How to get new leather/hide old ?

Shakethetrees · 7th October 2014, 12:51 AM

I was tiptoeing around the Lexol issue.

This was the exact stuff I used that first made me aware of the "feeding" problem!

A WWI Sam brown belt that needed a little TLC came my way. It was almost wearable, but I lexolled it following directions. Beginning with one end and working my way along, it seemed to be going OK.

When I went back to do a wipedown with a dry rag, all the stitching broke and I effectively now had a Sam Brown parts kit!

Attempt number two brought ruination to a chinstrap from a WWI American tin hat. No stitching, the leather just flaked away from the surface.

Attempt three (I'm a slow learner!) effectively took care of some old boots- the stitching self destructed, leaving a pile of leather fit for a shoemakers bench, and nothing more.

So, Lexol?

I wouldn't have it in my possession. The stuff should be made illegal.

7th October 2014, 12:51 AM	#10
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	I was tiptoeing around the Lexol issue. This was the exact stuff I used that first made me aware of the "feeding" problem! A WWI Sam brown belt that needed a little TLC came my way. It was almost wearable, but I lexolled it following directions. Beginning with one end and working my way along, it seemed to be going OK. When I went back to do a wipedown with a dry rag, all the stitching broke and I effectively now had a Sam Brown parts kit! Attempt number two brought ruination to a chinstrap from a WWI American tin hat. No stitching, the leather just flaked away from the surface. Attempt three (I'm a slow learner!) effectively took care of some old boots- the stitching self destructed, leaving a pile of leather fit for a shoemakers bench, and nothing more. So, Lexol? I wouldn't have it in my possession. The stuff should be made illegal.