This button maker isn't heavy duty, but it's perfect for my smaller projects. Great price, especially for all the parts that are included. I might upgrade to better button backs, but it works fine for the projects that I have currently.
I have a mat which is used for cutting fabric with a round cutting blade. I use the mat underneath the paper that I'm cutting out and it works perfectly with no danger of cutting through to a table.
Yes, I would recommend this item.