I like Michaels' gadget, because it is adjustable and un-slippable. Thump --- David Ilvedson <ilvey@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Ah Newcastle beer...or at least what we can get in > the states...we like it cold over here and don't use > the coals. > David I. > > > > > Original message > From: Byeway222@aol.com > To: pianotech@pt > Received: 9/19/2005 11:02:13 AM > Subject: Re: Michael G's New precision felt and > cloth cutting jig > > > Hi Michael, > You really do deserve full marks for enthusiasm and > application, but I honestly do think that your are > "taking coals to Newcastle" with this felt cutting > business. In most good workshops and apprentice > training the cutting of cloth and felt in straight > lines with a basic straightedge is a fundamental > requirement for embarking on good quality piano > work. Over the years new tools and materials have > come along which can make some jobs easier. I think > that the Spurlock cutting block for angled cuts on > damper felt is super, but for basic cutting of cloth > and and thin felt, the thin steel straightedge with > sandpaper on one side is so easy and > straightforward. As I said in an earlier post I > personally like to use scalpels for some of this > fine cutting. Also with some damper felt > applications, straightedge trimming of the backing > material to the white felt itself gives you a far > better finish than trying to replicate the width of > the backing to the damper felt. > > Ric > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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