How tight should the patch and ball be?
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How tight should the patch and ball be?
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No trouble moving around on the site. Whats the problem?
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This is the one, I took this picture of it recently when i picked up another Yard of it. Here is a Link to it as well, i see it’s on Sale right now to boot

https://www.joann.com/jo-ann-stores-unbleached-drill-fabric/683532.html

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Shorty wrote:Mr.idaholewis, thank you for the reply, i did actually buy some of that same material the other day. Took calipers and went in, great place to shop. Having wife wash as we speak. Will let you know the results this week, thank you...
I am looking forward to your Results Shorty. Aim small, miss small


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Like Jon said a fairly tight patch will also reduce the fouling in the bore.
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You'll waste less material cutting it into squares. The patches don't need to be round.
I use a fabric roller type cutter and board you can buy at Walmart.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-Fabric-Cutting-Set-2-Piece-Rotary-Cutter-and-Cutting-Mat/17354461
Just watch your fingers. that blade on the roller is super super sharp.
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My therapist asked me if other members of my family suffer from mental health. I told him "No we all seem to enjoy it!"
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Shorty wrote:Lewis has a good post of him making one of the hole saws into a fine cutter. He grinds the teeth off, rotates it with a drill and uses a file on the outside at a bevel to create a cutter. Finishes with sandpaper. What i want to know is the size cutter i need for the .54 cal. Ty..
The 1-1/4” is perfect for .54 Cal

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Thanks Rob
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PRAYER SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST RESPONSE - NOT YOUR LAST RESORT.
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
My therapist asked me if other members of my family suffer from mental health. I told him "No we all seem to enjoy it!"
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PRAYER SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST RESPONSE - NOT YOUR LAST RESORT.
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
My therapist asked me if other members of my family suffer from mental health. I told him "No we all seem to enjoy it!"
Bronko22000- Posts : 372
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PRAYER SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST RESPONSE - NOT YOUR LAST RESORT.
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
My therapist asked me if other members of my family suffer from mental health. I told him "No we all seem to enjoy it!"
Bronko22000- Posts : 372
Join date : 2022-01-20
Age : 69
Location : Locust Gap, PA
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