Random questions to which you seek an answer
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it's the best workout i've had in weeks
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I don't understand why an acid would be necessary in neutralizing something that's soluble in water. It seems like a non-pH-neutral agent in leather would be corrosive.
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Partially right in that salt is water soluable, however salt when it dilutes can get in the pourous leather and strip natural oils. In a oil compound a small amount (about half a cap to 16oz of oil compound) of citric acid has no real noticeable effect on the leather. I oil a $2000 slab of wood (which is far more pourous) with straight lemon oil, and I have used same mix on winter footwear for years. You will notice the leather darkens a bit more, but otherwise no difference. I know a couple guys who even use it on saddles, and swear it prevents splitting.
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the snaps on the 72 say ironheart on them, the snaps on the 20 are just black.
that is of course if you are talking about just a visual check.
hope that info helps
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All right, someone point me in the right direction. I am looking for a hatter, more specifically I am looking for a hat to be made. The style I am looking for is a Homburg with a kettle curl brim. Looking for a quality fur, not wool. I know of a few hatters, but this style is a bit out of the norm for them, any suggestions?
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I honestly don't know if we have any in the states. We have a lot of different species of rabbit, and I know there are Snowshoe Hare in Canada. I don't know of any US hatters that use it though, as the bodies tend to be a bit lighter than beaver. Hence my polling of the forum, someone else on here has to be into quality hats.
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Have you ever been to the Fedora Lounge? http://thefedoralounge.com Those guys might be your best resource.
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You want a Hare? I can get you a Hare, I can get you a Hare by noon
