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Post by cherokeetracker on Dec 12, 2017 18:20:00 GMT -5
dvnv The mineral oil/beeswax can be had in a pre mix tube from John Boos ,,, Bout 10.00 for a tube Pricey but if you don't want to make your own or don't have time. an alternative. Originally made for wooden spoons and Butcher blocks and cutting boards. But pretty much the same thing David Bradshaw suggests.
Charles
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Post by Squatch on Dec 12, 2017 21:41:51 GMT -5
For dry leather, be it belts or boots, my go to is Obenauf's oil. For heavy duty protection, especially on work boots, I use the Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. www.obenaufs.com/ |
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Post by bigmuddy on Dec 12, 2017 21:52:37 GMT -5
I really like Obenauf's LP. It is a mixture of beeswax and propolis. I have used it to take old useless horse tack back into fine usable equipment. I use it on all of my boots, as well as my gun leather. The propolis is said to prevent mold in the leather. www.obenaufs.com/Dan Looks like Squatch and I were typing at the same time. Great Minds  |
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Post by Squatch on Dec 12, 2017 22:25:52 GMT -5
I use it on my El Paso belt and holster and it does make it a bit darker but on the wet side of the Cascades, especially on the Olympic Peninsula where I hunt and hike, it keeps my gear looking good and protects it from the rain. And yes great minds think alike.  . |
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Post by rangersedge on Dec 12, 2017 22:57:07 GMT -5
Go past the Boos Butcher block plant weekly.
Have a set of nice cowboy boots. Used to be a beautiful burnished burnt orange color. Got wet one day so i put mink oil or something on them to make them more waterproof. Been brownish ever since. Still wear them though. Definitely want to use the right stuff.
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Post by cherokeetracker on Dec 13, 2017 8:34:58 GMT -5
For dry leather, be it belts or boots, my go to is Obenauf's oil. For heavy duty protection, especially on work boots, I use the Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. www.obenaufs.com/ Would you mind telling me what else is in the product? The website lists some oils but does not state what they are. |
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Post by cherokeetracker on Dec 13, 2017 8:39:35 GMT -5
Go past the Boos Butcher block plant weekly. Have a set of nice cowboy boots. Used to be a beautiful burnished burnt orange color. Got wet one day so i put mink oil or something on them to make them more waterproof. Been brownish ever since. Still wear them though. Definitely want to use the right stuff. Did the same exact same thing. Later a pipefitter told me he kept putting Mink oil on his work boots and they started falling apart. Probably got the leather too soft ? Don't know but I do know my saddle maker put mink oil on some of my leather and it turned it darker as well. |
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Post by Squatch on Dec 13, 2017 9:04:26 GMT -5
Cherokeetracker, they say three oils but not what they are so I pulled the MSDS and none are listed as hazardous and resemble olive oil and apricot oil. Now what exactly that means I don't know. There is no mink oil or petroleum products which can harm leather. I started using it because all the custom boot makers in my area recommend it. Whites, Nicks, Franks, as well as Russell Moccasin (not my area) all say to use Obenauf's.
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Post by cherokeetracker on Dec 13, 2017 9:12:20 GMT -5
Thanks. Proprietary Oils.... I figured they would be natural but wondered what kind. Two important things and that is well make that three,,, Does it condition? does it seal up against elements? And does it not smell? So as to spook game?
Good to have some hands on experience here in this arena.
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Post by Snyd on Dec 13, 2017 11:26:42 GMT -5
This one is aging well. Simply Rugged pancake  |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Dec 13, 2017 20:38:14 GMT -5
Snyd, that’s the same rig I’ve got and it is great for comfort, but squeaky. I do like the holster though!!
Trapr
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Post by Rimfire69 on Dec 14, 2017 7:35:41 GMT -5
BBD, when my Simply Ruggeds come new, they were covered in a kind of white grease, it took a long time before it went away. Mine make no noise at all, maby its whatever he puts on them, I'd like to know what it is and get a little for myself.
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Post by Robster on Dec 19, 2017 7:19:38 GMT -5
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Post by bradshaw on Dec 19, 2017 10:46:20 GMT -5
***** robstre.... for leather man, reckon it’s about time to mildly “wash,” dry, and then reinvigorate your gear. The answer to “when do maintenance on leather?” is “when it needs it.” Looks like your skins are ready. The BEESWAX & clear MINERAL OIL mix may be stiffened with more bees wax, which should be o.k. for your suede-out holster. While I don’t care for suede-out scabbards, all conventional unlined holsters are “suede-in,” thus receive the periodic maintenance, which must reach nook & cranny. Beside resistance to mildew under humidity, the advantage of beeswax-mineral oil over the old tried-and-true PURE NEATSFOOT OIL is that beeswax preserves leather without softening a water molded shape. Neatsfoot oil, as you no doubt know, softens, thus, on stiff leather must by applied sparingly. In the humid South, I have washed my holsters and belts with a touch of white vinegar in warm water. Hang ‘em on the clothes line to dry. Heat up the BEESWAX/MINERAL OIL, rub it in----inside and out. Wipe of excess. Hit basket weaving and floral with a toothbrush. Let cure a few days (I am guilty of immediately strapping on). Hit it with a coarse shoe brush or flannel rag, and go. Doubt the good Doc will frown on his leather receiving a massage now and then. David Bradshaw |
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Post by bula on Dec 21, 2017 11:27:07 GMT -5
I've always used warmed Sno-Seal on myleather, but Doc gave me a chewing out and I promised not to use it on leather that comes to me by way of P-Burg. We need his input here, at this time.
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