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Re: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather - Barbara McCrary

I'm sure this is true, but this man told me about whale oil some thirty years ago, and furthermore, I'm not sure I was truly impressed. He was an interesting gentleman.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- From: "Sisu West Ranch" <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Cynthia Eliason" <cyne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "RIDECAMP" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather



"...saddler told me that whale oil was the perfect ...."

The only whale oil I am familiar with is from the Sperm Whale. I inherited a lifetime supply (about 2 oz) that I use to lube an antique clock. 150+ years ago this was the oil used for oil lamps. The interesting thing is that most species of Whales are endangered etc. As far as I know the only nations doing Whaling now are Norway and Japan, and then officially only for "research". I am also sure that the importation of whale products to the USA is banned to help save the whales. All of this would indicate to me that no matter what the virtues of whale oil as a leather conditioner, we are not going to be using it any time soon.

Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 642-9640

ranch(at)sisuwest(dot)us

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Replies
RE: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather, Rae Callaway
Re: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather, Sisu West Ranch
Re: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather, Cynthia Eliason
Re: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather, Sisu West Ranch
Re: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather, Barbara McCrary
Re: [RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather, Sisu West Ranch