[AJD] 51 B Gauge Color?

Paul Waugh pwaugh at embarqmail.com
Thu Jun 10 06:06:13 PDT 2010


You got it, that is what I always used. Now, on wearing apparel I used Mink 
Oil.
Paul-46555
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie V" <1cdevill at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [AJD] 51 B Gauge Color?


> Thanks Paul.  Is there any particular oil that is better than others for 
> the
> soaking?  Maybe Neatsfoot?
>
> Charlie V.
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Paul Waugh <pwaugh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Charlie, you are on track. I used to have a small leather shop.  If you
>> have
>> a local cobbler, or leather shop they can help with the leather. Soak it
>> over night, form it over something about the correct shape, size. Secure 
>> it
>> to the 'mold' and let it dry naturally.  Soak with oil and it will last a
>> long time.
>>
>> Paul-46555
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Charlie V" <1cdevill at gmail.com>
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>> <antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:23 AM
>> Subject: Re: [AJD] 51 B Gauge Color?
>>
>>
>> > That is a good question, Paul.  It might be possible.  It would be as
>> easy
>> > to make as any other gasket except for the formed dome in the center. 
>> > At
>> > most, it is only 5" x 5" square.  I am guessing to form the dome, it
>> would
>> > be necessary to thoroughly soak the leather in water, shape it over a
>> mold
>> > in the to create the dome, then let it dry slowly and naturally so it
>> > remains flexible.  I do not know much about leather work.  About the 
>> > only
>> > times I have tried anything like this was in fitting leather holsters 
>> > to
>> > hand guns.  It works there.
>> >
>> > Charlie V in WNY
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