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It's probably been discussed here before but my search fu is not what it should be I guess. Is there someone who is noted for his LOM restorations? I have one that may be close to 100 years old. It looks great and there are several pretty well done repairs that could be noted on inspection. Problem is the stitching thread is dry rotted and giving way in several areas. There are a couple of places where leather stress points also are starting to fail. Recommendations much appreciated.
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Kade Gile at Huey Gun cases.
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Kevin McCormack in Oakton, Virginia.
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Bob, you may be fighting a losing battle. The leather in these old cases was vegetable tanned and time has probably deteoriated it significantly. And as you've noted the flax thread has also rotted. Leg of Mutton cases are very difficult to repair properly unless you're only talking about hinges, end caps, etc. even something that appears as simple as replacing the hinges on the handle are very labor intensive due to its location--hard to work a needle halfway down the inside of the case. I have a working knowledge of leather (grew up on a ranch when we still used horse and harness) and have rebuilt/repaired a number of mine and if I'd charged myself minimum wages the cost of the repairs would have bought half dozen decent cases. I think working on boxlike cases would be simpler in many instances. Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings but suggest you cut your loses now.
When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
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Kade Gile gets a good vote from me
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