[AJD] 51 B Gauge Color?

[Charlie V]

Thanks Paul.




On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Paul Waugh <pwaugh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> You got it, that is what I always used. Now, on wearing apparel I used Mink
> Oil.
> Paul-46555
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> 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>
> >> To: "Antique John Deere mailing list"
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> >> 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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