Getting far more difficult to find. Are there still sources for cotton waste pads as used in friction bearing trucks? We'd like to swap out the originals on MEC 470 after draining the journals.

Try J. David Conrad at the Valley Railroad. Failing that try Unity Railway Supply, 630-595-4560. If that doesn't work contact
Cleveland Cotton Products PO Box 6500 Cleveland OH 44101 (800) 321-2840 Ask for Dave Reslock ext. 1171

Thank you!

Richard,

A replacement trick I've seen done that actually works quite well, at least for the strand style cotton waste, is to go to almost any store and buy a mop and cut it apart. We've used that technique a few times with good results.

Taylor

Here are some vendors WRM has used in the past:

Claton L. Hagy and Sons
P. O. Box 5549
4522 Hedge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215-727-8000
FAX 215-724-9983
Cotton wiping waste

Cleveland Cotton Products
PO Box 6550
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
800-321-2840
Dave Reslock, ex 1171
Cotton waste

Miller Waste Mills
850 East Front Street
Winona, MN 55987-4256
507-454-6906
FAX 507-454-8681
Nancy Hunze
Wool skeins for bearing lubrication

You guys are terrific! Thank you for suggestions, contacts, and brilliant ideas!