tins for making char cloth and such

[beezlebob]

I read where a guy on you tube said he got his tins and super fine steel wool at the dollar store, so I go to several around the Phoenix, AZ area, and those folks have no idea what I'm talking about, and had never heard of super fine steel wool. We went to a bunch of stores and got nothing. Gotta go over to HOME DEPOT and get something else, so will check for the steel wool there.

[pilgrim]

     for tins=
     http://traditionalmuzzleloadingcheap.com/forum/index.php?topic=1166.msg151413#msg151413

     steel wool at any paint store

[beowulf]

here in pa you can get the tins and steel wool at the dollar tree . only store I know where nothing costs more than a buck .

[hotfxr]

Look for "0000" steel wool. That is the official size of super fine steel wool. If you as k for it and they don't know what it is, run to the exit because you are in the wrong store.

[Patocazador]

No one who works in a store knows what's in it except the owner (maybe). Just tell them to get out of your way and find it yourself. When checking out, do like I do and tell the workers that with 30 minutes training you could do their job better than them. It will make you real popular the next time you show up.

[beowulf]

when I worked for weis markets I was one of the very few who knew where everything in the store was ! including a few things the manager did`nt know about ! lol

[William]

You could buy a tin from a place like this; http://www.papermart.com/metal-containers/id=19037-INDEX#19037

or Evilbay; http://www.ebay.com/bhp/metal-tins

and you can even buy some on Amazon but usually you have to buy several at a time.  I found some mints called Ice Chips that come in a hinged tin box exactly the same size as Altoids just not embossed.  I even have several, with and without the paint sanded or burned off.

[seniorsgt]

I use totw mink oil for prb lube and the empty tin for making char cloth

[Papa]

You don't need a commercial tin to make char cloth. Buy a tin of Altoid mints or a can of shoe polish with a tight lid. Drill a very small hole in the lid of either one and it makes a perfect container for making char. They are also good for carrying lubed patches. 0000 steel wool is the finest commercial steel wool you are going to find.
Mark