Felt for Table Top

Antnee-

I use grass mats from JTT Scenery Products, which are available in a variety of shades in 50" x 100" rolls; the product is a felt-coated paper, which is thinner and easier to cut than heavy felt or synthetic grass carpets.

Most hobby stores have the product in stock, but it also can be ordered from JTT (http://miniaturetree.com/55-grass-mat).

Hope this helps!

-John

Keep us posted and post pictures as you go along. I'm interested in this style layout as well

If there are any stores in your area that sells or repairs pool tables,  check them out.

Indoor/ Outdoor green carpeting like you might find at Home Depot has always worked for me.

I haven't been in Lowes for a couple years but they had a nice green indoor outdoor carpet.  It would be rolled and wrapped in plastic located near the check out. It looks PW. Dave

I got my green felt at Hobby Lobby

I usually go to Michael's for those types of supplies.

I just ordered more from Amazon:

FabricLA Acrylic Felt Fabric - 72" Inch Wide 1.6mm Thick Felt by The Yard - Use Felt Sheets for Sewing, Cushion and Padding, DIY Arts & Crafts - White, 5 Yard

Tom Stoltz

in Maine

Has anyone used felt as roadbed under track?  I imagine that it would help with noise, but looks probably questionable.

Bill

@ogaugenut posted:

Has anyone used felt as roadbed under track?  I imagine that it would help with noise, but looks probably questionable.

Bill

I put my track on top of the felt.  Probably helps reduce the noise level, but I use S-Trax which is quiet anyway.

Tom Stoltz

in Maine

There is a large selection of felt at JoAnn Fabrics. $7.99 a yard 72" width.

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

There is a large selection of felt at JoAnn Fabrics. $7.99 a yard 72" width.

That's a great price, Scott.  Way better than Amazon...

Tom Stoltz

in Maine

I used felt years ago for my Christmas layout during my HO era, and the lint got into drive rods ext. never again. I bought the cheap grass carpet at Lowes for my permanent layout and it works great.