esantoro Report post Posted April 6, 2007 I just thought I'd let all of you know about a pretty reliable source for equine/tack related products. Free shipping for orders over $49. Additional charges will apply if heavy liquids are being shipped. For me, they are a good and affordable source for Lexol Trigger snaps oil and stain application sponges Neatsfoot oil Country Supply http://www.horse.com ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Tractor Supply ( www.tractorsupply.com ) also carries horsey/tack/farm 'stuff'. I generally get my Lexol there (both regular & non-darkening): they also carry NF oil, NF oil compound, Care4 (Fiebings 4 way care), various saddle soaps, mink oil, Lexol cleaners, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted April 7, 2007 My parents joke that Tractor Supply is the only place you can get a calf extractor and flannel shirt under the same roof Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Tractor Supply ( www.tractorsupply.com ) also carries horsey/tack/farm 'stuff'. I generally get my Lexol there (both regular & non-darkening): they also carry NF oil, NF oil compound, Care4 (Fiebings 4 way care), various saddle soaps, mink oil, Lexol cleaners, etc. Does the regular Lexol conditioner darken leather, which is what I'd like? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Does the regular Lexol conditioner darken leather, which is what I'd like?Ed Ed: It does darken, somewhat, but not as dark as straight NF oil. Their non-darkening Lexol is 'Lexol-NF Neatsfoot formula', which the company states ..."Lubricates without saturating, to give leather an elegant finish without darkening...". I use the regular mostly, because I like the mellow darkening effect it gives to the leather. Customers love the silky feel, also. It is not as intense in darkening as pure NF oil, nor as greasy. I have been told that it is a lanolin base (but I really don't know for absolute certainty), which softens hands, too (I rarely use gloves to apply Lexol). I don't use any NF oil compounds, which, I've been told, are petroleum based. I do use straight, pure NF oil on occasion, but I don't like the greasiness, so I use the Lexol more often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 9, 2007 Ed, They all darken somewhat, but I don't know if any of them darken as much as you want. If you warm the pure NF it applies much easier, when it gets down to 70-80 degrees it is pretty thick. I use an electric roaster (don't know if they make them anymore) to get the NF up to about 115-120 for application. If you spray, you have to spray hot, there are other finishes I would rather spray than NF. Oiling seems to give a "more natural" color to the leather as opposed to the "naked" white or off white (beige), now oiling and then setting in the sun will darken it up considerably, maybe that is what you want. Art Does the regular Lexol conditioner darken leather, which is what I'd like?Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I heat up my neatsfoot, too. I wish I could take credit for it, but my buddy Dusty Johnson taught me to put it in plastic cola/water bottles, drill a small hole in the lid, and heat it in a Crock Pot. Nice and safe, warms it beautifully, and no chance of overheating/bursting in to flame. I've got a $10 Crock Pot from WalMart...works like a champ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
