I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior
moment). Does anybody know what the mixture is for making them?

Thanks
Terry

Terry,
The easiest way is to use about a tablespoon of varnish and about half an
old, well worn & washed, 'T' - shirt. Hold the cloth, flat, on your hand,
and drizzle the varnish over it. Wad & kneed the fabric until the varnish is
thoroughly distributed. Store in a Zip-Lock bag.

For a much neater solution - use one of those 'Swiffer' cloths. A while ago
there was even one that came in a 'glove' form.

Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
{Most of the time I just use a rag dampened with the 'appropriate' thinner -
mineral spirits or water - depending on the finish}

"Terry Kemmerer" wrote in message
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I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior
moment). Does anybody know what the mixture is for making them?

Thanks
Terry

Ron ...

For a much neater solution - use one of those 'Swiffer' cloths. A while
ago
there was even one that came in a 'glove' form.

I was thinking of trying that but was afraid it might leave some sort of
residue.

Lee


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On Sat, 07 Aug 2004 17:17:16 -0400, Terry Kemmerer wrote:

I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior

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I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior
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I was going to go that route several years ago but, after checking on the
price of cheese cloth and thinking of all the messy stuff, I went by
O'Reilly's auto parts and got a box of a dozen for the cost of an extra
large pepperoni pizza(with extra cheese). That's enough tack cloths to last
me 'til I'm pushing up daises out at Memorial Park.

Larry
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I would stay away from the swiffer in the glove form. While the regular
one seemed to work ok for me the ones in the glove form left fuzzies on the
finish.

Rick
"Ron Magen" wrote in message
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Terry,
The easiest way is to use about a tablespoon of varnish and about half an
old, well worn & washed, 'T' - shirt. Hold the cloth, flat, on your hand,
and drizzle the varnish over it. Wad & kneed the fabric until the varnish
is
thoroughly distributed. Store in a Zip-Lock bag.

For a much neater solution - use one of those 'Swiffer' cloths. A while
ago
there was even one that came in a 'glove' form.

Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
{Most of the time I just use a rag dampened with the 'appropriate'
thinner -
mineral spirits or water - depending on the finish}

"Terry Kemmerer" wrote in message
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I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior
moment). Does anybody know what the mixture is for making them?

Thanks
Terry

You could also use a tumble dryer freshener sheet. They do work and
are much much cheaper.

Paul

On Sat, 7 Aug 2004 17:17:16 -0400, "Terry Kemmerer"
wrote:

I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior
moment). Does anybody know what the mixture is for making them?

Thanks
Terry

I NEVER use ANY cloth after sanding. Too much chance for
lingering fibers. I use a vacuum with brush to get the bulk
of the dust off, followed by blowing off the piece with
compressed air. By the time I spray, there is no dust
floating around to mar the finish.

David

Terry Kemmerer wrote:

I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior
moment). Does anybody know what the mixture is for making them?

Thanks
Terry

Allen,

Sorry I can't help you with how to make a Tack Cloth, but just FYI,
originally they were made of cheese cloth and beeswax.

Now if you find yourself a smart bee and give it some cheese
cloth....

Todd

On 9 Aug 2004 22:01:35 -0700, (Todd) calmly
ranted:

Allen,

Sorry I can't help you with how to make a Tack Cloth, but just FYI,
originally they were made of cheese cloth and beeswax.

Now if you find yourself a smart bee and give it some cheese
cloth....

Hey, just find a K-mart or Wally World and shop there.
All their cloth(ing) is tacky IMHO.

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Terry Kemmerer wrote:

I remember reading about being able to make your own tack cloths (senior
moment). Does anybody know what the mixture is for making them?

Rather than a tack cloth you might want to go to a fabric store and pick up
some microfiber cloth. Stuff will pull fur off a cat at 20 paces.

Thanks
Terry

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Is this the first step to making push sticks?

Steve P.

"J. Clarke" wrote in message
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Rather than a tack cloth you might want to go to a fabric store and pick
up
some microfiber cloth. Stuff will pull fur off a cat at 20 paces.

Thanks
Terry

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