Shealth Protection

Michael_Schaap · Sep 28, 2000

One of the books I had been reading (cant for the life of me remember the title off hand) talked about the final step in creating a shealth. This step consisted of taking parafin and Silicone Lonolin saddle oil, melting it in a pot then brushing it on the shealth. Put a few thin layers on to build it up a bit. Then you put the shealth in an oven at 170ish degrees for like...I think 20 or 30 minutes to fuse everything together. Well I spent all afternoon yesterday finding a place that would be able to get the oil and finally found some.

I was wondering if anyone had done this before?

What do you do to protect your shealths?

Michael

Rick Leeson · Sep 28, 2000

I use common "paste wax type" saddle soap. It is very easy to work with. Can always put on a fresh coat when needed or to clean up leather after spending two weeks in the outdoors.

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3/16th's · Sep 28, 2000

I just use Sno-Seal. I smear it on fairly heavily with my fingers then soak it in with a heat-gun. Best of all, i've found it stiffens the sheath up considerably with little to no discoloration of the leather.

Hugh

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mikeS · Sep 28, 2000

Try a search here for sheath finish, several recipe's like the one you desribed were given , not that long ago.

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indian george · Sep 28, 2000

This is E. Scohtt brew 3 parts wax (canning), 1 part Liquid Gold. now the directions are heat the brew between 160 to 180(a mud pan stainless works good) soak it 3 to 5 minutes do this 3 times, then bake it in a oven at 180 wrapped in a heavy cloth
for 20 minutes.

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TJ Smith · Sep 29, 2000

I give mine a light coat of renaissance wax. gives the leather a nice rich glow
take care
TJ

Michael_Schaap · Oct 8, 2000

Well I have to say....I am realy thrilled with the formula that I tried (the one I started this thread with)! One part parafin and one part Silicone Lonolin saddle oil. Put it on nice and thick then in the oven for 20ish minutes. It looks and feels exceptionally professional! Ran some water under it and the water just rolled off. I would recommend anyone to try this

Later all.

Michael

cjensema · Oct 9, 2000

You might want to check out the Tandy leather catalog. They have a variety of commercial leather finishes that will work on sheaths.