robs456

Actually, I had problem with 'roon rubbing off, check the replies in this thread: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=26938

Thanks for the reply, I'm just starting out and have just run into this problem for the first time. I figured the same, it would be bad karma (=no repeat business, bad rep etc) to put the cost on the customer.

Nice work. I see a lot of these statements about people getting a new blue gun just to fulfill an order and I wonder how you handle the cost. Do you put the entire cost on the first customer or do you freebie it because of the 'it'll pay for itself in the future' sentiment? And if you put the cost on the customer, do you tell him/her why a let's say 70 dollar holster is now 120 bucks?

Get all three if you can, or just the first and second (in that order) if money is an issue. For someone just making sheaths and small cases the first one is enough, and if you're making bags with handles Vol 2 is essential. Each of them also goes more in depth about a specific subject. In Vol 1 it is attaching straps, hardware and belt loops. Vol 2 handles handles (harhar) of all types. And Vol 3 IIRC has a good piece about different linings.

It would probably take shorter time to restitch the thing than to read this thread...

Thanks, here's the link: http://www.cascity.c...e;topic=26091.0 Mr. Burrows' post is the second to last at the bottom of the page.

Thanks, I checked around a bit and found a post by Chuck in another forum (is it allowed to link to other forums?) that was very informational. Seems like I did a bunch of errors: Not enough iron in the 'roon, as all of mine had dissolved. Not rinsing in water before dipping in Baking Soda. Putting it in the Baking Soda way too long. Not rinsing with water after the BS bath. Not sealing afterwards. That's a good list to remember if you're dabbling with vinegaroon. I'm pretty sure the rub off problem comes down to not sealing the belt though, and I'll rectify that ASAP.

OK, then that's definitely good to know, thanks.

Interesting, I read elsewhere on here that you should dip it long enough for the reaction to stop which makes sense as no reaction=acid neutralized, at least in my mind but I'm no chemist though. What happens if you put it in the baking soda too long? Yeah, that's why I was so happy to have found "The Miracle of 'Roon". I love it, just too bad I ran into this little snag.

Thanks, Yup, it was smelly so I dipped the thing in a baking soda solution until the bubbles stopped, and then some. Belt didn't smell much after that, but maybe a little. Also, I found that dipping in baking soda will darken the color a bit so I always do that now. On the other hand, I know my father went hiking in the summer so I guess large amounts of sweat could be involved... I'll try some other finish like you suggested.

Hi all, With the help from the posts in this board made a batch of vinegaroon, and it worked wonderfully. Or did it? First thing I made with it was a belt for my father, and now he comes back and says one of his shirts got a big black area on the back and he suspects the belt as that's the only black item he was wearing at the time. I have to trust him, after all, he's my father... Now, I thought vinegaroon didn't rub off. Does it? Or will it transfer to wet clothes, like from sweat or rain? Is there a good finish to fix the problem, if there is one? I used Neatsfoot oil only on the belt, could that be part of it? Makes me kinda worried as I've made some bracelets and keyrings (and another belt) of the stuff. Thanks/ robs