Oil/ chrome tanned leather

[Frodo]

I usually only work with veg tan,  today i have some oil tan leather,  and i ordered some Tokonole   for my edges

Question is,  what do i use to get a nice shine on this leather?

 

 

Edited August 17, 2020 by Frodo

[Frodo]

buff it,  never mind.  lol   i figured it out

[paloma]

not sure if the Tokonole works on greasy leather.

If I were you, I'd give it a try by lightly burning the edges and waxing them.

Edited August 17, 2020 by paloma

[Frodo]

burning?   interesting,  never thought about that

[paloma]

yes with a electric edge creaser for example but there is other way.

[LatigoAmigo]

16 minutes ago, Frodo said:

burning?   interesting,  never thought about that

I've used this tip with a wood-burning tool. Gave the edges a finished look without being too fancy.

[paloma]

i use this,

because i have it,but it works too with tools to heat with alcool.

[rodneywt1180b]

Frodo it looks like an interesting project.  What are you working on? 

Decent edges on leather seems to be impossible for me.  Definitely me, not the leather that is the problem.

I just ordered a couple cheap sides of 5 oz oil tan from Springfield.  $20 for the 9-13 ft sides, they have larger for $30.  Well worth taking a chance on them at that price IMO.  I'm hoping to use them for a messenger bag for myself. There'll be a lot of edges to practice on.

I'll try the wood burning tip on the edges when it gets here.