FW: Stretcher Felt

JIMRPT@aol.com JIMRPT@aol.com
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:40:22 EST


In a message dated 22/01/04 8:27:33 AM, chchristus@earthlink.net writes:

<< Also, it looks like it is partially glued in (on the wood side).  If that's
the way to replace it, I guess PVC-E should do, eh?
 >>

Chuck the bellymans kit/set will do the trick, like Dale mentioned, or you 
can use the thick 'pressure bar felt' #951 from Schaff. There is a #952 pressure 
bar felt but it is too firm for your purpose. The #951 can be stripped 
down/fluffed up in steps to fit the space between stretcher/plate on 'most' S&S 
models.
 The method I use to install these thingees is to first dry fit the felt 
making sure that it will cover the gap and dress up evenly across the entire 
plate..then I remove the felt...run a bead of yellow glue down the stretcher at the 
plate level...when you insert the felt  it will pick up the glue and you will 
end up with a neat looking job.
Jim Bryant (FL)

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