Spurlock Felt Cutter

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Fri, 20 Dec 1996 11:58:13 -0800 (PST)
> From:          ron_and_lorene@juno.com (Ronald R Shiflet)
> Subject:       Spurlock Felt Cutter
> To:            Pianotech@byu.edu
> Cc:            74077.3053@Compuserve.com
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu

Ron,

The felt is riding or laying in a groove.  It can't spread out
much.  By using a very sharp blade, single edge razor or
such, the felt does not get squished   Change the blades often!

ilvey, RPT
appreciably.

> List,
> 	Several people have recommended the Spurlock felt cutter to get
> uniform cuts on damper felt.  I haven't tried one yet but I have seen
> one.  Before I purchase one, can anyone offer an explanation why this
> cutter will cut straight.  It seems that the felt would still be getting
> compressed as the blade goes down and therefore the cut would not be
> straight.
>
> Ron Shiflet
> Phoenix Chapter
>
>