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Originally Posted by B52gundog  This is an excellent idea! I just recently bought some jute and it is nice tinder. I've actually replaced the cotton balls in my survival kit to jute. I May have to see about waxing the jute to make it last longer.
I wonder though, would the wax wear off the fob over time? Would the wax gum-up your pockets?
Just an idea, is it be feasible to dip the jute in the wax before stitching the fob? |
All great concerns B52! Here's my thoughts and comments on your points:
"I've actually replaced the cotton balls in my survival kit to jute"
YOU DON'T GET ANYWHERE NEAR THE BURN TIME W/ JUTE (EVEN W/ WAX) AS YOU GET W/ COTTONBALLS TJ STYLE; FOR ME THIS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT, JUST PREFERABLE FOR POCKET CARRY
"I May have to see about waxing the jute to make it last longer"
RUN A TEST AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
"I wonder though, would the wax wear off the fob over time?"
I SUBMERSE THE FOB IN WAX, ONE QUICK DIP, THEN SHAKE OFF THE EXCESS. THE JUTE ABSORBS THE HOT LIQUID WAX INTO THE FIBERS INSIDE, PROTECTED FROM WEAR; BUT NOT SO MUCH THAT YOU CAN'T EASILY GET FLUFF. SURFACE EXCESS MAY WEAR OFF, BUT SO FAR, STILL GETTING SUPERIOR BURN TO PLAIN JUTE. I'M GUESSING WAX ALSO HELPS WARD OFF MOISTURE.
"Would the wax gum-up your pockets?"
REMEMBER, IT'S NOT DRIPPING W/ WAX. SO FAR, NO MESSY POCKETS.
"Just an idea, is it be feasible to dip the jute in the wax before stitching the fob?"
THOUGHT ABOUT IT, HAVE NO TRIED. I'M GUESSING PRE-DIPPING THEN WORKING THE CORD WILL CREATE A LOT OF CRUMBLY WAX MESS?