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We have quite a few discussions about the proper size, number, thickness, etc., of cards and wads for our smoothies. That got me to thinking about how it was done back in the day, mid to late 18th century for me.
I'm sure they weren't cutting cardboard circles from cereal boxes, or buying thick fiber wads from ToW. So what were they using?
I know just about anything works in a pinch, but what was common? Leather for overpowder? Leaves or grass or paper for overshot? Bark? Wasp nest for sure...
Which then begs the question about lube. Edges of leather, I suppose, but what about all the other wadding materials? And how about blowing holes in the pattern?
Not sure if this is the right forum, but I am interested what you more erudite folk know or think about this.
I'm sure they weren't cutting cardboard circles from cereal boxes, or buying thick fiber wads from ToW. So what were they using?
I know just about anything works in a pinch, but what was common? Leather for overpowder? Leaves or grass or paper for overshot? Bark? Wasp nest for sure...
Which then begs the question about lube. Edges of leather, I suppose, but what about all the other wadding materials? And how about blowing holes in the pattern?
Not sure if this is the right forum, but I am interested what you more erudite folk know or think about this.