In fear of scorching my wife's new kitchen counter top, I have tried several different products to set my steam and hit and miss engines on, while running them in the kitchen. I've tried various kitchen cutting boards, but they stain easily, the dirt cannot be removed, and the engines slide around on them, as well as the board sliding around on the kitchen counter top. I needed something that would withstand high temperature, be easy to clean off, and not move.
Finally the perfect solution is this 1/4" thick silicone rubber sheet. I found someone one eBay who would custom-cut a piece the size I wanted, and it is perfect for my use. It will withstand 600 degree temperatures and it does not move around. It stays firmly in place and also keeps the engine firmly seated.
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