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Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:55:26 EST
From: HikingOnThru@cs.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Re: Gun Cleaning
In a message dated 1/4/01 11:56:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,
rtlahti@email.msn.com writes:
<< You can also fold the tow into a ball and screw
the worm into it. When your through unwind the tow and wash and dry it for
further use. >>
Capt. Lahti,
I have heard of using tow a lot now and sounds like a good way to start
learning to clean my new flinter (learn the HC way that works well and you
don't have to relearn any "modern" ways, right?) I knew a person over in NC
that mad linsey-woolsey shirts from the flax plant to finsished shirt but do
not know of any other sources of tow!!! Any suggestions on places to get tow?
(Maybe I need to plant flax down by the pond, go ahead and make a "breaking
block" and get ready to card? <VBG>)
Thanks for your help (on this and many other issues you have helped on!!!)
- -C.Kent
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Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 21:08:42 -0500
From: tom roberts <troberts@gdi.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: shoes, boots
Capt'n,
I enjoyed the whole post, but was intrigued by one
part in particular. Thankfully, I've never had occasion
to get my feet wet during freezing conditions, but I'm
wondering what footwear would offer reasonable
protection in that circumstance. In your experience
do you find that a hair-in moc (buff for example)
behaves similar to wool by insulating well even
when wet or are you lining a regular moc with
wool wrapping?
Tom
Roger Lahti wrote:
>
> Our experiences and woods practices seem to be different. I don't step into
> semi-frozen mud and slush puddles in our equally wet and cold 30+- degree
> weather out west. When I do get into such situations as can not be avoided,
> my winter mocs get a bit wet but my feet do not get cold because of how they
> are constructed and how they are worn.
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Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 19:10:11 -0700
From: Todd Glover <tetontodd@juno.com>
Subject: MtMan-List: Tow linen source
For good flax and tow fiber contact: Silver Shuttle
ML 2547 Madison
Memphis, TN 38112
They sell a good size bundle for a few bucks.
"Teton" Todd D. Glover
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Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:14:23 -0600
From: Victoria Pate <vapate@juno.com>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: leather braiding
> Ms. Victoria,
>
> I remember the repartee. I get the joke. I still want to know what
> it means.
> <G> Perhaps you could turn on some of that Southern Bell charm and