« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning  (Read 1532 times)

Offline Timberdog

  • Starting Member
  • *
  • Posts: 49
Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« on: August 20, 2021, 01:24:05 AM »
I tried the search menu, but track of the wolf is also summarized as TOW…So sorry if this has been discussed before but I can’t find it.

Everybody sure talks about it a bunch, so help a fellow to try it out.  I’ll be ordering a toe worm soon…
Logged

Offline rich pierce

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *
  • Posts: 18915
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2021, 02:57:53 AM »
I’ve picked it up at events. I plan to grow a patch of flax next year.
Logged
Andover, Vermont

Offline Dennis Glazener

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *
  • Posts: 19362
    • GillespieRifles
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2021, 07:20:38 PM »
Quote from: Timberdog on August 20, 2021, 01:24:05 AM
I tried the search menu, but track of the wolf is also summarized as TOW…So sorry if this has been discussed before but I can’t find it.

Everybody sure talks about it a bunch, so help a fellow to try it out.  I’ll be ordering a toe worm soon…

How much do you want? Here is where I got mine http://flaxforsale.com/html/flax_store.html
Dennis
Logged
"I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend" - Thomas Jefferson

Offline Timberdog

  • Starting Member
  • *
  • Posts: 49
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2021, 01:50:35 AM »

How much do you want? Here is where I got mine http://flaxforsale.com/html/flax_store.html
Dennis


Thank you very much Dennis!!!
Logged

Offline Dan Fruth

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
    • D Fruth Flintlocker
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2021, 03:09:49 AM »
I just ordered 2 pounds of unspun flax and plan to offer it for sale with or without a tow worm.
Logged
The old Quaker, "We are non-resistance friend, but ye are standing where I intend to shoot!"

Offline Timberdog

  • Starting Member
  • *
  • Posts: 49
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2021, 06:23:40 AM »
Dan Fruth I’m the one Who put a check in the mail today for your toe worms!🤣🤣🤣
Logged

Offline WadePatton

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5274
  • Tennessee
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2021, 07:43:47 AM »
Got mine from Ebay a few years ago.  Found out that plumbing suppliers carry hemp tow. Might grab some of that to try (for plumbing too).
Logged
Hold to the Wind

Offline Magungo1066

  • Starting Member
  • *
  • Posts: 46
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2021, 04:26:34 AM »
Quote from: Timberdog on August 20, 2021, 01:24:05 AM
I tried the search menu, but track of the wolf is also summarized as TOW…So sorry if this has been discussed before but I can’t find it.

Everybody sure talks about it a bunch, so help a fellow to try it out.  I’ll be ordering a toe worm soon…

Amazon! Just type in flax linen.
Logged

Offline Timberdog

  • Starting Member
  • *
  • Posts: 49
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2021, 01:26:59 AM »
Flax Linen…search…that’s just too smart for me apparently!  Your right!
Logged

Offline Mike_StL

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 129
Re: Where do you get “tow” for cleaning
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2021, 03:33:16 AM »
The best tow is the remnant from processing flax to make linen thread.  The tow from flax is harder and more coarse than the hemp, sisal or manila tow that is commonly offered.  If you don't want to wait for an order to come in, you can get jute or hemp twine from a hobby shop or big box hardware store.  Cut the twine in about 6" lengths and unravel the strands to single strands and you will have an acceptable tow.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »