Lead wiping

[tony1851]

Hi,
Any plumbers out there know where (or if) you can still get moleskin wiping cloths or equivalent product?
Thanks.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Brown paper bag.

Andy

 

[Terrywookfit]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monument-563h-Wiping-Cloth-4in/dp/B0001P0G58

 

[Jackrae]

We use toilet paper here, have you tried a hamster

 

[Nige F]

IZAL ?

 

[tony1851]

Thanks all. Guess I'll just have to go with the toilet-paper suggestions.
Izal seems the best prospect - a bit expensive, though, for the amount I need. Anyone know where I can get some second-hand?

 

[Madrab]

Wet newspaper was the tool of choice with my old gaffer.

 

[BoilerBob]

I’ve still got 3or 4 bits in the van as you might need some one day. Bob

 

[denso13]

Wet newspaper was the tool of choice

Same here, wet newspaper folded flat until about the size of your hand and dampened to stop burning. Works a treat.

 

[tony1851]

I’ve still got 3or 4 bits in the van as you might need some one day. Bob

Moleskin or IZAL?

 

[BoilerBob]

Moleskin was given it by an old plumber no longer with us old school taught
me how to do things right first time. Bob

 

[Nige F]

Bodyshops use a maple paddle to spread the lead - so if you can find a maple tree ..............................