US has gone NUTS! No Isopropyl Alcohol (Surgical spirits)

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Originally Posted by Flying10uk

People could, perhaps, try using tracing paper as an alternative, like the old fashion MOD issue toilet paper which felt a bit like using sand paper.

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Well this could be a new use for spend steel, berdan primed cartridge cases. Scrape to scrap

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Originally Posted by Surpmil

So far no run on cloth handkerchiefs. :lol:

Or just buy a bag of terrycloth rags and when used run them through the washing machine with a good dose of bleach.

Much ado.

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"Family Cloths"

Reusable Toilet Paper? | Extreme Cheapskates - YouTube

I'd rob a Nun at knife point for cash before I resorted to "Family cloths". :lol:
Mentally ill comes to mind before the word cheapskates to describe this pair, poor kids.

It's washing the other laundry aspect that I find particularly unappealing.

I suppose people could invest in a second washing machine specifically for the "family cloths" ONLY.

"...restoration/repair of a few gun stocks..." Mineral spirits will do that. TP is on sale here.

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Originally Posted by Sunray

oily residue will do that.

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Yes it will, it is also toxic, not water-soluble, and will leave an oily residue. The 91 or higher percent isopropyl has an advantage in that it will force you to work a small area at a time, removes even deep oil from the wood, dries rapidly, leaves no residue, and will raise the grain so it can be knocked off even prior to steaming. It works fantastic with bronze wool making it easy to wash out between cleanings. I've been experimenting with Orange Turpentine (Citric terpene) as a cleaning solvent and while it does okay, I found it better when used as a cleaning mixed with 40% Orange Turpentine / 60% Polymerize Raw Linseed Oil.

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Originally Posted by Flying10uk

It's washing the other laundry aspect that I find particularly unappealing.

I suppose people could invest in a second washing machine specifically for the "family cloths" ONLY.

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In the good old days the hankerchiefs were boiled on top of the kitchen range to sterilize them.

No range hoods in those days either. :ugh:

Well, no toilet paper here either, looks like I will be facing the apocalypse with a dirty *** when my supplies run out...

What the hells the matter with People!

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Well, no toilet paper here either, looks like I will be facing the apocalypse with a dirty *** when my supplies run out...

What the hells the matter with People!

Gentlemen, you make me worry:lol::lol::lol:

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Originally Posted by mrclark303

Well, no toilet paper here either, looks like I will be facing the apocalypse with a dirty *** when my supplies run out...

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May I suggest the "Family Cloth" option?

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Originally Posted by Ovidio

Gentlemen, you make me worry:lol::lol::lol:

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When us English are facing a "grave situation" we will often try to make a joke out of it.