leather experts

tccox

April 27, 2002 20:29

I need help. I am trying to salvage some old leather items from my uncle's barn. These include old mule blinders and harness. They have hung over the old nail for 50 years and have become dry and brittle. Is there any way this leather can be made pliable in any way. The dry rot is severe and it just cracks and breaks when bent. Is there anything I can do to preserve/save this leather from further damage? Thanks , Tom

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who dont.

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  leeblackman

  April 27, 2002 21:26

  If you'll call this guy he is the best leather maker I've ever seen, he's an expert when it comes to the craft. I have all my holsters and stuff made by him, because he also is very reasonable on prices.
  
  This is the web address to contact him.
  http://www.10-32supply.com/contacts.htm
  
  Visit me http://www.geocities.com/gunsmithlee

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  nmyers

  April 28, 2002 04:37

  Pecard's leather dressing, available through their website, works the best. It will not, however, fix cracks and tears; nothing will.
  
  Neal

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  jonk

  April 28, 2002 16:01

  Nothing will fix the cracks or rot, but soaking them in Neatsfoot oil is the way to go. It is available at most leather stores, and I'm sure online.
  
  "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf

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  Tailgunner1954

  April 28, 2002 16:24

  Use the PURE Neatsfoot oil, Not the Neatsfoot compound.
  It's easy to tell the differance just look at the pricetag for the same size bottle (the pure stuff is more expensive)
  

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  Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.

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  gunut 1

  May 02, 2002 06:25

  My wife has a lot of expensive tac and we use olive oil to keep it supple and to soften up some of the [antique] old stuff we pick up...

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  Mr. Lobo

  May 02, 2002 06:36

  Pecard's web site.
  
  http://www.equecare.com/

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  dobieman0690

  May 02, 2002 07:53

  Neatsfoot is the only way to go

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  rscoleman88

  May 03, 2002 04:00

  Lexol will also help to clean while also preserving the leather

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  tccox

  May 03, 2002 07:11

  Thanks to all. I have been soaking it in Neatsfoot but I have been told that once the dry rot is there, there is no return. You can only stop it, not bring it back to life. I will try to salvage the pieces that have not gone too far. Tom
  
  Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who dont.

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