Can Roughout Be Restored?

[kloining]

Hi I am wondering if roughout on a saddle can be restored? I though I saw a local ad some time back were they were able to restore roughout. Any help would be appreciated.

[dirtclod]

Some 100 grit sandpaper would probley work if you want to pull the nap back up. Try in a small place that won't be seen if you try it to see how it looks.

Edited November 15, 2010 by dirtclod

[TwinOaks]

What about a brass brush? That way it'll pull up the fibers without cutting too many of them. Then again, if it's worn smooth, sanding might be the better option.

[JLSleather]

You didn't say what's wrong with it

Dried out? The leather can be brought back like any other, but oils / conditioners are easier to apply from the grain side (or maybe that's just the way I'm used to). Leather is leather, whether it's facing north or south.

[saddletramp saddlery]

by all means you can restore rough out,it takes alot of work but it can be done,ill try to post pics with this but no promises,ask for any info ill give ya what i have. this is before

Edited March 10, 2011 by saddletramp saddlery

[saddletramp saddlery]

and this is after,1959 capriolla,the only new leather is the fenders and stirrup leathers,the owner wanted me to cut down the originals,i talked them into new ones as to save all original componants,

Edited March 10, 2011 by saddletramp saddlery