Michael G's New precision felt and cloth cutting jig

[gordon stelter]

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
> 


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