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Neatsfoot Oil as Leather Sealant
By Grant Chapman, NY

[ Ref. 160614 MMDigest, Sealant for Leaking Pouches

For those who may not know, modern neatsfoot oil, as a commodity
product, is now made from lard, plus additives.

Grant Chapman
West Point, New York

 [ Among the leather-workers' comments at the discussion forum
 [ http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/6234-neatsfoot-oil-pure-or-blended/ 
 [
 [ "Now {neatsfoot oil} is made from a variety of animal fats.  It is
 [ heavy oil that has a residue that can attract dust.  It does oxidize
 [ and can embrittle the leather. ... Some cheaper neatsfoot oil is made
 [ with added lard and still is called Pure Neatsfoot Oil. "
 [
 [ "I use racing or motorcycle oil."
 [
 [ See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil  and
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/archives/KWIC/N/neatsfoot.html   -- Robbie


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