new2bp 40 Cal Joined Aug 18, 2021 Messages 344 Reaction score 507 Nov 17, 2022 #1 I know we've discussed wool for wadding aplenty, but I always beleived it to be in reference to sheep wool Just found out a cowerker has a few alpacas ... Any issues using alpaca wool for wadding instead of sheeps wool?
I know we've discussed wool for wadding aplenty, but I always beleived it to be in reference to sheep wool Just found out a cowerker has a few alpacas ... Any issues using alpaca wool for wadding instead of sheeps wool?
Phil Coffins 69 Cal. Joined Dec 7, 2017 Messages 3,826 Reaction score 11,693 Location Colorado Nov 17, 2022 #2 Only virgin alpaca wool will work!
TDM Cannon Joined May 28, 2022 Messages 9,660 Reaction score 24,222 Location Louisiana & My camp in Mississippi Nov 17, 2022 #3 I bet the Alpaca wool will work just fine.
S sheriff john 58 Cal. MLF Supporter Joined Jul 22, 2021 Messages 2,081 Reaction score 4,633 Location Northeast Missouri Nov 17, 2022 #4 If you enjoy the smell of burning hair and don't wish a tight seal/much velocity, why not? You "can" use about anything for wadding and old-timers did. There are far better options.
If you enjoy the smell of burning hair and don't wish a tight seal/much velocity, why not? You "can" use about anything for wadding and old-timers did. There are far better options.
hanshi Cannon Joined May 7, 2009 Messages 14,367 Reaction score 9,420 Location New England Nov 17, 2022 #5 Never tried it but I don't see why not.
nhmoose 58 Cal. MLF Supporter Joined Sep 30, 2010 Messages 5,820 Reaction score 4,230 Location North of Golden Pond, NH, USA Nov 17, 2022 #6 Better question for friend what's an Alpaca taste like?
tenngun Cannon MLF Supporter Joined Jan 27, 2008 Messages 29,191 Reaction score 40,361 Location Republic mo Nov 17, 2022 #7 nhmoose said: Better question for friend what's an Alpaca taste like? Click to expand... Mutton
tenngun Cannon MLF Supporter Joined Jan 27, 2008 Messages 29,191 Reaction score 40,361 Location Republic mo Nov 17, 2022 #8 I’ve used dog hair ant it works as good as hemp and tow, but did stink
Kansas Kid 32 Cal. MLF Supporter Joined Nov 21, 2008 Messages 934 Reaction score 727 Location Ne KS Nov 20, 2022 #9 Alpaca makes for the best warm socks and hats.
Johnny Tremain Silversmith in training Joined Apr 11, 2005 Messages 2,950 Reaction score 2,446 Location Pacific NorthWet Nov 20, 2022 #10 We make blankets out of alpaca wool. Id not waste it on wadding. warmest blanket around.
Loyalist Dave Cannon Staff member Moderator MLF Supporter Joined Nov 22, 2011 Messages 17,117 Reaction score 16,105 Location People's Republic of Maryland Nov 20, 2022 #11 tenngun said: Mutton Click to expand... Curry...., cause if you expect to eat it, you better be using a LOT of curry powder.... LD
tenngun said: Mutton Click to expand... Curry...., cause if you expect to eat it, you better be using a LOT of curry powder.... LD