Recent content by abrogard

Well it is difficult to know what to do. See here where another 'authority' counsels against tallow: http://www.davidmorgan.com/leathercare.html I currently have an old saddle, bridle, etc., that I've been trying to rescue with neatsfoot oil. It is so soaked in it now I might as well...

Yes, on looking further I saw that you mention lard to the extent of suggesting using it for 25% of the mix. I tried to edit my post but I'd left it too long and it wouldn't let me. I guess I ought to experiment. There seem to be no particular dangers, nothing to worry about, be avoided...

Thanks for that. Very interesting. Seems to be much of a muchness. Could signify, may not. Like if you've got pure neatsfoot it'd be okay. All depends who you are and what you're doing with what gear. For my purposes doesn't much matter. Good for me to know what it's all about. Thank...

Why would you say that? Everywhere else I go - and in all the ads everywhere - neatsfoot is supposed to be THE thing for softening, preserving leather.