Members glockanator Posted May 22, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2015 Sorry for not updating this. my parents are meeting with the adjuster on Friday (tomorrow) I should find out something before the weekend. I have talked with the neighbor and he said they would cover any cost that the adjuster doesnt. When I find out more I will let y'all know. Thanks for all the great advic. The worst part is I got my newly used tippmann boss but don't have a place to use it or know where any of my projects ended up. Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted May 22, 2015 Members Report Posted May 22, 2015 Sorry for not updating this. my parents are meeting with the adjuster on Friday (tomorrow) I should find out something before the weekend. I have talked with the neighbor and he said they would cover any cost that the adjuster doesnt. When I find out more I will let y'all know. Thanks for all the great advic. The worst part is I got my newly used tippmann boss but don't have a place to use it or know where any of my projects ended up. That's really good to hear that everyone is being neighbourly......Its rare these days. The tipman is "portable". Set it up on a sunny afternoon in a park somewhere and get that arm pump on....lol Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members BondoBobCustomSaddles Posted May 22, 2015 Members Report Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Troy's advice is solid. I often get water on parts of a saddle when I am working on another part or am forming a piece. It is common, I use a nice wet cloth and wipe it over the whole piece and let it dry evenly to get rid of the marks. Works well, you might try it. As for the rest of the posts, as soon as I read Dirkba's comment I thought to myself this is going to go south in a hurry! Just sayin' while probably not meant that way, it did sound condescending. I would have probably taken offence by it myself. Bob Edited May 22, 2015 by BondoBobCustomSaddles Quote
Members glockanator Posted June 23, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2015 I got word today that insurance will cover all the leather that was lost. Now if they could work a little faster on getting the shop finished so I can get back to making stuff! Quote
Members dirkba Posted June 24, 2015 Members Report Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) glockanator, That's GREAT feedback and I am very happy that your loss is being compensated. Once again I am going to stick my neck out....since the insurance company may take the leather after settlement speak to the loss adjuster (assessor) and make them an offer to buy the leather back. I know this sounds crazy....but there is method in my madness! Insurance companies put "salvaged items" such as your leather on auction to recover part of the claim expenses. By talking to them in advance you might be able to get the leather for a fraction of the settlement amount (sometimes for as low as 25%). That to me is buying leather at a HUGE discount! Then you could consider applying some of the remedies suggested by others on the forum - and as indicated "what have you got to lose" Being veg tanned I am sure that soaking the hide(s) completely in water and left to dry will remove or dull the stains and the leather should be good to use again. Edited June 24, 2015 by dirkba Quote
Members jrny4wrd Posted June 26, 2015 Members Report Posted June 26, 2015 Is there a possibility to find out the type of chemicals in the fertilizers? I am assuming the water stains are from the minerals or deposits the water had in it. Still not sure if it was veg tan or not. If so, i would think that some saddle soap and bleach wash would help followed by a nice wet down on the whole hide to spread the minerals more evenly. Maybe this is just nonsense Im making up but its just a thought. Are not most stains pigment or mineral concentration? Quote
Members glockanator Posted June 26, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 26, 2015 I have not heard on what they want/are doing with the leather. If they decide they want it I am going to try and buy it back from them. Quote
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