Felt Cutting Secrets

[Susan Kline]

I've used the small Olfa rotary cutter with the largest size of mat for 
years, and liked it very well. However, I recently found a 65 mm. Olfa 
rotary cutter, which I think will be better for thick material such as 
backrail or hammer rail cloth or backcheck felt.

I use a long, heavy stainless steel straightedge which I had bought for mat 
cutting. I haven't had to put any backing on it -- I just lean on it with 
my left hand, which I keep out of the way of the blade. It was originally 
intended for carpet installation, by the way.

Susan