Members philmb Posted February 16, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, bikermutt07 said: Just for reference.... Pro Dye = Pro Oil Dye They are one and the same. Fiebings is dropping the pro oil moniker for confusion's sake. It is the same stuff. A few years ago I emailed them about what was what. And that was their reply. Aaaah i was just thinking about that very thing. I was assuming that was the case. Thanks again for the info Quote
Members grmnsplx Posted February 16, 2018 Members Report Posted February 16, 2018 Get some alcohol (methly hydrate aka methyl alcohol) from the hardware store and dilute your dye 4:1, even 5:1. I apply one coat and then even things out with the second. Usually a third is not necessary, but you can do further applications to get it darker. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Posted February 16, 2018 5 hours ago, philmb said: Aaaah i was just thinking about that very thing. I was assuming that was the case. Thanks again for the info Fwiw today my local Tandy extended their Valentine's day sale to include not just red and ox blood but all the fiebings dye for $4.00 a piece. I bought 14 bottles. I should be good for a bit. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members grmnsplx Posted February 20, 2018 Members Report Posted February 20, 2018 On 10/02/2018 at 2:29 PM, terrymac said: Bikermutte, throw that Neatsfoot oil in the trash and get yourself some Bee's Natural Saddle Oil. Won't darken your leather at all. I quit using that other stuff years ago. Didn't like what it did to my leather. Terry Weird. This stuff is neatsfoot oil with some petroleum distillate (heavy parrafinnic) added to it. I'll have to try some. Quote
Jimmy McLaughlin Posted March 13, 2018 Report Posted March 13, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 5:59 AM, philmb said: Hi all =) So far i have tried Russet, Tan, Light, medium and dark Brown and they all look the same colour - a Red-Brown colour. Slightly different shades and densities but all a very similer colour. The only colour that was different was Chocolate. Could it be the colour of the leather thats giving everything a red colour or Some how the way im applying it? Its a nice colour but everything i have is the same-ish colour Im looking for a Brown without the Red but just cant get it. I want a brown similer to this: Any suggestions? I do most of my dying with an air brush. That does help in getting different shades of the brown family. I also like using the dye prep. It goes on very easy, I lightly brush it in with a tooth brush and dye over it while it is still wet. I find I get lighter browns. If I want to go a litter darker I will give it another coat or just put a light coat of oil. Thank you =) Quote
Members koreric75 Posted March 13, 2018 Members Report Posted March 13, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 1:54 PM, bikermutt07 said: Haha, me too. The perfect LSU purple is easy to get, right up until you put neetsfoot oil on it. Quote Machines currently in use: Cowboy 3200, Adler 67-372, Singer 66, Singer 15-91
Members Squilchuck Posted March 14, 2018 Members Report Posted March 14, 2018 I've thought about airbrushing, but I work in the basement and wonder if you need ventilation or a big background to catch off spray? How messy is it? Can you spray on a horizontal surface? -John Quote
garypl Posted March 14, 2018 Report Posted March 14, 2018 7 hours ago, Squilchuck said: I've thought about airbrushing, but I work in the basement and wonder if you need ventilation or a big background to catch off spray? How messy is it? Can you spray on a horizontal surface? -John John - I spray in my basement. I put a large disposable aluminum pan (the kind you buy to roast a large turkey) in front of a box fan with two furnace filters in front of the fan. I have a large piece of cardboard behind the pan to contain the spray. Turn the fan on so it is pulling air from the pan area and spray away. Overspray is sucked into the filters and for small jobs it works great. The pan contains any overspray and drips from the airbrush. Been doing it this way for a couple of years now with no problems. For larger jobs that would generate a lot of fumes, I go outside, weather permitting. In the winter or in inclement weather I have to spray indoors, but I wear a face mask to keep the nasty funes away. Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members Squilchuck Posted March 15, 2018 Members Report Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks for the great ideas, Gary. Quote
Northmount Posted March 15, 2018 Report Posted March 15, 2018 Be careful of alcohol fumes being drawn through a fan where the motor is open to the fumes. The motor needs to be a non-sparking type, no switch in the motor or totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC). A spark in alcohol fumes can give you quite an unwelcome surprise! Tom Quote
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