Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Jord666]

Is there a thread for Vintage Military clothing here? Apologies if I've missed it but I've tried searching and can't see anything at all

[urbanwoodsman]

Are there any IHUK gift certificates?

I got a dreadful,"I was gonna get you an IH giftcard but couldn't find one," message from my GF regarding my Bday present.

[Giles]

Yes, just get het to PM or email Paula…

[urbanwoodsman]

@Giles:

Yes, just get het to PM or email Paula…

Thanks. Will do.

[Denimrox]

Hi there anyone know if I have a boots should
I use mink oil or obenauf LP/oil? Pls help I am quite new to leather boots. My first pair. Ty in advance!

[mclaincausey]

Here's what I've been doing:

I use Neatsfoot on Horween CXL, once every 6 months, because that's their recommendation.

I use Obenauf's LP on any smoothout and Obenauf's oil on some smoothout leathers.

I treated my rougouts with Obenauf's water-based silicon (12%) spray, three treatments.

I've treated unstained leather with the oil and LP.

I've used VEB's trick of polishing with canvas soaked in water periodically.

I brush after each wear with a horsehair brush.

I'm extremely happy with the results of all of the above.

[Denimrox]

Mc wow! Is so complex man. Ok my boots is thorogood boots. Oil tanned leather. So recommendation is to use mink or obenauf LP or oil?

[Chris]

Personally, I wouldn't put anything on them.  Oil tanned leather is designed to survive a ton of abuse without a lot of maintenance.  Unless you're planning to wear them while doing construction work in monsoons, they should be just fine without anything for months, possibly years.

When you do finally get around to putting something on them, I'd suggest the Obenauf's, just because I've heard people say mink oil quality can be inconsistent.

[mclaincausey]

Ah. I would do LP. The oil can change the tone more. I'm sure other with more experience on the topic than I will weigh in.

[Denimrox]

Oh I see guys~~ alright! Thank you guys so much! :>

Jay

[tatmantall]

I'm with Chris on this one in that you should be fine to wear them for quite sometime  sans treatment

[Denimrox]

Cool! Then I don't have to bother so much about it already then! :> awesome pie.

[injunjack]

Square snaps, where to get them.
I bought a shirt that is on its way to me and I'd like to pimp it with square snaps.

[Giles]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNAPS-4-PART-SQUARE-PEARL-WHITE-6-DOZEN-MADE-IN-USA-/251312408994

[Seul]

Injun: if you're buying six dozens, I'd take two of your hands…

[injunjack]

Seul, OK

I'm actually after black ones, Found seller but huge quantity, a gross, and almost 50$ + shipping….

We'll see when I get the shirt.

[Giles]

IJ.  Please give me the details.  I may buy for the site…...

[OTM]

the ebay company of the above link will make private auctions for any amount of snaps you want. just send them a message with what you want and they make up a private auction.  have bought from them many times with great results.  they have black squares as well.

[Ponyboy312]

Who is Tetsu?

[Giles]

Tetsu-san is…...

http://www.hopping-shower.com/info/

Does a lot of designs for us including the Gosport T, the spark plug graphic, etc etc etc…..