Weaver Leather Supply Silent Poundo Board, Self-Repairing Protective Rubber Punch Board, Leathercraft Tool for Hammering, and More, 12” x 12”, Black

The first poundo pad i purchased was from that one Leather supply store EVERYONE knows about. Starts with a "T". It was alright, but also VERY expensive. Being a newer leather-worker, and having to figure out where to order leather, tools, hardware, and many other supplies was extremely overwhelming. I'm so happy I found Weaver Leather!! Again, being a newbie, I pretty much ended up severely damaging my original poundo board to the point it needed to be replaced by doing things I wasn't supposed to. Like using cheap round punches to punch corners on leather, thus causing huge gouges and cuts in the mat. Anyway, a year later, with a lot more know-how, and finding amazing companies like Weaver, I was able to find this board, and at almost half the price of my original one! I ordered 2 of these and couldn't be happier! It's an amazing product, and as far as I can tell, MUCH better than my old one. My chisels will remain safe when stamping, and I'll have plenty of shock absorption! This pad is a little bit stiffer than my old one, which is a GOOD thing, and I LOVE. Some have said it's "hard", I disagree. It's a little more stiff than the "T" poundo pad, but it's in such a good way. It's pliable, but so sturdy at the same time!I really wish I would have ordered this one in the first place, and that I had discovered Weaver sooner! I can't wait to place future orders with them. Their Master Tools?? I dream of those things. I want them ALL! Just need to start saving! I'm fully confident that everything I end up purchasing through them will be amazing.Thank you Weaver! For not only the replacement I needed, but also a much improved, upgraded version I had, and at an outstanding value! I look VERY forward to all of my future purchases!

Works like it should. It does smell like rubber, but who cares? The smell reminds me of a tire shop. Don't punch directly on the board. Be smart, lay a cutting mat down first. There is no country or origin listed on the packaging, so I assume its USA. For the price, this is probably the best poundo board you'll find. The only trouble I have, is with the name. The poundo board is not "silent". No poundo board is silent, it really depends on the surface below the board. This in mind, don't expect it to do much as far as cutting down on the noise of an already loud work surface.

I use this when stamping leather todeaden the sound.

works great. Saves your tool but doesn't really make anything quieter. It has a strong rubber smell, but it will dissipate completely after a few days. I recommend leaving it in a laundry room with the fan on or in the garage for the first few days before using it if you're using it inside.

I stacked this item on top of a wool felt pad made for ironing and it greatly reduced the noise from constant hammering. Great work surface for pounding and cutting.

Just as I expected. Very happy with purchase.

This is exactly what I needed. Board is the perfect size, and is extremely sturdy. There is a very strong smell when you unwrap the item, and even the next day it is still very strong. This is to be expected with this material though...and it is not necessarily an unpleasant smell...just strong.

I've been working leather for 45 years and this board just doesn't last. We have to replace it about once a month.