What if it Snows?

Been swinging that way since the MBA's took the helm. You're just now noticing?

 

Just a quick search right now of the posted loads currently. Idaho to illinois is paying 3.50 a mile and Idaho to the bronx ny is paying 4.07 a mile.. Looks most of the loads are between 3.50 -4.30 a mile out of idaho to the midwest/eastcoast

 

flats are getting $3 a mile all day nowadays around here

 

How much would it cost to refurb a van?

2000 Wabash Dry Van trailer

 

Now, there's a workin' man. Good luck Joey......smh

 

@D.Tibbitt

I plan to have it shipped tomorrow.


This belt is NOT sealed or lacquered in any way other than mink oil. It will absorb oils and greases that come in contact with it, water as well but to a lesser degree (mink oil is a natural water repellant).

I use, and recommend, Fiebing's Mink Oil Paste to oil ALL my leather items... From wallets to boots to saddles.


If you ever think your belt needs to be cleaned I recommend Fiebing's Saddle Soap. It is a paste that comes in a tin, I prefer the yellow but white is just as good.


Oiling your belt is a must in order to make it last. How often it needs to be done really depends on the elements it is exposed to. At a bare minimum I would suggest oiling it at least once, if not twice, every year, as well as after any cleaning or exposure to lots of water. Always allow your belt to COMPLETELY dry (I recommend at least 24 hours) before oiling if it has gotten wet.

Your belt will gradually get darker over time just from wearing it, as well as oiling. I think this adds character and life to a leather items story. If properly cared for this belt could very well out live you. I hope you enjoy it and get some good use out of it.

Edit: I use a heavy wool sock to apply both the mink oil and the saddle soap. I have a couple socks just for that purpose. Saddle soap may also be applied and lathered with a soft brush, such as an old school shaving soap brush.

 

No, the one I know is missing some curves!

 

What about goop hand cleaner? For grease? I use it on mine. The lanolin seems to oil it. Gets all the grease off. I don’t use dish soap or laundry detergent like tide. Sure that will dry it out. The smooth white goop works great on mine, for grease. I clean the spots, then rub a bit across the length with a towel. Works good on leather boots too.

 

Never tried it... It could work very well. The biggest thing to remember is not all leather is created equal. Leather tanned with modern chemical baths is ALOT more resistant to staining or dryimg out than leather tanned with traditional methods. Tibbits belt is made from 100% Vegtable Tanned Leather... Next to brain tanning it is the oldest tanning method I know of. Basically its tanned in a tree bark tea.

This method of tanning creates a leather with very good temper and lots of body... And is the best leather for tooling. But it is also the most apt to stain and/or dry out.