On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:01:15 -0000, "Simon Stroud"
wrote:

ISTR that the instrument of choice in the old BT or probably PO lead cable
jointing days was a moleskin rather than a damp cloth!

Moleskins for soldering need to be made from good cotton moleskin and
lubricated with tallow. Proper moleskin works a lot better than even
denim or corduroy. I've been trying lots of different fabrics lately
as lead-wiping moleskins, cotton, linen, wool, even Kevlar and
asbestos. You can't beat the traditional stuff.

And yes, I have even tried using Mole. I really don't recommend that.