Posts by Crane's

Quote:Originally Posted by docka From what I have gathered from in this thread.  Basically apply oil (i.e filson boot oil) before initial wear, then treat this boot like crap and restore it with another oil application when...

Quote:Originally Posted by Douglas I am ready to purchase a shotgun for home defense. I could go buy one for $80 at Walmart, I presume, but any good recommendations on brands/accessories in the $500 range? I plan to purchase a...

Quote:Originally Posted by striker I am just gonna be using Obenauf LP but in case anyone else is wondering, coconut oil works great as a leather softener and boot conditioner. I've tried it on other leather products and a google...

Yeah, that's one of the beautiful things about light tan or natural full grain leather. It begins to age, start changing color and develops a rather dramatic patina from pretty much day one. After a few years the light tans darken up and...

Quote:Originally Posted by striker I dun have any boot oil, only Obenauf LP. I am thinking the extra virgin coconut oil in my kitchen pantry will do the same job. Once i get my wolverine, i will get down to it. That's not very smart...

Boot oil darkens it a bit but then as it dries it lightens back up. My boots after 8 months of daily wear and no treatments, My tobacco SB satchel a few days after oiling and another rainstorm. Both types of leather darken over...

They'll work for just about anything short of getting fancied up in a suit.

No you treat them first and then beat the crap out of them. I have written extensively on this subject and over the years more than a few people found out the hard way of what can happen of you don't.

LOL at the skateboard shot! A massive face plant would really make that one Shore. That window shot I took above was more or less a practice run for this. Window by DYSong Photography, on Flickr Window by DYSong Photography, on Flickr

Quote:Originally Posted by Laurens  Some recent film shots with the trusty Minolta 7000i: I just picked up a non Exxon version of the Maxxum 7000 with a decent lens and flash for next to nothing. It works great!