S&S "L" Damper felt

Ron Nossaman RNossaman@KSCABLE.com
Thu, 08 Feb 2001 11:42:47 -0600


>           I use mainly Yamaha felt, and use Spulocks felt cutting Jig,
>with a good sharp utility knife.
>If you use the knife in a drawing motion, and not like a guillotine, the
>face of the cut does not bunch up and become uneven.  There are enough
>angles on the block to accomodate almost all dampers.
>Good investment at about $30 US.
>i get my damper felt flush and square with the blocks, every time with no
>hassle.
>Roger.

>When you get a box of flats the inside cut of a pair is the best cut
>there is.  If you put the inside cut to the outside you will get
>better looking dampers.
>Newton

Thanks guys, but I don't have any problem with cutting square ends. I'm
talking about the usual pre-cut flats with the SIDES 45° off-square right
out of the box. Anyone selling decent square cut flats (sides), preferably
(but not exclusively) backed and stitched?


Ron N


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