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Leather Dye (recoil pad)
15 December 2023, 18:27
TimanLeather Dye (recoil pad)
Is there a certain leather Dye that is preferred for coloring leather covered recoil pads?
15 December 2023, 18:42
BitterrootI use the Mohawk Non-grain-raising dye; same thing I use to tone my stocks. I'll use a mahogany color. Then I go over that with black shoe polish, the Kiwi paste kind, then a coat of wax.
15 December 2023, 18:48
dpcdI am sure that Laurel Mountain stains will stain leather any color you want.
15 December 2023, 19:29
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)TAndy leather always has plenty of dyes to choose from and in all colors A good final finish is "saddle lac" or siilar
16 December 2023, 17:24
TimanThanks.
16 December 2023, 18:40
jeffeossotandy has "antique" finishes - i think that's what it's still called - that gives a pleasing-to-me uneven finish, looks like a little wear and age on it
16 December 2023, 22:57
AtkinsonAnother vote for Tandy Leather dye..works well on wood also Im told..
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
20 December 2023, 01:09
GunswizardFiebing is another source for quality leather dye.
20 December 2023, 02:26
gunmakerThere was a Tandy store in Rapid Stu.
21 December 2023, 00:08
Timanquote:
Originally posted by gunmaker:
There was a Tandy store in Rapid Stu.
I ordered Black and Mohogany Dye from Tandy. I'm not sure which I'm going to like best, probably the black, I think, as the wood on this rifle is dark.
21 December 2023, 02:28
jeffeossoStu,
do a couple test pieces first - you can change the results by how smooth you lay it on, how long you leave it on, and how you wipe it off - and how many coats you use to make it darker/sink into the leather better
21 December 2023, 03:19
gunmakeryou should top coat with something
quote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
A good final finish is "saddle lac" or siilar
22 December 2023, 22:27
AtkinsonHorse medicine called Jensen Violate is a great wood dye Ive used on stocks, Its sourced from walnut..I use a piece of wood from a stock and determine the color I want then proceed, folks you might give it a try...Its a bit darker than Alkenet root and has a purple tinge at some point I like the color,,Apparently it was used in Britten at one time?????
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
23 December 2023, 21:58
delloroquote:
Originally posted by Atkinson:
Horse medicine called Jensen Violate is a great wood dye Ive used on stocks, Its sourced from walnut..I use a piece of wood from a stock and determine the color I want then proceed, folks you might give it a try...Its a bit darker than Alkenet root and has a purple tinge at some point I like the color,,Apparently it was used in Britten at one time?????
Is this it?
https://www.amazon.com/Gentian...y%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-924 December 2023, 00:47
setters5Really? With the thousands of products to stain wood and leather, we are going to use horse medicine as a dye??????
24 December 2023, 03:46
Craftsmanquote:
That looks/sounds like the stuff I used to doctor my coon dogs and mules with.
Craftsman
24 December 2023, 05:46
rcraigquote:
Originally posted by Craftsman:
quote:
That looks/sounds like the stuff I used to doctor my coon dogs and mules with.
But wait, there's more,
"it's also used in home remedies for nursing mothers."
24 December 2023, 21:14
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)Seeems to be mostly iodine..no reason it would not stain
15 January 2024, 05:56
AtkinsonIodine and walnut extract, its a one shot deal to kill Jock Itch, but will make ya scream for mercy for about 15 minutes!!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
15 January 2024, 22:52
AtkinsonIts wallnut juice and Iodine, great for Jock Itch in that texas 125 degree Big Bend country but beware its hot as hell for 15 minutes and only tough cowboys can handle it. So which of you has the balls to try it on wood and skin!
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Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com