Waste not want not. Good job thus far. Your home looks like an good ole Victorian home I once bought with all the beautiful original natural wood. Gotta love it too!!
Wow, Dave those boots were thirsty! Soaked it right up. After a good oiling I usually warm up my boots by the wood stove then put a coat of Snow Seal on them to really nurture and protect the leather. Then kind of wipe off the waxy residue. Good stuff!
Thanks for sharing your new project. I just did that to a pair of boots I ordered while I was up in Alaska two years ago. Unfortunately I didn't take care of them and they were pretty dried out but I bought some Snow Pruff and rubbed it in and used a blow drier on high and melted it in that way. They look pretty good. I might be able to see you up there next summer, I'm going to Kenny lake to visit my son and his wife and my grand kids.
i just got a pair of vintage ccm hockey skates from the early 60's never worn and in the box. the leather is in excellent and maybe a bit stiff. what would you reccomend putting on the boots w/o making the leather too soft where i would lose the support for skating? thnx, steve
I was going to ask if it wouldn't be less expensive to just buy a pair than restoring them, but after looking this brand up I realized they are super expensive! $365.00 average! Damn!!
After doing this video....I think it would be better to buy a new pair actually. The soles are 100% leather and they will conform to your feet......ONCE. So they are conformed to the last guys feet forever and will never feel right on your feet.
I just received a pair of White's boots that were advertised as new but I noticed the leather looked old and dry and was starting to surface crack and the shoe lace hooks and holes are corroded. When I looked at tag on the advertised as New White's Boots the manufacturing date was 12/17/14 it is currently 8/31/21, be careful on eBay.
I hope it works out. A new pair of White's these days are over 400.00. Back in my wildland fire fighting days I used Obenaufs on my White's logger-smokejumpers.
I have about a 25 year old leather coat that is finally starting to get a bit worn, I simply love the thing and it fits me perfectly. I have been thinking of doing something to condition it as it's just now starting to show some cracks (not bad for 25 years of non-stop cold weather use, eh?) but since I didn't know what to use, I have just been letting it slide. Now I know to use mink oil, which I've heard of but didn't know anything about. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks! Oh, and I'm still really digging that hat!
I used to ride motorcycles and there are several good creams for leather jackets that soak in without needing to be heated up. Let me know how it turns out for you.
i'm surprised you're wasteing time on boots like that. i worked for 40 yrs as a lineman at the power company and wore a lot of different kinds of boots and i saw alot of the boot companies go way downhill over the years. some of them started putting out boots that would last maybe 2 months and if you're on your feet all day they sucked. over the last 15 years we started wearing vasque hiking boots that were really solid and held up until the vibram soles would crack. heard of whites boots but never had a pair. we didn't really see them in the states. most of the american boots started to be made offshore like where ever and real junk. good luck with the project.
@@Bushradical a lot of it is junk, as far as warmth the best real cold weather boots were the leather boots with rubber bottom and the thick wool felt lining. it could be well below zero F and no problem and the feet don't sweat but i can't remember the name. synthetic insulation made my feet sweat and then you're done. another thing i did for cold was sprinkle pepper inside the boot, i know it sounds weird but it does work.
Dave, do a video on your hat a review and where to find one, please. If you can care for your boots and they are decent quality they will last years and years.
What's there to see in Fox maybe I could visit Fox or the area around there, But if you do make it to Kenny Lake My son live right near Wengers General Store.
To answer your question, Fox has a gas station, 2 very nice returns, a brewery, and a dump. The whole town looks like they built it in a gravel pit....But its still a cool place. I'm about 10 miles north of fox
I can't believe someone had the unmitigated gall to put a 20 dollar price on them or to abuse them in the first place....but that's just me!!! Great hat!!
Thanks AJ. The hats OLD! I picked it up at a yard sale out of a trunk. I washed it twice and it looked like I was washing floor mats in a car. The inside is flannel with ducks on it.
@@robbrown6495 its a very Christian attitude to have. Its sad to hear someone with such a knee jerk reaction to the term "Lord Willing". Just those words made you mad enough to comment....( and "switch off")...having an outlook like you obviously have is a sad thing. I dont know what led you to feel that way but it makes me feel sorry for you. Thats an honest reaction.
@@Bushradical First of all, What makes you think I am bitter? I am not at all bitter? Secondly I neither need, nor want you to feel sorry for me. I'm not the one who feels the need to throw my religion out there. Thirdly what makes you refer to my comment as a knee jerk reaction? I simply said I switched off at "Lord willing". The arrogance of faith!
@@robbrown6495 you made a specific point to tell me in 6 words that you were done with me for saying "Lord willing". You went out of your way to make that comment. To let me know how you felt ( which was negative) about one single phrase i spoke in this video. Thats pretty "knee Jerk" if you ask me. Not knowing you personally, i would guess you are bitter by your choice to make that statement. ....then you end your latest comment "the arrogance of faith" ...sounds pretty bitter.
I did a part two...... Cant remember what its called but its here on the channel. Look through the videos and you'll find it. OH, look for "sticking Awl".
Love leather. Glad you chose to attempt. Save a great pair of neglected boots!
Great project Dave. Can’t wait to see how much life you put back into these boots. Thanks for allowing us to watch this project. -Stephen, Ohio
BuckeyeBushcraft L. I see you! Merry Christmas bud!
Killinger Hey brother! Merry Christmas to you too! 👍🏻
Thanks Stephen.
Hey K, you and Stephen are down in the same area aren't you?
Can't wait to see how these turn out!
Thanks K!
Interesting, I dont think I have ever actually restored boots. Definitely worth watching. Thank you
We'll give it a shot.
Waste not want not. Good job thus far. Your home looks like an good ole Victorian home I once bought with all the beautiful original natural wood. Gotta love it too!!
Yes. It was built in 1905. its an old farm but it had some pretty nice gingerbread on the gables. I love the old place.
New life to an old set of boots! Can’t wait to see these finished...
I need to get to it. Haven't done much for a week or so on those boots.
Got my self a pair of Rieker winter boots that way! Only cost me time, work and a whole can of that leather conditioner. Worth the effort!
Right on Lars!
Wow, Dave those boots were thirsty! Soaked it right up. After a good oiling I usually warm up my boots by the wood stove then put a coat of Snow Seal on them to really nurture and protect the leather. Then kind of wipe off the waxy residue. Good stuff!
Thanks Susan.
Thanks for sharing your new project. I just did that to a pair of boots I ordered while I was up in Alaska two years ago. Unfortunately I didn't take care of them and they were pretty dried out but I bought some Snow Pruff and rubbed it in and used a blow drier on high and melted it in that way. They look pretty good. I might be able to see you up there next summer, I'm going to Kenny lake to visit my son and his wife and my grand kids.
Right on! Kenny lake is 300 miles from Fox, but I might be down that way at times too.
Thank You !!! I am on my way to the Red Wing store to get the mink oil paste, to save me beautiful, but old, dry leather "Whites" boots, 2 pairs !!!
That's a good idea. I have also a pair of shoes where the leather is dried out. I give it a try with the warm grease.
right on
Sno-Seal baby!! Used the stuff for many, many years on my Whites.
Yeah, Ive got that stuff too. It does great.
Great project, will be fun to watch. Hope Brooke shared a bite if her "HUGE" score from her last hunt😀
I've been chowing on the chocolates.
Coulda sent these to whites themselves. Another good option is to send these to BrianTheBootmaker to get a rebuild.
I like mink oil seems to work best
I lime the shine and it repels water best and seems last the longest obuenuf is good as well
Thanks.
I'll try to do that to my original german ww2 shoes, they are dry and cracking pretty bad :(
Enjoyed the video Dave! Have a good one buddy!
Thanks John.
i just got a pair of vintage ccm hockey skates from the early 60's never worn and in the box. the leather is in excellent and maybe a bit stiff. what would you reccomend putting on the boots w/o making the leather too soft where i would lose the support for skating? thnx, steve
I don't know...... Thats a good question for someone who knows more than I do.
I was going to ask if it wouldn't be less expensive to just buy a pair than restoring them, but after looking this brand up I realized they are super expensive! $365.00 average! Damn!!
After doing this video....I think it would be better to buy a new pair actually. The soles are 100% leather and they will conform to your feet......ONCE. So they are conformed to the last guys feet forever and will never feel right on your feet.
@@Bushradical That sucks! Put them back up on Ebay!
Could you not resole them?
I just received a pair of White's boots that were advertised as new but I noticed the leather looked old and dry and was starting to surface crack and the shoe lace hooks and holes are corroded. When I looked at tag on the advertised as New White's Boots the manufacturing date was 12/17/14 it is currently 8/31/21, be careful on eBay.
I hope it works out. A new pair of White's these days are over 400.00. Back in my wildland fire fighting days I used Obenaufs on my White's logger-smokejumpers.
I never see that stuff around, but Ive heard its good stuff.
I have about a 25 year old leather coat that is finally starting to get a bit worn, I simply love the thing and it fits me perfectly. I have been thinking of doing something to condition it as it's just now starting to show some cracks (not bad for 25 years of non-stop cold weather use, eh?) but since I didn't know what to use, I have just been letting it slide. Now I know to use mink oil, which I've heard of but didn't know anything about. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks! Oh, and I'm still really digging that hat!
I used to ride motorcycles and there are several good creams for leather jackets that soak in without needing to be heated up. Let me know how it turns out for you.
I guess I should do a little research before I jump in. I'll look around to see what I can find out and will definitely let you know.
Thoz look a heck of a lot better now!
Thanks.
i'm surprised you're wasteing time on boots like that. i worked for 40 yrs as a lineman at the power company and wore a lot of different kinds of boots and i saw alot of the boot companies go way downhill over the years. some of them started putting out boots that would last maybe 2 months and if you're on your feet all day they sucked. over the last 15 years we started wearing vasque hiking boots that were really solid and held up until the vibram soles would crack. heard of whites boots but never had a pair. we didn't really see them in the states. most of the american boots started to be made offshore like where ever and real junk. good luck with the project.
I think I'm going to learn the trade....and make my own boots......I hate 99% of whats available out there.
@@Bushradical a lot of it is junk, as far as warmth the best real cold weather boots were the leather boots with rubber bottom and the thick wool felt lining. it could be well below zero F and no problem and the feet don't sweat but i can't remember the name. synthetic insulation made my feet sweat and then you're done. another thing i did for cold was sprinkle pepper inside the boot, i know it sounds weird but it does work.
Do you still have them .¿
No , not anymore
Interesting video
Thanks.
Hey man, nice vid, hope they turn out good. Any idea on when part 2 is coming out?
soon.
What happened with the white's?
I need to finish that project.....I'm sorry...ive been dragging my feet on that one.
Dave, do a video on your hat a review and where to find one, please. If you can care for your boots and they are decent quality they will last years and years.
Hey SB. I bought the hat at a Yard sale and its OLD. Ive never seen another one.
What's there to see in Fox maybe I could visit Fox or the area around there, But if you do make it to Kenny Lake My son live right near Wengers General Store.
To answer your question, Fox has a gas station, 2 very nice returns, a brewery, and a dump. The whole town looks like they built it in a gravel pit....But its still a cool place. I'm about 10 miles north of fox
nice!
Thanks!
Just noticed the Purdy.
should have brushed the boot clean, first!
I can't believe someone had the unmitigated gall to put a 20 dollar price on them or to abuse them in the first place....but that's just me!!! Great hat!!
Thanks AJ. The hats OLD! I picked it up at a yard sale out of a trunk. I washed it twice and it looked like I was washing floor mats in a car. The inside is flannel with ducks on it.
Was this another eBay purchase? Good stuff.
Oh Yeah. I buy and sell on eBay all the time.
I switched off at "Lord willing"
I'm sorry you're bitter like that. Its not a good thing to be hard hearted like that
@@Bushradical And that's not a very Christian attitude to have.
@@robbrown6495 its a very Christian attitude to have. Its sad to hear someone with such a knee jerk reaction to the term "Lord Willing". Just those words made you mad enough to comment....( and "switch off")...having an outlook like you obviously have is a sad thing. I dont know what led you to feel that way but it makes me feel sorry for you. Thats an honest reaction.
@@Bushradical First of all, What makes you think I am bitter? I am not at all bitter?
Secondly I neither need, nor want you to feel sorry for me. I'm not the one who feels the need to throw my religion out there.
Thirdly what makes you refer to my comment as a knee jerk reaction?
I simply said I switched off at "Lord willing".
The arrogance of faith!
@@robbrown6495 you made a specific point to tell me in 6 words that you were done with me for saying "Lord willing". You went out of your way to make that comment. To let me know how you felt ( which was negative) about one single phrase i spoke in this video. Thats pretty "knee Jerk" if you ask me. Not knowing you personally, i would guess you are bitter by your choice to make that statement. ....then you end your latest comment "the arrogance of faith" ...sounds pretty bitter.
where the hell is part 2>>>lol
I did a part two...... Cant remember what its called but its here on the channel. Look through the videos and you'll find it. OH, look for "sticking Awl".
found it thanks