Best place to buy Tow ?

[Nessmuck56]

just wondering where you folks get your tow. If I remember ...a few years ago,someone on this forum gave me an address of a women That sells tow ? Thanks for any help

 

[FlinterNick]

I grow my own, its a nice border plant.

The red flax yields better fibers.

Outsidepride.com has the blue and red flax seeds.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Well the price of tow has gone through the roof. Jas. Townsends is selling "jute tow" for $3.00 for four ounces. Me, personally, I'd drop a little more cash and get a spool of 4mm jute cord, for shoe laces, or cinching a snapsack closed, or for a gun cleaning line, line to hold my bullet board, powder measure, or my powder horn plug as well as my canteen stopper.., maybe even for fishing and attaching to the leader on a snelled hook, and when I needed some for wadding for the gun, or cleaning, or firestarting, I'd cut off a small bit and break it down into fibers. I'd probably get a spool of the 10mm stuff too. https://www.amazon.com/Tenn-Well-Ga...pe&qid=1554810654&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&th=1

LD

 

[Eric Krewson]

They have it on ebay but the shipping is pretty high.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Susan Wallace of the Silver Shuttle of Memphis TN is still listed as being in operation although I haven't seen her at events for several years. Phone number is (901)-323-7975. It would be worth a try.

I prefer tow from flax as it is a bit sturdier that the frayed jute. Jute or hemp cord should be available at most weaving and hobby/craft stores and is an acceptable alternative to tow from flax. Untwist the cord to the basic fibers.

 

[Nessmuck56]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ yup ,that’s the women ..Thanks !!

 

[Stumpkiller]

^^ Years ago I bought what I figured was a goodly amount to justify shipping.

Found out 10 lbs of Tow is like near a lifetime supply. I still have a full hank (looks like a Norse woman's wig) and then some. Beautiful long fibers.

 

[Nessmuck56]

Susan Wallace of the Silver Shuttle of Memphis TN is still listed as being in operation although I haven't seen her at events for several years. Phone number is (901)-323-7975. It would be worth a try.

I prefer tow from flax as it is a bit sturdier that the frayed jute. Jute or hemp cord should be available at most weaving and hobby/craft stores and is an acceptable alternative to tow from flax. Untwist the cord to the basic fibers.

That Phone # ...is no longah in service....THE HUNT GOES ON !!!!!

 

[FishDFly]

Log Cabin has it, 3OZ for $4.95.

 

[Carbon 6]

Keep telling myself, "I'm going to grow my own"

 

[FlinterNick]

Keep telling myself, "I'm going to grow my own"

Once you have a good crop you can harvest about 25 lbs of tow a year. You only need about 5 yards of ground.

 

[curiousgb]

Woolery.com

 

[Nessmuck56]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ a bit pricey

 

[PluggedNickel]

I grow my own, its a nice border plant.

The red flax yields better fibers.

Outsidepride.com has the blue and red flax seeds.

I ordered that seed via Amazon.com with free shipping, I did get the Red ones as well.
I have a perfect spot to plat it too.
Thanks Nick

 

[Cruzatte]

just wondering where you folks get your tow. If I remember ...a few years ago,someone on this forum gave me an address of a women That sells tow ? Thanks for any help

Last time I purchased tow, I got it from Townsends. They offer a four ounce bag for $5.50. A four ounce bag might not sound like much, but it turns out to be a pretty big amount.https://www.townsends.us/collections/fire-making/products/linen-tw195-p-1389

 

[Nessmuck56]

Yup....just placed an order with Townsends....got 2 ...4 Oz bags....and some other goodies

 

[Nessmuck56]

Now I need to find a Blacksmith....just need a couple “D” rings to sew to my strap on my shooting bag...to hang things

 

[kansas_volunteer]

You might try the Yarn Barn in Lawrence, Kansas.

https://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/Cotton-and-Flax/products/774/

Last time I was there, a few years back, they had big hanks of tow. Lawrence is a very lefty place and very anti gun using tow for shooting might get you less service than that which they give to more "acceptable uses. So, if you get in touch with them you might say you are interested in making old time Flemish bow strings for your SCA group, or some other cover story. Maybe don't say anything at all about your use, just place an order and say nothing more.

 

[RAEDWALD]

I don't know about anywhere else but plumbers supply/builders supply shops here in France stock tow as a standard shelf item for thread waterproofing with linseed putty. Still better than fancy tapes but more difficult to use. I bought a large hank years ago and am still using it. In fact I have not yet used most of it as it washes clean to reuse.

 

[Nessmuck56]

You might try the Yarn Barn in Lawrence, Kansas.

https://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/Cotton-and-Flax/products/774/

Last time I was there, a few years back, they had big hanks of tow. Lawrence is a very lefty place and very anti gun using tow for shooting might get you less service than that which they give to more "acceptable uses. So, if you get in touch with them you might say you are interested in making old time Flemish bow strings for your SCA group, or some other cover story. Maybe don't say anything at all about your use, just place an order and say nothing more.

I’ll just tell them..I plan on making a tow band for my MAGA hat!