Some guys are like that. They'll give the shirt off of their back for a good group.

It looks as though you have something going there. Playing with different patch materials and lube is something I enjoy. You always learn something even when a combination doesn't work out.

I have a supply of .008, .010, .013, .015 & .017 patches. Send me your mailing address in a PM and I'll send you a dozen or two of each to try.