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1. 
   Len | Jul 11, 2008 05:53pm | #1

   Typically it a cotten t-shirt that is ready to go to the rag pile anyway. You know, the one that you just can't part with. It's been washed so many times that it doesn't have any lint to give.

   I use micro-fiber towels around the shop but only after they have done there job in the kitchen. 3M made small ones for the kitchen that when slightly damp work great for picking up loose dust. The ones they sell for cars (Costco carries them.) seem to get loaded up with stuff and I can't get it to wash out. IMO.

   Len

   "You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. " J. S. Knox

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   Frank Vucolo | Jul 11, 2008 06:36pm | #2

   Handi Wipes

   These are those colorful, disposable household towels you can buy in the supermarket. They are lint free, durable and don't snag or catch.

   I have been using them for many (15 or more) years for wipe on stuff like Waterlox, Liberon or Formby's Tung Oil. I cut a square big enough that I can fold over several times to provide a two or three finger pad.

   They make good applicators. If you are looking to wipe off a lot of material, I like the old worn out cotton tee shirt as suggested in an earlier reply.

   (Just don't get the pink ones... there is no place for pink in the shop!)

   Frank

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   Gretchen | Jul 11, 2008 07:30pm | #3

   Unembossed paper towels work well. All cotton sheets or Tshirts that are very well worn. there are "shop towels" on sale at Home Depot by the roll. Just don't get anything with a pattern (paper towels) that is "pressed" (embossed). It will make an uneven application.Gretchen

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   baudi | Jul 12, 2008 06:49pm | #4

   Thanks for all the comments. Looks like there are lots of good choices.

   David

3. 
   BruceS | Jul 13, 2008 03:22am | #5

   I have been accused of purposely coffee staining good white tee shirts to make them shop rags.  Hmm, might be true ;-)

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S.