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yamoon Frequent Elocutionist Offline NRA Life, ASSRA , GGCA, MCA Posts: 1006 Location: Junction City Kansas Joined: Feb 11^th, 2012	Recycling face masks Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 12:37pm	Print Post
	Went to the range yesterday to try a new to me system Concurrenz German schuetzen rifle. I fired about 25 rounds of stop ring bullets, decided to run a tight fitting dry patch thru the bore to check for leading. Rats, forgot the patches. The only thing I could find in the truck was a used blue paper face mask. I cut it about the right size, put it on a piercing jag and it worked just as good or better than a cloth patch. I am cheap, from now on when I enter a store and a young person says “sir, would you like a face mask” I will say “could I have 2”. Mike


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #1 - Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 12:56pm	Print Post
	Some paper products can actually be quite abrasive. I too am also conservative so I picked up a cutting board and now buy cozy flannel from the local fabric store and by the yard when on sale. I can now also make my own patches to a more exacting fit and for next to nothing.

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yamoon Frequent Elocutionist Offline NRA Life, ASSRA , GGCA, MCA Posts: 1006 Location: Junction City Kansas Joined: Feb 11^th, 2012	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #2 - Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 4:07pm	Print Post
	Even though I used it in pinch, I meant the post tongue and cheek. I will continue to use cloth patches. Mike


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Dellet Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1303 Joined: May 19^th, 2017	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #3 - Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 4:17pm	Print Post
	yamoon wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 4:07pm: Even though I used it in pinch, I meant the post tongue and cheek. I will continue to use cloth patches. Mike I was more worried about the secret cleaning ingredient, than the material it was applied with.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 18053 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #4 - Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 7:25pm	Print Post
	I used to cut up old T shirts, or other soft flannel to use for patches. But I found a seller who sells 2" square patches at around $7 per 1200 shipped to my door. Not sure how they're making any money, but I appreciate the time it's saved me from sitting around cutting up old rags.

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #5 - Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 10:20pm	Print Post
	Not sure how a 2 inch patch can actually fit everything that one might have?

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rollingblock Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 399 Location: Texas part of New Mexico Joined: Aug 19^th, 2012	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #6 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 1:29pm	Print Post
	marlinguy wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 7:25pm: I used to cut up old T shirts, or other soft flannel to use for patches. But I found a seller who sells 2" square patches at around $7 per 1200 shipped to my door. Not sure how they're making any money, but I appreciate the time it's saved me from sitting around cutting up old rags. Wow, what is his contact information?


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12348 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #7 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 3:11pm	Print Post
	Sometimes I make patches out of Scott white shop towels. They work excellent. Can make a nice full bag of patches any size I want on the paper cutter in a jiffy.

	A blind squirrel runs into a tree every once in a while.
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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #8 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 3:47pm	Print Post
	Joe I was sitting here and thinking that maybe those Covid Masks would be better served for Toilet Paper in a Pinch.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12348 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #9 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 4:08pm	Print Post
	The whole mask thing is gross.

	A blind squirrel runs into a tree every once in a while.
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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 18053 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #10 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 4:11pm	Print Post
	rollingblock wrote on Nov 24^th, 2021 at 1:29pm: marlinguy wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2021 at 7:25pm: I used to cut up old T shirts, or other soft flannel to use for patches. But I found a seller who sells 2" square patches at around $7 per 1200 shipped to my door. Not sure how they're making any money, but I appreciate the time it's saved me from sitting around cutting up old rags. Wow, what is his contact information? Looked it up for you, and seems his price is higher now. Still what I think is a bargain, but $13.49 for 1200 now. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2102 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #11 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 4:28pm	Print Post
	Either he awakened from a long sleep, or inflation really is rampant!!

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 18053 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #12 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 4:44pm	Print Post
	rkba2nd wrote on Nov 24^th, 2021 at 4:28pm: Either he awakened from a long sleep, or inflation really is rampant!! Been over a year since I bought the last batch, so like everything prices are jumping quickly!

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #13 - Nov 24^th, 2021 at 5:01pm	Print Post
	Last time the Cozy Flannel came on sale at the Fabric Store. Along with a 40% off online discount it was pretty much next to nothing price wise. Also did the same when I bought my Fabric cutting board. I now probably have pretty close to a lifetime supply. It only takes me a few minutes to cut a years worth of patches that will actually fit right. I also use Parker Hale wrap Jags so the fit might be more critical than if I were using something other type.

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craigster Oldtimer Offline Posts: 823 Location: lost coast CA Joined: Feb 20^th, 2011	Re: Recycling face masks Reply #14 - Dec 4^th, 2021 at 3:43pm	Print Post
	marlinguy wrote on Nov 24^th, 2021 at 4:44pm: rkba2nd wrote on Nov 24^th, 2021 at 4:28pm: Either he awakened from a long sleep, or inflation really is rampant!! Been over a year since I bought the last batch, so like everything prices are jumping quickly! Let's Go Brandon !


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