Click on image for enlarged view. Soak for about a year. It should be noted that some claim kerosene has a tendency to promote rot in wood. Enough said on tempering. Some patches for original rifles have been found in the patch box.
Most modern shooters prefer to keep patches in the bag.
Patches have also been found in original bags. Keep your hinge and catch well oiled. Percussion shooters can keep a spare nipple in the patch box or cap box. If you are a percussion shooter and want to keep your caps in the cap box, place a mat of cotton in the bottom of the box. It makes the caps easier to get at and keeps them from rattling.