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   rslatm | Sep 08, 2002 04:50pm | #1

   I haven't tried anything big like you are doing but an adhesive comes to mind. I've bought felt on rolls that were peel and stick. You might check with a fabric store on adhesive or try a search on google.com

   Rick

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   dlaporte | Sep 08, 2002 09:37pm | #3

   Larry & RSL,

   Thanks for the input, I now have something to start with besides struggling on my own. I'll let you know how I make out.

   Don

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   LarryPile | Sep 08, 2002 06:44pm | #2

   Hi,

   I've done quite a bit of work with felt.  Here's what I've found works.

   Take either stiff cardboard (thicker mat board..for cutting mats for artwork, pictures) or, if you can stand the extra thickness, 1/4 plywood and cut to fit the case.  Make each slightly undersize (1/16th" undersize).

   Spray a decent spray adhesive on the face of the cardboard and gently place the felt on the face...making sure no wrinkles, etc.  Sometimes, for creases and folds, it helps to iron the felt first.  If you use something fairly quick drying, it will dry in minutes. 

   Then turn the whole arrangement over (felt side down and the back of the cardboard up) and cut a miter-shaped slit in the felt in each corner...so you can fold without wrinkles.  Test fold and get it the way you want it...even though this is the side you won't ever see..... before doing the next step.

   Spray your adhesive on the back of the felt and back of the cardboard, fold over and smooth out.

   Allow to dry and then either glue, screw or wedge into place.

   I've also seen flocked boxes/cases....slow-drying fiber-colored glue is sprayed on and then, while still wet, similarly colored fibers that are electrostatically charged are "sprayed" onto the wet colored glue.  The equipment to do this is very cheap (check Woodworker's supply, rockler...any of the woodworking suppliers have the colored glue, fibers and "flocking gun"....probably less than $25 for the whole deal....), the fibers come in several colors, etc...I think if you have a fittet, routed case (say for a dial caliper or something non-square) this would be the way to go.  That said, I cannot recommend because I've never used.  All of my stuff has been very flat, easy felting.

   Could you let us know how it goes....maybe post a picture when you're done?

   lp