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  1. 03-20-2013, 04:22 PM #1
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    Default Hard Felt Density

    I'm buying some hard felt to use for pasted bench strops. The felt comes in different thicknesses (1/16", 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" and up). I don't think I need a really thick felt if I'm putting it on a piece of wood for a bench strop. It also comes in different densities, soft, medium, or hard. Does anyone know what density is the best. I guess I should just go with medium but wanted to check if there was a "go-to" density. I got a hanging strop from star shaving that has a felt strop and I have no idea what density it is. Any thoughts?
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    No help with density but I would go with 1/4,can post a source?
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    I just started researching. This is where I'm looking

    100% Wool Felt - Hard Felt, Wool felt roll, Industrial Wool Felt, press felt, Zhongbang Wool Felt Co.,Ltd
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    The hard felt on my hanging strop is about 1/4 inch thick if that ia any help to you in deciding. No clue as to it's density rating.

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    Quote Originally Posted by danxaz View Post
    I just started researching. This is where I'm looking

    100% Wool Felt - Hard Felt, Wool felt roll, Industrial Wool Felt, press felt, Zhongbang Wool Felt Co.,Ltd
    The best zhongbang for the buck?
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    I am using 1/8 F1 Wool Felt on mine...
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    I think I will use the F1 as well. And going with the 1/8".


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    I am using 1/8 F1 Wool Felt on mine...
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    Quote Originally Posted by danxaz View Post
    I think I will use the F1 as well. And going with the 1/8".
    Sounds like a plan....
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    Not sure where you are located, but there is a good guy on eBay that sells quality felt.

    Felt Bobs AKA Felt Tips, Polishing Bobs AKA Felt Tips items in The Felt Store store on eBay!.
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    Also a place for felt. McMaster-Carr
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