> > Everyone, > I just read a post about ripping felt for rebushing a guide rail. > PLEASE, don't do this untill you've tried my wife's new toy. She is in > Greg, My understanding of the reason to rip rather than cut the felt for bushings, is that the torn fibers will mesh better as the two sides overlap. The clean cut is actually undesireable for this purpose. I've used a cutting tool (the Olaf cutter) similar to what you describe, and you are absolutely correct -- it's a great tool. Absolutely a must for cutting key bushings and buckskin strips. But for flange and guide rail rebushings I guess I find the ripping theory credible. Bob Simmons, RPT CSU San Bernardino
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