Patches-pillow ticking ...

[azmntman]

I also iron. Semi neat freak (cept for my desk :shocked2: )

 

[cynthialee]

I hope that is a period correct iron...?

:haha:

 

[FishDFly]

huh?????????????????????

 

[cynthialee]

I don't see why more of you fellas who cut at the muzzle don't use a small scissor. The cut is easier and cleaner. Also there have been scissor around for a very long time, I bet you could even find a HC/PC scissor that is correct to the period you may be portraying.

 

[Louisk]

Not the least bit period correct, but when I started cutting patches my wife suggested using her Fiskars rotary cutter set. I can really turn out patches now without blisters on my fingers from scissors.

 

[cynthialee]

Not the least bit period correct, but when I started cutting patches my wife suggested using her Fiskars rotary cutter set. I can really turn out patches now without blisters on my fingers from scissors.

Funny thing was I wasn't even going to suggest that to this crowd but now that it is brought up...
Great idea.

 

[hanshi]

:hmm: Well, I guess that stomps that idea into the dirt. Just a well since I have several pair of my own scissors and don't mind cutting...or maybe punching them out. :idunno:

 

[Snakebite]

What works for me, wash out the sizing, tear into strips, lube with mink oil to where they are still almost dry feeling, just barely slick, roll up and stick in a tin can (I have an old bandaide can I've had for about 35 years). When I go to the range, pull out a roll and cut at the muzzle. Simple, don't need scissors, use a SHARP patch knife. Too easy and simple. Something else may work better for you, as I said, this is what works for me.

 

[azmntman]

huh?????????????????????

He said his DIL (daughter in law) suggested Pinking Shears for cutting patch material.

 

[BrownBear]

I don't see why more of you fellas who cut at the muzzle don't use a small scissor. The cut is easier and cleaner.

I tried small scissors and quickly abandoned them. For one thing, my fingers are really thick at the joints and the finger loops hang up. I look like a dog trying to shake tape of its feet trying to get them back off my hand.

For another, if my knife is as sharp as it should be, it cuts the patch really cleanly- better than scissors. On top of that it does it in a single quick swipe with no sawing. If I have to saw on the patch or the cut isn't clean, I haven't done my job with the sharpener.

Just for background, I was a commercial fly tyer for 10 years back in my younger years. Paid for two babies and two college degrees sitting at the fly tying vise with small scissors, so I know them well. I still tie a whole lot of flies to this day and have tried about every brand and model of small scissors on the market including surgical scissors. And a good sharp knife still works better for cutting patches at the muzzle.

 

[SDSmlf]

Scissors? A sharp knife. If it is able to easily cut the hair off your arm you are good to go. Have tried a straighrazor at the range and it works great. Just haven't figured out how to use in the field without fear of spilling blood, my blood. Untilmatly use a sharp sheath knife. It works. Keep rolls of patching material in old film canisters to keep material clean. In this digital age believe the older Kodak metal cans would pass the PC muster? Plastic ones may be ok for the cap and ball crowd.

 

[Stumpkiller]

I use a leather pouch I treated inside with melted beeswax to carry my lubed patch strips (torn into strips).

 

[Snakebite]

I don't see why more of you fellas who cut at the muzzle don't use a small scissor. The cut is easier and cleaner.

I tried small scissors and quickly abandoned them. For one thing, my fingers are really thick at the joints and the finger loops hang up. I look like a dog trying to shake tape of its feet trying to get them back off my hand.

For another, if my knife is as sharp as it should be, it cuts the patch really cleanly- better than scissors. On top of that it does it in a single quick swipe with no sawing. If I have to saw on the patch or the cut isn't clean, I haven't done my job with the sharpener.

Just for background, I was a commercial fly tyer for 10 years back in my younger years. Paid for two babies and two college degrees sitting at the fly tying vise with small scissors, so I know them well. I still tie a whole lot of flies to this day and have tried about every brand and model of small scissors on the market including surgical scissors. And a good sharp knife still works better for cutting patches at the muzzle.

I agree that a good sharp knife cuts cleaner and closer than scissor can. :thumbsup:

 

[In Over My Head]

Do remember the proper order: Wash, THEN make into strips!

If you do it in the opposite order you may be agitated by the result. Somehow, I know this.

 

[Snakebite]

Do remember the proper order: Wash, THEN make into strips!

If you do it in the opposite order you may be agitated by the result. Somehow, I know this.

I guess to be more exact, I said wash out the sizing and then tear into strips, I guess I should have said wash out the sizing, DRY IT, then tear into strips. I thought everyone could read my mind.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Knife, scissors, tearing, pinking shears, rotary cutter.... .....Now you know why I made a patch cutter, to make circular patches.......Simple.... :grin:

Are we loading a muzzleloader or getting a hair cut, shave and manicure?..... :haha:

 

[Black Hand]

Knife, scissors, tearing, pinking shears, rotary cutter.... .....Now you know why I made a patch cutter, to make circular patches.......Simple.... :grin:

Are we loading a muzzleloader or getting a hair cut, shave and manicure?..... :haha:

Perhaps, we need to drill down to the answer....?

 

[Pete44ru]

No matter - just don't go "commando". :rotf:

 

[Kansas Jake]

No matter - just don't go "commando". :rotf:

Doesn't that make it harder to get the lead out? :haha:

 

[Electric Miner]

Don't make me post my kilt pics...