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Title: Soften quiver
Post by: John L on February 17, 2008, 08:42:00 PM
Have an older (20 yrs+) leather back quiver that I have used off - on. It is pretty stiff and does not "lay" or close onto the arrows thus noisey arrows.

How can I get the quiver to fold in onto the arrows so as to quiet them as I walk, shoot, etc.

Thanks.

John
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: MJB on February 17, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Try some  Montana Pitch-Blend
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: Overspined on February 17, 2008, 09:01:00 PM
Even some vegetable oil is a good one to use. That is what was recommended to me by the guy who made my quiver.
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: Biff on February 17, 2008, 09:35:00 PM
John- Don't add any oils to the area that will be against your back, it will end up on your shirts. oil the inside of the quiver well, the outside  thats away from you. Lexol is a good softener, and wont darken the leather as much as most other oils.,Biff
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: portugeejn on February 17, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
I have used Lexol with good results.

Ron
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: snag on February 17, 2008, 10:02:00 PM
Hi Ron. What is Lexol and where can I get some?
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: TXRED on February 17, 2008, 11:13:00 PM
Tandy Leather(among others,I'm sure) sells the Lexol Leather Conditioner.It's good stuff with no stain problems.
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: laddy on February 18, 2008, 01:38:00 AM
Neats glove oil will make soft enough to make it pliable, like leather gloves if you put enough on.  I apply mine on the inside of the quiver, it soaks through, but allows the smooth surface to maintain in firmness.
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: ISP 5353 on February 18, 2008, 09:00:00 AM
Tandy leather has a couple of good leather conditioning oils and creams.  Take a look at there website or give them a call.
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: Biff on February 18, 2008, 12:57:00 PM
John- you can get Lexol in most feed stores if they sell horse tack also. Many shoe stores sell it and so does Tractor Supply.
Title: Re: Soften quiver
Post by: Razorbak on February 18, 2008, 12:58:00 PM
olive oil will also soften leather..warm the leather as you go