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mato

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  1. Guys i want to know when using nestsfoot oil to oil leather do you apply to both furr and skin sides or just the skin ?? and how do you apply it i was just using a micro fiber cloth and rubbing it in and one last question can it be used after using a sealer like eco flo sheen ?
  2. i would otherwise it will become all weathered. whict can be good if that is the look your going for
  3. Thankyou Watched almost all of your videos now and i have learnt heaps
  4. very cool love the design
  5. ok cool when you say warm do you mean just leaving in the sun for an hour or two or using a heat gun ????
  6. thats cool how do you make them are they cnc machined or cast???
  7. Guy's thanks for the replys and info lots of valuable information
  8. Cyber dosent the Resolene need to be sealed or is it a sealer in it self ? ans i ahev heard of sno seal but what is Aussie's
  9. mato

    eagle stubby holder

    ahhh vitamin B well done this is on my list of things to make
  10. ok guy's i have been reading all about diffrent finishes ans dyes but i want to know your tips and tricks when it comes to water proofing you gear like seats and saddle bags I am going to building a solo saddle bag soon and i am going to get some new sprit/oil dyes (the water based ones i have used are just realy crappy and i dont get the finish i want) Thanks Mat
  11. My old wallet died and i decided to make my self a new one its not 100% finished i am not happy with the leather it is feeling very very stiff so i need to get some neatsfoot oil and see how that works i also need to finish the edges, i kinda left them not to sure how i want to finish them off yet any wal let me know what you think oh if your wondering i ride a sportster 48
  12. Thanks Guys i stuffed up big time with the holes. i did not think it through and punched them out and relised but it was to late oh well chock it up to some experance LOL
  13. Guys i have only been doing this since about january so go easy i am still learning My mate wanted a fender bib so i made him one. I screwed up with the lacing and the holes for it but let me know what you think
  14. extra virgin olive oil ??? i have never heard of that one is it any good
  15. looks like i need to go shopping again Tina i have also read that its a good idear when using the spirit dyes to put a coat of neatsfoot oil before dyeing and then let it sit for about 12-24 hrs. is this a good idear ??
  16. thanks kate i have done some reading here seems other members have had simmlar problems and looks like spirit-based dyes are the way to go
  17. Hi guys i need some help with dyeing i am using the tandy eco flow dyes just like there vidios i am appling it using a sponge but when i try to apply the top coat using the eco flow low sheen it seem to almost wash the dye away it takes out a lot of the colour. could this be the leather or is it the dyes or just the way i am doing it ??? Cheers Mat
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