Colt W Knight Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Anyone have any experience burnishing edges with Murphys oil? I got tired of mixing the tins of saddle soap with water, and I didn't want to buy the expensive liquid version from the local feed store. I thought I would try the Murphys oil. I have done a few pieces, and so far it looks really promising. I just wasn't sure about long term. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Why do you mix the saddle soap with water? Seems like it would make the bar soap less effective. All I do is dampen the leather, rub the bar of soap on the leather edge, then rub with denim. Works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) First problem is saddle soap."Saddle soap is a proprietary compound containing mild soap and softening ingredients such as neatsfoot oil, glycerin, and lanolin."http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_soapIMO, the last thing you want is a leather softener. On most leathers, just touch a wet rag to the edge and burnish. Heat (friction) and water. Edge should glass up. Next, dye the edge. When dry, and because the dye dries the leather more, it should burnish like glass again. Left piece, water, and burnish. Right piece, dyed and burnished. Edited January 24, 2015 by Red Cent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
