AZ09 Report post Posted September 8, 2009 Hello friends, I was recently asked and not really sure the best answer. "Hey Tal, What is the best way to eliminate/reduce leather creeking?" It's farly new leather SASS style single gun rig that groans and growls with movement. Thanks for looking and your thoughts.. Peace Tal~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted September 8, 2009 A light oil rubbed in, like olive oil, or baby powder has worked for me. The sounds will also decrease with use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somawas Report post Posted September 9, 2009 I love that sound! Nothing says "brand new, real leather" quite like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ09 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 A light oil rubbed in, like olive oil, or baby powder has worked for me. The sounds will also decrease with use. Thanks Jordan TAL~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Many was the SASS Shooter asked me the same question when they got their new rigs. My answer was simply - "Use 'em and use 'em a lot. It'll quit after a while. Besides, the targets are deaf and easy to sneak up on!" (Their new boots did the same thing!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTcustom Report post Posted September 9, 2009 neatsfoot oil and gunsmoke pardner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted September 12, 2009 The 'creaking' can caused by the holster rubbing against itself where there's more than one layer, or when the leather is really dry. You can use the above methods to put a band-aid on the problem, or you can just eliminate the problem by bonding the layers before stitching. A good contact cement, that is still a little flexible when cured, works well. Barge is one of my favorites, but I'm seeing good results with the Dap 'Weldwood' contact cement as well. I consider conditioning the leather (with one or more of umpteen methods) part of the finishing process, so adding more oil will probably result in "too much" oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ09 Report post Posted September 13, 2009 The 'creaking' can caused by the holster rubbing against itself where there's more than one layer, or when the leather is really dry. You can use the above methods to put a band-aid on the problem, or you can just eliminate the problem by bonding the layers before stitching. A good contact cement, that is still a little flexible when cured, works well. Barge is one of my favorites, but I'm seeing good results with the Dap 'Weldwood' contact cement as well. I consider conditioning the leather (with one or more of umpteen methods) part of the finishing process, so adding more oil will probably result in "too much" oil. Hello Mike, Thank you for information. I'm going to try the WELDWOOD since Barge is not found in my small town. All The Best Tal~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
