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Offline bones92

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Re: Using Mink Oil as patch lubricant
« Reply #25 on: January 10, 2025, 11:16:00 PM »
MuskratMike... how does this mix perform in hot weather? 
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Re: Using Mink Oil as patch lubricant
« Reply #26 on: January 11, 2025, 12:57:21 AM »
Just fine.  It never liquifies but turns soft enough I can grease my patches without melting first. In fact after I melt the 2 components together i place the saucepan with lid in the garage and grease them this way 12 months out of the year.
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Re: Using Mink Oil as patch lubricant
« Reply #27 on: January 12, 2025, 05:38:40 PM »
Where do you get 100 percent neatsfoot oil ?

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Re: Using Mink Oil as patch lubricant
« Reply #28 on: January 12, 2025, 07:42:07 PM »
Some farm supply places will have it in their equestrian section (they will also have neatsfoot blend or compound avoid those) if not any equestrian or saddle shop will have it for sure.
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Re: Using Mink Oil as patch lubricant
« Reply #29 on: January 12, 2025, 11:18:34 PM »
Some farm supply places will have it in their equestrian section (they will also have neatsfoot blend or compound avoid those) if not any equestrian or saddle shop will have it for sure.

Exactly. I've never seen the blend nor compound at the place I purchase Neetsfoot Oil. Perhaps I just haven't noticed as it's not what I look for.
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