2 layers & smooth edges

[esantoro]

The one called Reliable, i believe it's a Feibings product. It works real good for me...

I dye my edges, then burnish, if I'm not waxing the edge with beeswax, I use old Reliable...fills in the little dips and things quite nicely, two coats will fill in a pothole...lol then you burnish that stuff..shines up nice. It has wax in it.

I've not tried the Zack's stuff, but he has his on line of wholesale belts he uses it on, and that looks good too, but can't tell you from my experience, Next time I'm there I'll ask him for a small bottle to try.

Hi Dave,

I'm putting through an order with LCI and wanted to add some burnishing wax ink. I noticed that LCI's website states that their burnishing wax burnishes to a very high gloss finish. In your experience does the Reliable do the same? I'm looking for more of a matte finish.

Thanks,

Ed

[rdb]

Zack's Manual edge ink dries bright and shiny without burnish. Nice if that's what you want.

Reliable dries flat, and it takes a lot of burnish to get it to shine, even then, it's a flat shine. There is a wax in it, so the more you burnish, the smoother it can get... If you want it to shine, you have to coat it with leather balm, or tan kote, or something like that.

Sounds like Reliable might be what you want to try.

[esantoro]

Zack's Manual edge ink dries bright and shiny without burnish. Nice if that's what you want.

Reliable dries flat, and it takes a lot of burnish to get it to shine, even then, it's a flat shine. There is a wax in it, so the more you burnish, the smoother it can get... If you want it to shine, you have to coat it with leather balm, or tan kote, or something like that.

Sounds like Reliable might be what you want to try.

I don't want it to shine. I've ordered four gallons of the LCI stuff and they should be sending me samples of their burnishing wax ink.

It does sound like the REliable is the way to go. if you have any pics of an edge with Reliable, could you post them?

I'll keep you updated on what I get form LCI. I've already posted the sampled edges I got back from them.

Thanks,

Ed

[Rhome]

I have used Angelus, and Fiebings edge coatings on the belts I've made. They give a nice finish but both tend to wear off after a period of time. I would be interested to find a edge finish that will not wear off my belts after a year or so, is there such a edge finish out there ? I usually burnish my edges to a baby smooth gloss finish then apply the edge coating, am I doing it wrong ?

[esantoro]

I should be getting my shipment of four gallons of the LCI Edge Ink any day now.

Unbeknown to me, It is being shipped COD. Is cash on hand the only way to pay for this, or may I pay by check or credit card. I'll call LCI today and ask.

I'm also getting black and brown samples of LCI's burnishing wax ink.

ed

[Pip]

This is just a thought I have never tried it, i don't have the skill, but in thought it should work and look neat

First skive down two edges and stick together, roll edges under so top leather curls then stick under and stitch like a border on the underedge, i think give a nice rounded edge BUT will leave raised edges underneath to allow the skin some room to breath when strap is closed, and stitching against the skin hmmm. my unenlightened 2d worth.

[esantoro]

Because you are using a crome tanned leather you won't be able to rub it and to get the effect you want. So I see your only option with those materials would be a self polishing edge paint. Here is a link to a company that would have the product you need. This is a professional level product Fiebings would also have a version of it.

LCI has a $100.00 minnimum order but you might be able to have them sample you what you need or they might be able to give you a name of a Jobber. They just purchased Dyo, after their plant blew up, so they are pretty busy right now.

David Genadek

David,

Thanks for this post. I made my first order with LCI. Great Stuff.

Ed