TekMat 1911 Cleaning Mat 11×17 with Parts Diagram – Rubber Bench Mat

Description

Anybody who has broken down a 1911 on the kitchen table knows the drill: parts rolling everywhere, oil soaking into the wood, and that one spring that vanishes under the toaster. This TekMat solves all of that in one shot. It gives you a clean, padded place to work and a printed roadmap of your pistol right under your hands.

The mat measures 11 by 17 inches with 1/8 inch of thickness, which is plenty of room to lay out a fully disassembled 1911 along with your brushes, punches, and solvent. The top is a soft thermoplastic fiber surface that resists oil and water, so spills wipe up instead of soaking in, and the material is gentle enough that it won't scratch your slide or frame while you work. Underneath, the vulcanized rubber backing grips the bench and keeps the whole thing from sliding around mid-job. That same backing keeps chemicals, oil, and grime from reaching the table or counter below.

What the 1911 Parts Diagram Brings to the Bench

The printed surface is where this mat earns its keep. It carries a full exploded parts diagram of the 1911 along with a parts list and a bit of history on the platform. As you field strip, you can set each component down next to its picture, which keeps everything organized and makes reassembly a matter of working the diagram in reverse. It's a handy reference for anyone who doesn't tear their 1911 down every weekend, and it's genuinely useful for folks still learning the platform.

Built to Live on Your TekMat Workbench

The printing is done so it won't scratch off or fade with regular use, and the mat wipes down easily after a messy session. When you're finished, it rolls up to tuck away with the rest of your cleaning gear or drop into a range bag. It's a simple piece of kit, but it's the kind of thing that makes maintenance faster, cleaner, and a lot less frustrating.