Chris B Report post Posted December 30, 2009 Ok I am going to kill 2 birds with on post on this. First off I see that alot of guys oil your projects before you dye them. What kind of oil do you use, Lexol, Fiebeings saddle soap??? And for the second question, for all of you saddle/tack makers out there what kind of finish do you use? To keep the saddles/gear waterproof and such? SuperSheen, or Tankote, Bagkote? Thanks, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryano Report post Posted January 6, 2010 I use Sheps 100% Neatsfoot oil and Beilers 100% neatsfoot oil. I then use Weavers tuff coat. They sell it in black and clear. How do you apply your oil, Ryan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimKleffner Report post Posted January 6, 2010 Hi Chris I prefer to dye my back ground then oil. I find as the oil settles it takes the dye with it. I use Bee Natural Saddle Oil. It darkens gradually , but not as dark as neatsfoot oil. Happy tooling Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris B Report post Posted January 6, 2010 Thanks Guys!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted January 7, 2010 Hi Chris I prefer to dye my back ground then oil. I find as the oil settles it takes the dye with it. I use Bee Natural Saddle Oil. It darkens gradually , but not as dark as neatsfoot oil. Happy tooling Tim Tim, How do you apply your oil? Is this a dip? paintbrush? rag? how do ya do it? Is the Bee Natural oil thicker than neatsfoot? What is the difference? Or is it just easier to get? <grin!> Ray I use Sheps 100% Neatsfoot oil and Beilers 100% neatsfoot oil. I then use Weavers tuff coat. They sell it in black and clear. How do you apply your oil, Ryan? Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
