[AT] Reconditioning Leather belting

[Paul Waugh]

Very few of the next generation will  even know about Neatsfoot oil :(

Paul

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Hi Larry, 
I would second what others have said, and use Neetsfoot oil. That being
said, there are two types you will find in stores like Tractor Supply, 100%
Neetsfoot Oil, and Neetsfoot Oil Compound. You want to use 100% Neetsfoot
Oil, the compound is cut so much it will eventually break down the leather.
The price difference is not great, and a little goes a long way, just paint
it on with a brush and let it soak in. 

Mike M


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From: Larry Goss 
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Time: 2012-01-16, 22:57:26
Subject: [AT] Reconditioning Leather belting


OK, folks. I have a question.

I picked up an old flat belt at the Arden show this fall. It's a full 6-inch
solid leather belt (1/4 inch thick) and 20 feet long. It isn't cracked or
badly scuffed, but it desperately needs some treatment and
restoration/preservation so it can be used for flat belt pulley work. What
should I use?

Larry 
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