Members RoosterShooter Posted October 26, 2012 Members Report Posted October 26, 2012 I'm thinking of doing a few holsters in a simple neatsfoot finish. What's the best way to apply? I've read where some people brush it on and wait, then apply again, and then I've read where people rub it in by hand. Any comments are appreciated. Quote
Ambassador abn Posted October 26, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted October 26, 2012 I apply oils very lightly using a small piece of cotton fabric... Usually cut from a white T-shirt. I only apply a single, light coat. (Too much oil is a bad thing.) FWIW, I prefer olive oil over neatsfoot for a more rich, mellow color. You should try both on scrap to see which one you prefer. Good luck! Quote
Chief31794 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Posted October 26, 2012 X2 on light coat, I put it on with the same cotton material very lightly. I don't think I would ever use it as a finish, just me, but I use it to return natural oil to the leather to promote flexibility and suppleness. Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members Treed Posted October 26, 2012 Members Report Posted October 26, 2012 I like to use a patch of sheep skin with the wool trimmed down. Gives me more control when applying, as I can control the amount of oil on the wool better. Quote Bobby Rose Rock'n R custom holsters
Members David8386 Posted October 26, 2012 Members Report Posted October 26, 2012 I like old cotton socks Good luck David Quote
Members shtoink Posted October 26, 2012 Members Report Posted October 26, 2012 I have not tried it yet, but have heard of using a cheap airbrush, not unlike one from Harbor Freight, to apply even coats. Quote
Members RoosterShooter Posted October 27, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 27, 2012 I have not tried it yet, but have heard of using a cheap airbrush, not unlike one from Harbor Freight, to apply even coats. Neatsfoot seems too thick for an airbrush! I have been airbrushing epoxy and acrylic paints on firearms for several years. I couldn't imagine using an airbrush to spray something so thick! Quote
Members cem Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 An airbrush is likely to clog, not sure why somebody would want hassle of applying it that way when it's easy to apply with sheep skin or cloth. As long as you are putting on light coats it evens itself out anyway after a few hours. Quote
Members Horrrk Posted October 28, 2012 Members Report Posted October 28, 2012 I like old cotton socks That's nice David and may I say very brave of you to admit to your cotton sock fetish, actually on the forum.. Regards Phil Quote Being defeated isn't the worst thing in life..giving up, is..
Members Jarednem Posted December 7, 2012 Members Report Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) I have been using my wife's makeup pads. She used them one on my projects and I haven't anything else since. The round kind rubbery felling ones u can get from target Edited December 7, 2012 by Jarednem Quote
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