I've seen that suggestion before, probably here.  There are crazy people
that replace the felt when it's only slightly worn, and it is a nice heavy
felt, so it gives your toolbox a less than virgin look instantly.

And yup, it was here, from no one less than the Happy Camper

http://swingleydev.com/ot/get/202597/single/

On Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM curt seeliger  wrote:

> Christian says:
> > Nope, not my project:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqH2NrflEk
> I am impressed at the confidence shown by gluing well before checking fit.
> Some people work to much greater precision than I do.
> I was initially appalled by scavenging the felt from a usable pool table,
> but then remembered Al's story and figured that at least he wasn't using
> his wife's heirloom tablecloth.
> --


-- 
Kirk Eppler, with a roll of felt waiting for me to redo the leatherette on
a Gerstner