wlg190861 Report post Posted January 31, 2016 I bought some water buffalo hide an that stuff is beyond stiff. Is there any thing to make it more pliable ? I made a checkbook cover lined with pigskin lining an it stiff. ANY THOUGHTS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted February 1, 2016 I bought some water buffalo hide an that stuff is beyond stiff. Is there any thing to make it more pliable ? I made a checkbook cover lined with pigskin lining an it stiff. ANY THOUGHTS Someone with more experience must know something about this leather. Or is it just junk leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 2, 2016 Sorry, no help from me..just thought id respond in the hopes that someone else would have an answer for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelT Report post Posted February 3, 2016 Forgive me if you've already tried this- but what about neatsfoot oil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widget Report post Posted February 4, 2016 I used a very generous amount of carnauba wax on some really stiff horse hide one time to loosen it up some. It wasn't a huge difference but it did help...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Thank you all. I've tried everything an I guess its just the leather. Its lightweight 5/6 but tough. I guess it has its place but checkbook covers is not one of-em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted February 6, 2016 I think I've got some of the same stuff and I agree, it's pretty stiff stuff. I made a wallet out a piece and even after 6-8 months in my back pocket, it's still pretty stiff. It has softened some but I think it's just the nature of the leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
