The Instrument Workshop

Parts, plans and supplies for early keyboard instruments and other stringed instruments

Scarlet Felt

Scarlet non-woven wool felt comes in three thicknesses. The thin felt is used for cutting buff stop pads, all can be used for limiting upward motion of fortepiano dampers. Strips are 5/16" (8 mm) wide and 40" (1 m) long. Thin strips are approximately 1/8” (3 mm) thick, medium strips 3/16” (4,5 mm), and thick strips 1/4” (6 mm).

Scarlet Felt

Scarlet Felt Strip