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David Yossi Snellen:
Gentlemen,
With the cost of wonder wads being so expensive, and crisco melting out on the second or third shot,  what do y'all think about plumber's wax ( like the seal for toliets).  It seems like it wouldn't melt and would seal well.  What do y'all think?
David

melsdad:
I think the wax ring for a toilet would be very hard to clean, not that it wouldn't work though. Maybe just experiment with it.

Give this a try it should do the trick for you. This recipe will lube hundreds of patches.

Stumpy's Moose Snot

A premium multi-shot between wiping (10+) patch lube stable over a wide temperature range.
SPECIFICALLY designed for use of patched round balls in a loading block

Beeswax 2 oz.
Castor Oil 8 oz.
Murphy's Oil Soap 1 oz.


Heat beeswax in a soup can set a pot of water. ( A double-boiler. I keep my beeswax in a one pound coffee can and measure out what I need by melting it and pouring it into measuring cups). Add just enough water so the inner can does not begin to float (should be just short of the lube level in the can). Heat the water to a low boil. In a separate can, add the castor oil and Murphy's oil soap (cold). Once the beeswax is melted, swap the castor oil can in the pot of water for the beeswax. Add the beeswax to the oils. It will clump up. Stir with an ice tea spoon as the mixture heats up. When it fully melts there will be a scum that floats to the top and just won't mix in. Be patient. DO NOT COOK THE MIXTURE. Once the solids are dissolved there is no need to heat further. Skim the scum off. Remove the mix from the heat and wipe the water off the outside (so it won't drip into the container when you pour it out). FINAL TOP SECRET STEP: Add a teaspoon of Murphy's Oil Soap and stir vigorously. This last step makes the lube frothy and smooth - really adds to the appearance; though it doesn't seem to matter to the function of the lube. Clamp the can in the jaws of a vice-grip pliers and pour into the waiting tins. Allow to cool a half hour.

Note: it if is a hinged tin - line the edge that has the hinges with a strip of aluminum foil so it doesn't ooze out before it cools.

R.M.:
I've been buying felt in bulk, and cutting my own wads. Then I dip them into my home-brew lube. There's various methods of cutting wads. Automotive supply shops carry cheap simple gasket punches that work well. I get my felt on-line here.  http://www.durofelt.com/index.html
If you'd like more information, don't be afraid to ask.

Voyageur:
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David Yossi Snellen:
Gentlemen,
Thanks for the help.
RM, what do you use on the wads?  Wonderwads are up past 5.00 per hundred!!
Thanks,
David

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