I saw this while playing with my internet machine:
http://www.garciaaviation.com/cgi-local ... 90126.8426
Some good information for a lot of Indygear maint. and peripheral vintage
Link for Leather Care
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Re: Link for Leather Care
As you say, excellent perpherial knowledge, but keep in mind it's also another 'mans' opinion. They seem to vary from conservator to conservator at museums across the world, so take anything read with a grain of salt.
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Regards! Michaelson
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Understood.
The things that primarily struck me were not so much the more 'genuine' conservation techniques, but rather the instructions on using saddle soap and the combination of neat's foot oil and lanolin.
Using saddle soap correctly may seem like a no brainer to folks who's everyday lives involve(d) more heavily used leather products, ie., real cowboys, Vietnam and earlier military personnel, etc... I for one know it's easy to get carried away with stuff like that. Seems definately a case of "less is more".
Unfortunately, my "less is more" tends toward neglect.
The things that primarily struck me were not so much the more 'genuine' conservation techniques, but rather the instructions on using saddle soap and the combination of neat's foot oil and lanolin.
Using saddle soap correctly may seem like a no brainer to folks who's everyday lives involve(d) more heavily used leather products, ie., real cowboys, Vietnam and earlier military personnel, etc... I for one know it's easy to get carried away with stuff like that. Seems definately a case of "less is more".
Unfortunately, my "less is more" tends toward neglect.
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Re: Link for Leather Care
In all things, moderation is the key.
Just because you're told you should use something doesn't necessarily mean it's needed in YOUR particular situation.
Regards! Michaelson
Just because you're told you should use something doesn't necessarily mean it's needed in YOUR particular situation.
Regards! Michaelson
Re: Link for Leather Care
I remember reading somewhere on here that you, Michaelson, were involved in some conservation... Do I have that right?
Over the last few years, as I've amassed more, "high end" leather goods ( Tony Novak jacket, a good whip, in things Indy ) and nice bits of older leather goods ( Six inch Webley holster, WWII era binoculars in a leather case, etc... ), I naturally find myself wanting to ensure these things are the lifetime investments they should be, in the case of the new items, and to protect the history of the older things.
I've recently read, in relation to A-2 jackets, not to put anything on them until you can perceive dryness. Not to try and head it off at the pass, so to speak. As you stated above: one man's opinion. Like any "science", I suppose every time the clock goes around, there's a new gospel according to someone.
I've always been a fan of Kiwi Leather Lotion for everything ( including flu-like symptoms...) and have used it on the two pairs of Danner's I've been wearing since about 1989. Unfortunately, it leaves a bit of a chalky residue that you have to constantly buff out. It seems to work its way to the surface at the 'break points', thus not making it very desirable for dress shoes. Anyway, I even used it on my whip after each use, but now it occurs to me that this chalky stuff, while not perceptible to the touch, may on a microscopic level be abraisive and harmful in the very long run. Time will tell... I've actually yet to use this forum's fave: Pecard's.
Anywho... I won't consider the thread hijacked if anyone wants to add their own resources or suggestions while this is near the top.
Over the last few years, as I've amassed more, "high end" leather goods ( Tony Novak jacket, a good whip, in things Indy ) and nice bits of older leather goods ( Six inch Webley holster, WWII era binoculars in a leather case, etc... ), I naturally find myself wanting to ensure these things are the lifetime investments they should be, in the case of the new items, and to protect the history of the older things.
I've recently read, in relation to A-2 jackets, not to put anything on them until you can perceive dryness. Not to try and head it off at the pass, so to speak. As you stated above: one man's opinion. Like any "science", I suppose every time the clock goes around, there's a new gospel according to someone.
I've always been a fan of Kiwi Leather Lotion for everything ( including flu-like symptoms...) and have used it on the two pairs of Danner's I've been wearing since about 1989. Unfortunately, it leaves a bit of a chalky residue that you have to constantly buff out. It seems to work its way to the surface at the 'break points', thus not making it very desirable for dress shoes. Anyway, I even used it on my whip after each use, but now it occurs to me that this chalky stuff, while not perceptible to the touch, may on a microscopic level be abraisive and harmful in the very long run. Time will tell... I've actually yet to use this forum's fave: Pecard's.
Anywho... I won't consider the thread hijacked if anyone wants to add their own resources or suggestions while this is near the top.