WANTED Tow

[rusticbob]

Where can I get tow!
I tried Track, Log Cabin Shop, even Amazon and EBay.
Unless it’s called something else, I cannot find any.
I did find raw sheep sheeting’s or wool. But that is pretty pricey.
Any ideas?

 

[rp77469]

Ebay. Bought a large USPS priority box there a few years back, gave half away and still working away on what I kept. Lasts a long time if you wash and reuse it.

 

[Ohio Rusty]

I have a nice big hank of tow I'll sell you !! Good for several years of barrel cleaning. After the tow gets used over and over and gets really black with fouling, keep it dry and use it as tinder for firestarting. How about $12 shipped. (I pay the shipping). I can do paypal. PM me if interested.
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[Mad Hatter]

I have a nice big hank of tow I'll sell you !! Good for several years of barrel cleaning. After the tow gets used over and over and gets really black with fouling, keep it dry and use it as tinder for firestarting. How about $12 shipped. (I pay the shipping). I can do paypal. PM me if interested.
Ohio Rusty ><>

 

[William Hagewood]

You can also get it at Samsonhistorical.com

 

[rusticbob]

I have a nice big hank of tow I'll sell you !! Good for several years of barrel cleaning. After the tow gets used over and over and gets really black with fouling, keep it dry and use it as tinder for firestarting. How about $12 shipped. (I pay the shipping). I can do paypal. PM me if interested.
Ohio Rusty ><>

I have seen Mike Belliview use it for wadding. Does it catch on fire upon firing?

 

[rp77469]

I have seen Mike Belliview use it for wadding. Does it catch on fire upon firing?

Good question. I mainly use it for cleaning my Pedersoli Bess and an original Damascus English double. Cleans better than patches with a jag. I'd guess it is flammable as I have used some in fire starting contests. It worked, but I did not win.

 

[Banjoman]

If you want it for just wadding, jute tow works good. If used dry, it will smolder so I usually spit on it before loading.

 

[Kentuckyjed]

https://www.amazon.com/AAYU-Raw-Jute-Grass-Fiber/dp/B078XZMCFP

 

[mtsage]

I got good rough tow from these guys. https://flaxforsale.com/index.html

 

[Crow Creek]

Where can I get tow!
I tried Track, Log Cabin Shop, even Amazon and EBay.
Unless it’s called something else, I cannot find any.
I did find raw sheep sheeting’s or wool. But that is pretty pricey.
Any ideas?

I just purchased from here. Very good product and it works great in smoothbore and rifles. Washable and reusable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2345614204...BKSo-wvTuy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[rusticbob]

I just purchased from here. Very good product and it works great in smoothbore and rifles. Washable and reusable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2345614204...BKSo-wvTuy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thank you, I just ordered a 1/2 pound. If I only use it for cleaning it should last a long time.

 

[Doc]

Tow and/or grease patches can start fires. At Little Butt Mountain Men rendezvous they lost the use of the property shortly after a tow caused fire. At the shooters meeting everyone was told not to use any. But some just don’t care. On a range it may be acceptable but definitely not on a trail walk.

 

[Cruzatte]

I have seen Mike Belliview use it for wadding. Does it catch on fire upon firing?

Yes, it can in my experience. I have ceased using it as a wad directly over the powder charge, and now moisten it before pushing it down atop the ball.

 

[Mwal]

It can but I rub the powder facing side with my TOTW Mink oil patch lube. Lubing it also keeps fouling to a minimum. I have not had that burn or smolder. I pick all of the left over tow downrange for reuse as a wad again or for cleaning with a tow worm. Can be rinsed and reused for sure.
Mwal

 

[tenngun]

Thank you, I just ordered a 1/2 pound. If I only use it for cleaning it should last a long time.

It goes pretty quick

 

[tenngun]

I make hemp tow, from hemp cord bought in wal mart, easy peasy.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I have seen Mike Belliview use it for wadding. Does it catch on fire upon firing?

If it’s dry, yes it will.

But I grease mine and it doesn’t smolder at all.