Bob Dozier & John Costanza Talk About Leather Care - Pt 7 Media

Bob Dozier talks with John Costanza from Western Star Leather about leather care for new leather, old leather, and other tidbits. This is kind of a behind the scenes moment with two master craftsmen talking and sharing information. The information isn't laid out fast and orderly, but nonetheless I felt it was interesting enough to post.

John Costanza (correct spelling) Recommends the following for Old Leather:
1. Saddle Soap
2. Light coat of pure neatsfoot oil (too much will ruin it)
3. Then Ray Holes Saddle Butter

We want to re-emphasize, Oxalic acid is for new leather only.

Part 1 - Shop Tour: https://youtu.be/70UsqZnmqMs
Part 2 - Grinding a Knife https://youtu.be/EN27BwjCqQU
Part 3 - Fitting & Soldering the Guard https://youtu.be/YOCT_HfkARc
Part 4 - Gluing up the Handle https://youtu.be/CkmhAaq9ykY
Part 5 - Touring Bob's Leather Working Shop https://youtu.be/l9q5p8L2aqU
Part 6 - Making a Leather Knife Sheath https://youtu.be/vdGeVGJ_jYY
Part 7 - Leather Care Tips https://youtu.be/Moo7n_5WNxE
Part 8 - Bob's Man Cave Tour https://youtu.be/qtZgcjUv2A4

John Costanza's website (not sponsored):
http://westernstarleather.com/

Ray Holes (not sponsored)
https://rayholesleathercare.com/

We are working on a comprehensive written article on how to take care of your leather, but it has gotten rather long. We are going to have to split it out into multiple articles (new leather, old antique leather, how to get rid of Verdigris corrosion, etc.). We're doing some experimentation to make sure we get the best results, so it may be a while before the article is published.