Yep, or Patterson. (grins0

Posted by Michaelson from leospace047.utsi.edu on March 16, 2001 at 16:28:21:

In Reply to: I need the patience of Job? posted by Fall Guy on March 16, 2001 at 16:20:17:

It did indeed stay tacky for about a week or so, but eventually soaked completely in. You're correct on the other two points, except from the experiments that MK did with acetone, bear in mind you want to be VERY careful around chemicals with deerskin, as it will become brittle if it comes in contact with acetone, and I imagine getting a gasoline smell out of it would be next to impossible. I suppose that you have to take a long, hard look at how YOU plan to wear it. Sure, I would not advise buying deerskin if you plan to do Indy type activities. Speaking for myself, I am NOT Indiana Jones, nor plan to be. I go back and forth to work, and live in an area where I don't worry about trucks dragging me or anything of that sort. This jacket is perfect for that kind of activity. If I see a rough time ahead, I pull out one of my Wings cowhide jackets, then sally forth into the carnage! (Sorry about that. It's Friday and I got carried away) Now, if I were going out to buy and own just one jacket from the FS offerings, I would get a vegetable goatskin version, as sure, it's tough, but I'd be wearing it everyday, and it would take my shape, relax to my contour, and take abuse without we worrying about how I wore it. I do need to be a little more conscious of what I'm doing with my deerskin, but with my life style, not THAT much more than any other jacket I own. Does this make sense? Regards. Michaelson

: I have that spare jacket...
: So, did the Pecards make the deerskin sticky in the end? I wouldn't want that. How long exactly did it take to soak up the conditioner? Also, isn't the best thing about deerskin that it doesn't shrink or get brittle after getting soaked in water?
: So many questions...
: FG

: : The main concern I had about my deerskin was it's "inability" to naturally repel water, though it dries EXTREMELY fast, it just seemed to soak it up. I called Dave Marshall about this, and he said "Oh yes, the VERY best thing to use on that is a product called Pecards leather dressing. Ever heard of it?" Uh, yeah. Well, I gave my deerskin a good coating of Pecards, and thought it would NEVER soak in. It finally did, and man, did it work wonders on the leather! repels water like a tarp, and the leather is just a supple as first received. You have to the patience of Job, and a spare jacket to wear while waiting for the Pecards to work, but well worth the effort and wait. Just more food for thought. Regards. Michaelson

: :
: : : The slick goat sure feels more like a man-made material than leather. I wonder how it drapes... I'm not really after a bulletproof jacket. I live in a fairly good area. ;) Water resistance is a plus, I think. The deer looks like the way to go. Thanks, man!
: : : FG

: : : : From what I've held of their goats, the denser, plastic one is the veg goat. If it feels like an industrial "slicker" than that's the stuff. Hope this helps. Note how indestructible that stuff is. Like Patterson and MK have described, the break in may be longer but, you're wearing a natural "Kevlar" jacket.
: : : : Gregg
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I'll wear the deerskin after my retirement? Fall Guy 16:36:00 3/16/2001 (2)
- Well, I just tell you what Dave Marshall told me... Michaelson 16:48:12 3/16/2001 (1)
  - Same to you, Michaelson, same to you! (nm) Fall Guy 16:49:46 3/16/2001 (0)

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: It did indeed stay tacky for about a week or so, but eventually soaked completely in. You're correct on the other two points, except from the experiments that MK did with acetone, bear in mind you want to be VERY careful around chemicals with deerskin, as it will become brittle if it comes in contact with acetone, and I imagine getting a gasoline smell out of it would be next to impossible. I suppose that you have to take a long, hard look at how YOU plan to wear it. Sure, I would not advise buying deerskin if you plan to do Indy type activities. Speaking for myself, I am NOT Indiana Jones, nor plan to be. I go back and forth to work, and live in an area where I don't worry about trucks dragging me or anything of that sort. This jacket is perfect for that kind of activity. If I see a rough time ahead, I pull out one of my Wings cowhide jackets, then sally forth into the carnage! (Sorry about that. It's Friday and I got carried away) Now, if I were going out to buy and own just one jacket from the FS offerings, I would get a vegetable goatskin version, as sure, it's tough, but I'd be wearing it everyday, and it would take my shape, relax to my contour, and take abuse without we worrying about how I wore it. I do need to be a little more conscious of what I'm doing with my deerskin, but with my life style, not THAT much more than any other jacket I own. Does this make sense? Regards. Michaelson

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: : I have that spare jacket... 
: : So, did the Pecards make the deerskin sticky in the end? I wouldn't want that. How long exactly did it take to soak up the conditioner? Also, isn't the best thing about deerskin that it doesn't shrink or get brittle after getting soaked in water?
: : So many questions...
: : FG

: : : The main concern I had about my deerskin was it's "inability" to naturally repel water, though it dries EXTREMELY fast, it just seemed to soak it up. I called Dave Marshall about this, and he said "Oh yes, the VERY best thing to use on that is a product called Pecards leather dressing. Ever heard of it?" Uh, yeah. Well, I gave my deerskin a good coating of Pecards, and thought it would NEVER soak in. It finally did, and man, did it work wonders on the leather! repels water like a tarp, and the leather is just a supple as first received. You have to the patience of Job, and a spare jacket to wear while waiting for the Pecards to work, but well worth the effort and wait. Just more food for thought. Regards. Michaelson

: : : 
: : : : The slick goat sure feels more like a man-made material than leather. I wonder how it drapes... I'm not really after a bulletproof jacket. I live in a fairly good area. ;) Water resistance is a plus, I think. The deer looks like the way to go. Thanks, man!
: : : : FG

: : : : : From what I've held of their goats, the denser, plastic one is the veg goat.  If it feels like an industrial "slicker" than that's the stuff. Hope this helps. Note how indestructible that stuff is. Like Patterson and MK have described, the break in may be longer but, you're wearing a natural "Kevlar" jacket.
: : : : : Gregg
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