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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Jim-78028 on April 07, 2016, 06:33:42 am

Title: felt ?
Post by: Jim-78028 on April 07, 2016, 06:33:42 am

So I tried my hand at a clock, pine on a cedar stand, with felt on the bottom.

Anyone got any tips on cutting felt in straight lines, and without any fuzzies??
I worked it out obviously, but there has to be an easier way.

Title: Re: felt ?
Post by: Kepy on April 07, 2016, 08:32:21 am

It helps to use really sharp scissors.  I have raided the sewing room for scissors but you best be careful as they don't appreciate anyone using their scissors.

Title: Re: felt ?
Post by: Bill Wilson on April 07, 2016, 09:10:18 am

I avoid the problem all together by using those little self stick felt pads.   ;)

Title: Re: felt ?
Post by: edward on April 07, 2016, 02:36:48 pm

I always use a sharp utility knife on back of my portraits, works for me.  edward

Title: Re: felt ?
Post by: don in brooklin on on April 07, 2016, 03:23:14 pm

Instead of felt on the bottom I have recently been using cork.  I make napkin holders and coasters.

I got it at Hobby Lobby.  The sheet was 12 x 24 and I think 3/32 thick.  I think it was only a couple of dollars with the coupon.

Cut with exacto knife for a nice clean edge.

Don

Title: Re: felt ?
Post by: Jim-78028 on April 08, 2016, 06:18:45 am

Thanks to all for the suggestions

Title: Re: felt ?
Post by: Jim Finn on April 29, 2016, 07:28:08 am

You could also try masking and flocking the surface.