CFM chuck123wapati Posted Wednesday at 11:47 AM CFM Report Posted Wednesday at 11:47 AM 20 minutes ago, Handstitched said: @chuck123wapati yep, good ol h2o works for me just fine, although i havent licked the edge, i prefer beef HS I told you not to tell me that lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member Samalan Posted Wednesday at 12:33 PM Contributing Member Report Posted Wednesday at 12:33 PM 43 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: I told you not to tell me that lol. Wow, Chuck, tell me you're not licking leather! And don't tell me it's because you're in a rush LOL just kidding Chuck . Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Wednesday at 02:04 PM CFM Report Posted Wednesday at 02:04 PM 1 hour ago, Samalan said: Wow, Chuck, tell me you're not licking leather! And don't tell me it's because you're in a rush LOL just kidding Chuck . I'll never tell lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members jrdunn Posted Thursday at 03:13 PM Members Report Posted Thursday at 03:13 PM On 10/8/2025 at 7:33 AM, Samalan said: Wow, Chuck, tell me you're not licking leather! And don't tell me it's because you're in a rush LOL just kidding Chuck . I suppose it's better than licking the windows?? Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Thursday at 09:26 PM CFM Report Posted Thursday at 09:26 PM 6 hours ago, jrdunn said: I suppose it's better than licking the windows?? Sure is I've worked in a prison, seen 'em in person. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member Samalan Posted Friday at 05:31 PM Contributing Member Report Posted Friday at 05:31 PM 20 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: Sure is I've worked in a prison, seen 'em in person. All this is going to end up in the adult section. LOL Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Friday at 06:16 PM CFM Report Posted Friday at 06:16 PM 24 minutes ago, Samalan said: All this is going to end up in the adult section. LOL waaay off topic but not adult, yet. Window lickers was/is a term used for the prisoners who were on Thorazine and such heavy drugs. A very sad thing to see humans that doped up really, even though they would be very violent off of it. anyway, back on topic I've not seen a mention of proper preparation!! Preparation should be foremost in a person's thoughts, as that is the precursor for a good burnish no matter what solution is used. Good, sharp edge tools, decent sanding, and a little water make for a darn good burnish if you ask me. It's all in the prep work, and the elbow grease is cheap. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members TonyV Posted Saturday at 04:13 PM Members Report Posted Saturday at 04:13 PM On 10/8/2025 at 5:17 AM, chuck123wapati said: now for the dirty lil secret no one tells, sometimes we just use spit lol. and don't tell me you haven't licked an edge or two when you're in a hurry. Yessir. This works too, in a pinch! Water, spit, beeswax, tokenole, gum tragacanth, saddle soap, neetsfoot oil or any combination of the above. The finishing agent is actually less important, IMO, than good clean cut edges and the application of friction, not pressure, to smooth and polish the leather edge. Sandpaper helps tidy up some rough edges. Burnishing tools include, but not limited to, wooden burnishing tool, plastic burnishing tool, denim or canvas, even the wooden tool handle of an edger. You will find your own preferences and methods. Quote
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