greatplainshunter

I don't know what others use but I just use my knife to cut the patches. they do make a patch cutter though.I doubt that you would get a consistent lubed patch if you grease only one side. The patch lube is important for accuracy. The best way to get the consistency you need is to use a water soluble oil and mix it at 7:1, soak the patches good then lay them out to dry. When the water dries the patches remain slick and lubricated . They also are lubricated the same. This controls one more of the many variables. Then put them in the film canister so they stay that way.