Felt for way wipers

[682bear]

I'm looking to buy some felt to make new wipers out of, but not sure what type is best.

I've made a few using some felt that came with a South Bend felt kit that I sourced from ebay...

McMaster has felt in various densities and materials... ranging from soft to hard, in wool, polyester, etc...

I'm guessing I would need a 'firm', hard would be too stiff...?

Would the wool be better than polyester? Or not?

I'm a fuzz out of my comfort zone with this... any information would be appreciated.

Thanks- Bear

 

[DavidR8]

How about a sample pack from these folks?

SAE Industrial Felt

The largest supplier of Canada's online felt materials and products. Browse our collection of craft, designer and industrial felts available by the roll, sheets, ribbons & stripping. Our products include wool boot liners, insoles, felt pads, felting wool and more. Shop online today!

thefeltstore.ca

 

[mksj]

I made some felt wipers embedded in plastic holders, I used 1/4" Grade F1 Pressed Wool Felt which is the highest density and holds up well. I bought a 12"x12" sheet, which goes a long way. The felt is behind the plastic/rubber wipes so that chips do not get caught in the felt, I would also add oil to them.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[Ultradog MN]

I have purchased felt from these people 3 times. They will sell you remnants pretty reasonable.
Call and the nice lady there will take your order on the phone.

Duro-Felt Products

www.durofelt.com

 

[cathead]

Being somewhat frugal, I used the wiper material from inside several computer printer cartridges. Also I collected
(maybe I'm a pack rat) a bunch of red felt from a scrapped piano saved for later use. If I ever move I may have
to call 1-800-PACK-RAT for a moving/shipping container... Believe it or not, such a business exists with that number.
Need something? I probly got it...........




ps: With all the money I have saved over the years, I could spring for a brand new Deckel FP-1

 

[Martin W]

I purchased the same felt as Mksj , from McMaster Carr. Worked great. It is very firm. I used it on my K&T and my lathe. I would think harder felt to softer felt works better for wiping. I have neoprene wipers on the boring mill and they are outstanding for keeping chips out.
Martin

 

[682bear]

Ok, thanks, everyone.

I'll order the recommended felt from McMaster... I just need to see what thickness I'll need.

Thanks again

-Bear

 

[ChazzC]

I have purchased felt from these people 3 times. They will sell you remnants pretty reasonable.
Call and the nice lady there will take your order on the phone.

Duro-Felt Products

www.durofelt.com

I, too, have purchased several times from Duro-Felt: great prices and free shipping in U.S.