# Alphabet-Shaped Support Mats This Woodworking Mat Will Make That New DIY Project That Much Easier By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodworking-mat References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/tools/woodpeckers_x-mat_assembly_system_26343.asp?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_QIcMEhOU8) A [woodworking mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antifatigue-mat-range) may not be as necessary to a woodworker as say a drill or saw, but with a good mat a job can be that much easier and more fun. The Woodpecker X-Mat system’s purpose is to help get your job completed much quicker. To the uninitiated, it’s a regular occurrence for woodworkers to make a jig when a singular item needs to be done and re-done many times. Making a jig is not the easiest or fastest thing to do and that time could often be used actually working on the project at hand. The X-mat features x-like grooves that allow you to not only [create jigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidekick-work-bench), but to also [hold your work steady](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobby-maintenance-tray) and take up less space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Woodworking Efficiency Mats:** These mats are designed to enhance efficiency in woodworking projects, saving time and effort. - **Jig-creation Simplification:** The X-Mat system simplifies the process of creating jigs, making woodworking projects more efficient. - **Space Optimization Mats:** The x-like grooves in the mat enable efficient use of workspace, maximizing productivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Woodworking:** Woodworking professionals can benefit from using these mats to improve efficiency in their projects. - **DIY and Home Improvement:** DIY enthusiasts can maximize their productivity and quality of work by using these mats during woodworking projects. - **Craft and Hobby Supplies:** Companies in the craft and hobby industry can incorporate these mats into their product offerings, appealing to woodworking enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable All-Purpose Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-floor-mat.md) - [Waterproof Desktop Technology Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spillresistant-desk-mat.md) - [All-in-One Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemat.md) - [Magnetic Desk Organization Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magorg-desk-mat.md) - [Custom-Crafted Car Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3w-mats.md) - [Practical Matte Desk Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-pad.md) - [Foldable Fitness Mat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sculpt-society-x-stakt-mat.md) - [Faux Leather Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-leather-desk-mat.md) - [Heavy-Duty Holiday Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-floor-mat.md)