An old Howard Hill quiver

[Buckwheaties]

I have an old HH quiver that I want to re-furbish. It's about 30 yrs old and still in good shape (no cracks or leather deterioration) First I want to recondition the leather and second I want to re-lace it. What do I use to get the leather back to softer and alive? Saddle soap first and then what?? On the lacing it seems to me that the lacing in there now is larger diameter than leather boot lacing? Anyone have any ideas where I can get the correct stuff to lace it with. I will use boot lacing if I have to. Thank in advance.

[Hud]

Tandy's Leather would sells the lacing. You may need 3x the length of the side (20" x 3 =60") possibly more depending on how small the stitch is on the quiver. Or, unlace what you have in sections and then measure the length needed. Any leather shop.

I would clean it with saddle soap, then let dry before using Montana Pitch Blend.

Montana Pitch Blend leather conditioner, available thru Kustom King (online), or maybe 3 Rivers. You can do a Google search to find it. Spread it as evenly as possible, and rub it in with your hand, sheep skin pad, or small hande towel. You should work it into the leather, then let dry before doing any more. It will darken the leather some. Once the leather absorbs the oil, it may take more, try it in a small area on the backside to see if you need more.

[Owlmagnet]

I've used a good bit of Neatsfoot oil on a new HH quiver, trying to soften it up as I break it in.  In the future, I intend to just use saddle soap, periodically, and leave it at that.  I've never used Montana Pitch Blend, but I've noticed that wax-based preservatives can make leather a little too "squeaky" to suit me.  Boot laces will work just fine.

[Buckwheaties]

I have some Montana pitch blend and love the stuff, but I used it on my leather arm guard and it caused the dye in the leather to bleed out all on my arm and shirt. I may have used too much but had to rub it down repeatedly with a cloth before it quit. Sure would hate to have the same problem with a back quiver..

Neets Glove oil

[Hud]

I think your right, if it bleeds thru to your arm, you used too much. You should never see it soak thru.

The directions for Montana Pitch Blend-Leather Oil and Conditioner is very specific and good advice. The also make a Cleaner and Leather Dressing.  These products do work.

Whatever you use, it is best to use a little and see how much area you can cover. It defeats the purpose if you use too much. I have used diffent products over the years, some are hard to get on even, and others darken the leather too much for my taste. I am sold on Montana Pitch Blend, Leather Oil and Conditioner and Leather Dressing.

[JamesV]

Black magic tire dressing will keep it soft and waterproof