down and flipped every twelve hours or so.

Hope this helps!

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Tatami Feb 11, 2011 4:52:27 GMT

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Post by Maynar on Feb 11, 2011 4:52:27 GMT

Beach mats from the dollar store also work, no shipping involved usually. A case of mats costs $36 plus tax where I live. 36 mats = 18 double-roll targets. Tie them with twine (five ties each target) and soak them for at least 24 hours. 1/4" or 1/2" hardwood dowels can serve as a core if you so desire, a greater or lesser diameter to your taste or ability (Hello Home Depot).

To soak in a barrel you need a garbage can lid (with vent hole) and a cinder block to sit on top. Roll 12-18 targets, set them on end in the barrel, fill with water and top off with the lid/block. It can be tricky to get it to stay, but keep at it. You'll find a stable position eventually. And yeah that water will get pretty gross by next day. Thanks to Midori for the baking soda tip.

Check the water level as often as feasible, remember the targets will soak up a bunch of the water so add h2o as required.

The next day take out the targets, prop them upright against the side of the house or something, and let the excess water drain. After an hour or two, you're ready to install a target on your cutting stand and slice away.

Happy cutting.

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TomK Member Senior Forumite Posts: 2,377	Tatami Feb 11, 2011 6:50:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TomK on Feb 11, 2011 6:50:13 GMT SwordNarmory is the closest place to you. in fact you will possibly be within driving distance. and trust me you do not want to pay shipping costs on tatami.
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Post by Ilúvatar on Feb 11, 2011 3:11:17 GMT

Post by Vincent Dolan on Feb 11, 2011 3:28:40 GMT

Post by Student of Sword on Feb 11, 2011 3:31:08 GMT

Post by Midori Kawakami on Feb 11, 2011 4:05:27 GMT

Post by Maynar on Feb 11, 2011 4:52:27 GMT

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