[AJD] 51 B Gauge Color?

[Charlie V]

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
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> > 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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