WOOL OR NOT WOOL?

[APG]

I'm getting supplies together to make my own "Wonder Wads". You know little felt discs that are saturated with lube that I use in my revolvers. Then I got to thinking do I need to use real wool felt or is does that matter? Any and all answers would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Maven]

Yes, it does matter. Have a look at this site and product: Duro-Felt Products

 

[deermanok]

I don't know if something like cardboard would work?

 

[FishDFly]

I have made them out of the felt used for windows. Works fine.

As above, Duro is what I have used.

 

[Kansas Jake]

You want to avoid products containing synthetic materials that melt. Otherwise a number of things work. I’ve used durofelt but also used scrap wool blanket material left over from a capote project.

 

[BallBoy]

Does leather work? How thick would it need to be to function as needed?

 

[toot]

I use rag wool.

 

[ulscot]

I made a large pile punched out of an old felt cowboy hat. They’ve worked great.

 

[APG]

Yes, it does matter. Have a look at this site and product: Duro-Felt Products

I'll check that out. Thank you.

 

[nkbj]

You can use most anything that will work as a retainer for the lube, if you dip them in a melted lube that solidifies fairly hard. But that said, not being cellulose, wool has the advantage of not wanting to smolder.

 

[APG]

I went ahead and ordered some real wool felt from Duro Felt and should be here soon. Thanks for the input.