: i have chosen us composites for price and raka for what has been described
: easy to use with no blush/five oz cloth.

I've used both the Raka and the US Composites "no blush" combos. The US Composites is VERY slow (even in Phoenix) - when I finish up the batch I have in stock I'll go back to the Raka in spite of the price differential.

On the other hand, I'd have to add my vote to those who had trouble with the Raka 5 oz. cloth - sounds like a wonderful deal, but we've got a hull here with occasional threads that didn't wet out, even when following Larry's instructions to the letter. I wouldn't consider using it for exterior cloth.

jrs