Nessmuck56
40 Cal.
wondering who you guys get your tow from ? Also looking for a good size piece of flint for fire making too. Thanks for any help.
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Looking for Tow ....help !
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although I am given to understand that "flea bay" is squarely anti2dA, there is a fellow selling one pound parcels for about twelve or thirteen dollars
Cruzatte
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Jas. Townsend & Son sells four oz. bags for $5.50.
running horse
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2nd on tounsends. You can also gather substitutions from your area. I have no documentation for it's used from native plants but it's likely by those living or spending extra time far from linen sources.
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As far as Flint, same places have some and it's possible to find something that works just as good from your area. Out here in some places I find Jasper, agate in others but have used basalt with good success also it just came down to finding the right edge on the rock
They sell hemp tow, and jute tow, not linen tow, which is what a lot of the old books are referring to..., but I don't think that matters much.
I'd recommend that you get a spool of jute twine, and use that, which also gives you ties for garden plants, depending on the "ply" you can get it small enough to attach things like your powder measure to your bag strap, or your bullet board, and you can very easily twist it into a thicker rope and use that cord for a military tin canteen strap, or to cinch a leather or cloth bag closed, or the close the top of an 18th century rucksack.
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As Loyalist Dave has stated (paraphrased), "Jute is Okay". I feel that the coarser tow (flax) fibers clean a bit better, but shredded jute twine is certainly a good and acceptable alternative cleaning material. Shredded jute twine is a great tinder for fire starting.
WRustyLane
32 Cal.
I've seen flax tow on Flea Bay I think it was $20.00/Lb.
IF I'm buying something that's $20 a pound, then it better have a label of filet mignon and come wrapped in bacon.
LD
Just got a couple of bags from Turkey Foot Traders and it’s the cleanest I’ve ever bought.
Nessmuck56
40 Cal.
^^^^^^^ Good to know !
Nes: I have flint up the wazu, come to a vous and I'll bust a couple pieces off for you,FREE!
Nit Wit
Nessmuck56
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Thanks Nit Wit....when is your fall woods walk ?
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I use cotton balls
Our fall vous is October 11,12, 13th. People show up the Saturday before.over 100 acres to camp and roam, surrounded by 2000 acres of woods. Keep in touch
NW
rich pierce
70 Cal.
Sorry to keep this topic drifting but where is this event and is it open?
Nit Wit is in Maine. I may have to look for some at the Fort Massac Encampment in October 19 and 20. I have seen craftsmen demonstrating the processing of flax. Lots of tow available there.
