How To Cut Stall Mats [deadlift platforms, flooring, horses?]

[@Dan-yd2jq]

That butt analogy was unexpectedly fantastic!

[@industrialathlete6096]

Exactly!

[@SeyaDiakite7]

You are a great human being pal. I appreciate your existence. Even if it was 2 videos ago, I'm still proud of how you sacrificed your beard for a good cause.

[@kokoliokoo5519]

Alan is so entertaining that I can watch him just using tape measure and a pen and still have fun!

[@Dixus10]

"We need something to spread those cheeks. So here's a foam roller..."

[@kamo7293]

he also carries on using the cheeks analogy 🤣

[@SFRB1187]

“They’ll just fall apart” Hey now 😳

[@hoorayimhelping3978]

For anyone doing this: It really does not matter if the cut isn't super straight, so don't worry about it. You'll put the straight edge up that you didn't cut up against the wooden part of the platform and the cut edge on the outside, and even if it's not flush, plates will rarely, if ever be out towards that part of the mat. When I did this, my cuts were complete crap, and in one small section, there's a chunk of mat that doesn't cover up the plywood underneath. I was initially bummed out about it, but in two and a half years of using my platform in my garage gym, I've never once had a loaded barbell anywhere near that janky edge.

[@DS-jh1bp]

Excellent point, thank you

[@cammackk]

'And someone is getting HYPED over there'

[@zacloomer1921]

My man's even donating his arm hair now, so giving 👏

[@HeatonZ.]

I've never met someone so passionate about training on time. Well done, Alan!!

[@GalickGon]

I’ve made two deadlift platforms and used Horse stall Matt’s for other projects. Never thought to use a pipe under it to elevate it while cutting. Usually just lifted with my own hand but the pipe makes it a lot simpler

[@SherryBaby60]

Very helpful. Thank you! All the extra tips will make this much easier when I tackle this chore.

[@laureradloff3804]

I own horses and a barn . This is the best tip ever from a non-horse guy! Thank you!

[@mokxafitx]

I remember watching your first vid on these mats, then the weightlifting platform vid... Needless to say, my soon to open gym has the best mats in the whole town, since everyone else uses cheap foam mats. Thank you Alan, this one tip helped a lot

[@ovans]

this is a game-changer wow, Alan makes it look so easy. It was a STRUGGLE cutting it the way I did and it came out looking horrible on the edges. It does the job, but this is way more efficient and clean-looking

[@mov3172]

Thank you soooo much. We were just going to reconfigure the barn stall mats and exhaust ourselves! You saved us soooooo much unnecessary work!

[@peterandon3052]

Actually went :O when it fell open on the second pass!! Very helpful, thank you!

[@abelbaer7369]

I was literally researching this a week ago and couldn’t find any good answers crazy timing and great video

[@gymreviewer]

ALAN! I thought someone new joined the channel!!!! Amazing contribution, keep up the great work 💕

[@bradhend]

What great timing. I just decided to take my gym mats all the way to the wall so I'll be doing some cutting this weekend.

[@smbrumbaugh]

Cut stall mats for my mom's horses, my buddies gym, and my garage gym. Great tips, and the water trick is spot on! For marking the line a carpenters chalk line with red chalk works great, too.

[@cnapoli]

came here to also recommend a chalk line reel for dropping nice straight lines that can be brushed off later

[@xylophoneize]

Sounds in the background 🤣 GIGACHAD

[@JoeBuys]

MY MAN! This worked so well. Thank you so much for taking the time. I’m also wiping better, thank you.

[@AaronKnudson1974]

Man I needed this 2 years ago…

[@adaptadept]

You can use oil to cut with the blade; it'll keep the edge from overheating and give you flush cuts, make your marks and then apply a coat of oil on the line as you go. also, using a piece of particle board (the thin ones are good)as a straight edge helps immensely to ensure your cuts are done quickly and straight

[@FormalFistFight]

the difference this makes over the method shown is minimal and at best only makes up for sloppy technique. for superior cut accuracy and minimum heat transfer to the material, get yourself an industrial CNC water jet cutter. they are expensive but this will prevent the edge of your disposable knife from overheating, and you can hire and train staff to run a manufacturing business to help pay for it

[@Gil-Galad]

@@FormalFistFight You cannot seriously be suggesting that someone start a CNC manufacturing business just to cut some horse mats.

[@powerlifting1012]

@@Gil-Galad whoosh

[@juusoseppa1751]

Things i have: instructions of how to cut horse stall matts. Things i need now: gym or horse

[@timmyfiggatt4538]

Drywall T-Square works wonders! Score that first cut and then your good!

[@strength4all185]

Excellent tips. Also far more economical than ‘gym’ designated flooring and was a godsend for me during lockdown where they were in ample supply. Most people didn’t know you could get them instead of gym mats and are harder wearing in my opinion

[@TheGudeGym]

Definitely saving this video for when I get a place for my gym

[@mattshomegymformuscles]

Hey. About to build out my home gym. Thank you sir

[@xspower21]

Actually you have done a video on this...it was what I followed to cut my mats and it was 5yr per the KZbin video date..you showed us when you did a DIY desdlift platform video 😁😁...but we definitely don't mind a review

[@JimBob-eg7vq]

Vibratory tool works really well too

[@kathymintexas1556]

Thanks man! Super helpful instructions and tips.

[@johntrains1317]

The cut looks good Alan

[@GobroncoCZE]

Hi, when Im doing more than 2-3 pieces, I just create template from old cardboard box, so I dont need to measure the pieces everytime. And usually that helps me to keep everthing consistent...you know, like touching the bar on same spot on your chest during benchpress ;)

[@agonz91]

I could've sworn I learned this method from you in a previous video. Maybe in your how to make a lifting platform video(s)?

[@paulsohns3930]

Check out Sika Strength, they are building a weightlifting platform.

[@venividivega8889]

yes its the same method from an older vid

[@theologic_us]

I swear I learn how to cut horse stall mats from you, Alan.

[@geoffkaminski]

Recently made an olympic platform with tips from some of your older videos

[@ooijie9032]

Always remember the good ol Alan with the long beard, shaking vigorously when saying "Traaainnn Untahmmmmmedddd!!"

[@davidreynolds2126]

You remind me of Steve, the pirate guy from the movie Dodgeball. Keep up with the awesome work. 🙂👍

[@scottb4767]

Very very helpful.. I hate dealing with those dang things.

[@utokthegreat]

muuuuuchhhhhh better! The beard looks awesome!

[@venividivega8889]

Hey Alan, you can make the process a fair bit faster using a dedicated caulk/sealant/silicone remover bit for an oscillating saw / multi tool, or use an old wood blade that's sharpened on a belt sander, means you can do a whole 2.4m mat in like 45 seconds.

[@CursedWheelieBin]

Ok ok ok you’re very handy with tools. Congratulations jeeeeezus 🙄 The amount of time and money it would take to gather all that 😄

[@venividivega8889]

@@CursedWheelieBin well plenty of people have a multitool, and a caulk remover blade usually comes included lol. I used mine to cut up my mats for my oly platform. getting the tool out the box, fixing the blade and plugging it in took longer than cutting 1 sheet.

[@arod1764]

I have no interest in owning or working at a gym but Alan is cool I still watch vids like this lol

[@andyplace1785]

Much appreciated! Had this issue a few weeks ago

[@guttsu]

Great content, appreciate the advice as always, but I've seen war movie footage with a more stable camera. I'd recommend they back up just a touch so we can get everything in frame at once. We don't need to see every speck in the floor mat here, that level of detail isn't required.

[@Deondre_Clark]

He didn't explicitly make a video about cutting stall mats but my homemade deadlift platform was made following one of his videos

[@ourtube4266]

I said this on the last video but I’ve committed to donating my own hair that I started growing almost exactly 1 year ago with my separation from the army. I was originally gonna cut it this month at 9 inches but I think that 6 more months is well worth it if I can help a good cause.

[@nugame406]

I wish i knew these tricks when cutting mats for my home gym

[@oafkad]

We use horse stall mats in our home garage gym. They are nearly indestructible but might stink for a bit. For anyone curious.

[@Someone-xj3zg]

For how long have they smelt bad before the smell disappeared?

[@firefighteremt9]

Finally someone wearing their watch band the right way. Oh, nice video too.

[@firefighteremt9]

Above

[@orpsinnet17]

so you're saying... lubricate the cheeks, spread them then insert? got it 👍

[@rustybarn9418]

What works even better for marking is the soapstone pen. It lasts better than chalk and will come off in short order.

[@curdt79]

ha ha gotta love it. went from setting pr's and eating 10000 calories to dad projects. what a ride its been

[@FindSpencer]

You had me at “spreading the cheeks”

[@josephpatrissiii2690]

Do not move the stall mat! Good video. I kept waiting for this to be like his tutorials where there's a black and white clip of frustrated Alan doing it wrong. Would've been funny here.

[@thomasyounger7009]

I just re finished my basement into a gym and the utility knife was a struggle. A carpet knife made the job much easier, the blades are thinner and sharper so the cut takes much less effort.

[@mikailaydin7517]

Hi Allan can you make a video about a successful gym management tips?softwares and how to draw customers budgets etc i live in Japan please make it for me

[@jvairola]

Great vid! Thank you!!

[@Atifxx]

It's been a while and seeing you without a massive beard is still messing with my brain

[@stevenkingsley7781]

This was 2 hours too late for me!! I was struggling with the Stanley knife so I just had at it with an electric circular saw!!

[@DanOfTheHill]

Jig saw with the right blade cuts through this stuff like butter.

[@stevenm.hollis4429]

Brilliant!

[@marshaldavis6566]

I like the hair cut buddy. Looks better

[@JanLyon-h7x]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from a horsewoman

[@mikemauro9486]

id think a table saw or a circular saw on a track (or up against a guide) with a 90, 120 or 140 tooth blade would work especially if you were doing a lot of cutting. i've cut 1/2" and 1" thick sheets of HDPE before and it was always quick, smooth and straight (cant remember the tooth count)

[@brettperkins4643]

I have tried cutting stall mats with a circular saw, wasn't very be easy and the blade was brand new. Mr. Thrall's method, out of all the methods I tried, was the easiest for me

[@CasualBeliever]

i worked installing rubberized play mats and tried both quik cut and circular which were both dismal failures. the rubber cuts easily, the heat of the blade is the problem as it melts and accumulates on the blade.

[@NONO-hz4vo]

@@CasualBeliever x2 on this. You can't have anything that heats up. Kind of. They do make heated blades for cutting stall mats but that is a non-reciprocating or rotating blade.

[@mikemauro9486]

@@NONO-hz4vo ok, scratch all of that. Time for a waterjet

[@mikemauro9486]

@@CasualBeliever yep, I see what you are saying

[@Velociraptor6301]

T-square makes it easy to mark to size then cut it with jig saw.

[@FreedomFighters89]

Train on timeeeee

[@macbhakta]

Is that a rubber crumb mat or an actual horse stall mat?

[@NONO-hz4vo]

This is a big deal. The rubber crumb mats are no where near as durable as an actual stall mat. Go to an equestrian center and get a real stall mat. I normally find they are about the same price and the quality is far above the crumb mats.

[@moltar49able]

"We need something to spread those cheeks." -Alan Thrall

[@yallaskate]

Damn g u got shredded :o

[@DavidWLooman]

WTF Alen, you look 100% better. Like the Vids.

[@DS-jh1bp]

3:16 Got me dying

[@bcraiders11]

I used a Sawzall the other day. But if you dont have it hanging off a table and cut along the table for rigidity it wont work.

[@williambittner4601]

Speard the cheecks and lube up, noted.

[@borism.5375]

Wtf Thrall, I do no recognize you from 2 years ago!! Wow

[@312luisr]

Packaging: It came in a sturdy rectangular cardboard box that said Yoga on it. kzbin.infoUgkxZkaD2JsPC-fUMkF3vxJ2echoiXZ3T9aM I didn't like how it let possible package thieves know what might be contained inside but great packaging otherwise. The yoga mat came rolled up in a plastic wrap, which was fairly easy to remove.Contents: I got the green yoga mat and it came with an adjustable velcro carrying strap already secured to the mat. There was also a warranty card. There was a bit of a plastic smell coming form the yoga mat but it quickly dissipated after using it once.I've only used the yoga mat twice so far but I am loving it. It's such a game changer to my work outs, especially compared to my bed and floor, haha! I can confirm that it very thick, slip resistant, and comfortable. i didn't look at the dimensions prior to buying the mat, but it is so much longer than I expected! Width is normal size in my opinion. I don't know if it really is tear resistant yet... only time will tell!

[@FratBoyFitness]

Alan looks 10 years younger than he did 5 years ago.

[@PIMPhasbulla]

You should give a chalk line with some light colours chalk

[@definitelytoddhoward8603]

Came for the horses, came because Youth Pastor Alan Thrall is so damn dashing

[@silverbackempire9889]

Wait who is this guy ?❤

[@spenceraussie6659]

Would it be possible to designate someone as official background music identifier?

[@gregorymccoy6797]

I just layed 2 horsestall mats on the basement floor, side-by-side. That's my deadlift platform. Hardest part was just getting them out of the car. Not the easiest things to carry around as they are heavy and flop all around.

[@Bananeisafree]

Who is handsome beardless short haired fellow ? Is Alan ok ?

[@scottkorman588]

KZbin has been doing a bad job at showing you in my subscribed videos. That beard is looking awfully tame now.

[@seriousandy6656]

I have everything I need except the cheek spreader....

[@jdubb9688]

That is awesome. I was killing myself. Thanks!

[@timclark5806]

What if you need to trim a half inch off? Can't bend a half inch??

[@chanhmilner2670]

Man, i forgot you cut your hair. For a second i though “ whos the new guy?”

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Dude I love you in a completely non gay way! I just setup a half garage gym and cleared 15 years of junk in other side by throwing a ton away and getting 2 Craftsman 4x6 sheds and have Rep Fitness rack with 4 horse stall mats and my 14 year old son is now out there with me and there's not enough space so need to cut some of these and this looks easy! Thanks bro!

[@803cart]

came for the horse stall mat, stayed for slilpknot

[@greglindstrom1705]

did you cut your hair????

[@OzarksCreekandTimber]

Pr's getting broke in the background

[@Taffaff]

Ok so I need to mark my cheeks, put some pressure on it so it spreads apart and make it wets so it slides easier, right?

[@clausiusclapeyron7873]

comment for the algorithm

[@serjpo1719]

I didn't get it. From what point should I take a deep breath and squeeze glutes?

[@SupERsNipAa327]

“We need something to spread those cheeks” *grabs PVC pipe*

[@jondeth298]

What have you done to yourself?!

[@danw1089]

Who’s the insurance agent that replace Allen ?

[@jlalonde1000]

Why does no one use a saw u know the thing to cut wood

[@VegetoStevieD]

Some dude is training untamed in the background

[@woopengyeng]

"We need something to spread those cheeks" 😄