From: glog@sympatico.ca   
      
   Bobby wrote:   
   > Hello, All!   
   >   
   >    I am restoring an old secretary and the writing felt has ripped so   
   > using the original material is not an option, alas.   
   >   
   >   
   >    Does anyone out there know of a good source for writing surface   
   > felt?  I have tried the facric shops in the area but none can match it.   
   >   
   >  It is green woven wool circa 1878.   
   >   
   >   
   > Thanks!   
   >   
   >   
   > Bobby   
   >   
   Bobby...... look in your yellow pages under billiard tables, repair.   
   They use the very fine grade of felt with a smooth surface.   
      
   Also, felt by definition is matted fibres, usually wool.  If it is   
   woven, it is not felt, it is cloth.  Often, felt matte was manufactured   
   back then bonded to a light canvas backing.   
   Regards   
   Lee in Toronto   
      
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