Spurlock Felt Cutter

[Warren Fisher]

Ronald R Shiflet wrote:
>
> 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

Ron, you extend the blade of the break-away knife out most of its length
and pull the blade through the slot to effect the cut.  The felt isn't
compressed at all!

Warren
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Warren D. Fisher
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