Pocket wax

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Pocket wax

Postby crackofthebat » January 11th, 2007, 6:21 pm

When restoring gloves I like to reapply a coating of "pocket wax" to adhere the lining to the pocket. The stuff I have been using is some form of beeswax that has the consistency of a semi-hard butter (can be spread with a butter knife or fingers). My source is no longer available and I don't know what the name of the product was called. If anyone can supply a name, a product, or something else to use for the same purpose I would appreciate it. I have contacted glove makers, but they have no idea what I am talking about - probably because it is no longer used in the new gloves. Thanks!!!
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Postby Number9 » January 11th, 2007, 9:56 pm

beeswax by itself is rather sticky and could be used in that way. especially the softer varieties. typically though, beeswax is used as a polish on leather and wood.

there are numerous leather cements on the market that you could use as an alternative. https://www.siegelofca.com/itemdetail.asp?prodid=495

tandy also carries leather cement.
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