I've used jigging felt which is usually white and 1/4" thick by 1 1/2" wide. We use bales of the stuff at work but it's slightly abrasive as made of some synthetic fiber. The injection-molded plastic racks in my StackOn are nicely radiused but hard and slippery so I used self-adhesie Velcro pile. Not very think and usually only 3/4" wide but works for me. Rifle cleaning cradle has suede leather but I'd guess that's not too good in contact with bluing. How about wool felt? I've never tried it but bought a sheet of 1/8" thick from Durafelt in Arkansas for making bp overpowder wads. Looks like it also would do this job as it comes in every thickness and density you could imagine.
How's that nice Manufrance Ideal doing?
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