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Title: mink oil
Post by: Stump73 on March 18, 2012, 10:46:00 AM
I have some mink oil and was wondering if any of you use it on quivers or any leather. Will hurt the leather?
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Basil_K on March 18, 2012, 11:05:00 AM
I use mink oil on many leathers and it works great to soften and condition the leather.

I've started using pecards leather dressing now tho which helps to partially water proof the leather also.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: NW Jamie on March 18, 2012, 11:15:00 AM
I have used mink oil for years and found it works great on boots and such. But, I have not wanted to put it on any hunting gear/boots because of the scent. Is the scent something to consider?
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: straitera on March 18, 2012, 11:36:00 AM
Have a big bunch of leather oils & conditioners but prefer mink oil especially for my good stuff; bq, glove, armguard, etc.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Wudstix on March 18, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
Use Sno-seal and bee's wax base, works great.  Heard the mink, which works great as well, will start breaking down the leather more quickly.    :thumbsup:       :thumbsup:       :thumbsup:
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: cbCrow on March 18, 2012, 12:27:00 PM
I've been using mink oil for over 30 years on all my leather stuff. I have a belt quiver that was made by a friend that has 25 years of mink oil on it and the leather looks still like new.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Rob W. on March 18, 2012, 12:51:00 PM
I use it on everything. Quiver, grip, and glove included. I have never worried about the scent.


Rob
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Mic W on March 18, 2012, 01:41:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob W.:
I use it on everything. Quiver, grip, and glove included. I have never worried about the scent.


Rob
I am the same way.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: YORNOC on March 18, 2012, 03:22:00 PM
I mix it with neatsfoot oil. Great stuff.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Basil_K on March 18, 2012, 03:28:00 PM
Neatsfoot oil works good too. Just make sure it the pure stuff.

Some types I've noticed have some additives which may break down the leather.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on March 18, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
Mink oil is probably the best leather treatment you can use for softening, waterproofing, and keeping it in good shape. I never worried about the scent.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Reaper TN on March 18, 2012, 05:53:00 PM
I have always used mink oil on my leather goods, and my son swears by it on his baseball gloves.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Stump73 on March 18, 2012, 11:17:00 PM
Thanks for the info now I feel better about using.
Title: Re: mink oil
Post by: Night Wing on March 19, 2012, 10:32:00 AM
I use mink oil on my shooting tab.