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I tried to send this reply to a back-channel message from Richard Pisko
direct to him. Unfortunately, my system shows him as using a
non-existent e-mail address (""). I am therefore
sending it through the list, with the hope that it may be of some
interest to others -- though this thread has gone rather far from tallow
in its navigational role for the arming of leads:
Thanks for that, Richard.
You wrote:
> An alternative that doesn't smell rancid might be bees wax (not
> paraffin wax). Tubes of "Sno-Seal", which is just softened bees wax,
> IIRC, are available for waterproofing boots. It also works well for
> form fitted leather holsters, and does not seem to promote rusting in
> the firearms. It does not soften the leather as would Neats foot or
> Mink oils, but warming the leather before rubbing in the wax helps
> penetration. "Sno-Seal" is more creamy than the bees wax blocks used
> for waxing thread, and not as sticky or hard to clean off as lanolin.
That's a good idea. We use a beeswax-based product on the leather tack
for my wife's horse, as a cleaner and preserver. It certainly leaves a
slippery surface. Maybe I'll give that a try on the gunter-spar jaws.
Trevor
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