I was a milkman back in the seventies and our cash bags were exactly the same as this.

Thank goodness I'm not the only one that has to work hard to thread a needle.

Thanks Harry,now I can restore my grandfather's saddlebag from the Boer War! From South Africa.

I remember having to repair my school satchel at least annually and especially the bottom corners, two needles and buttonhole thread.

Nice job Harry, I would love to make a reproduction of that bag. It has a great retro look for today.

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Great Job Harry, Suggestion, I have found that rubbing it in with the hand provides the heat needed 2 penetration the leather more completely, I will admit it is a bit messy, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

Holy crap, that is a genius way to keep your thread! Stops it from unraveling all over the place, but it's still fast and easy to pull out a length. I need to find a place to buy some. I did not realize how badly I needed those until I knew they existed.

Thanks Harry love the old leather stuff you can find at sales and shops.

Very nice.  That was some very "thirsty" leather.

Thank you. Enjoyed.

just found your channel- you have many interesting videos - will be binge watching ! thank you for all of your content !

Hi Harry.
I recently restored an old leather briefcase and it's so encouraging to see that the decision I took to liberally apply neatsfoot oil to the old leather, is supported by your use of neatsfoot oil.
Thanks for your great skill contributions to us other leather workers.

As I understand it, the decorative brasses on the lead are called 'spots' when they're on American, Western, horse gear.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I love your tips ❤. Great video ❤

Thank you sir! This is a very useful, well-demonstrated, and explained basic guide for maintaining vintage leather products that many people will appreciate and find helpful. I've used Neat's Foot Oil in the past myself, and it is quite economical and effective for preserving leather. It was a good choice for restoring your vintage bag. As a light oil, I think it can have a tendency to soften many leathers as well though, so when I don't want that to happen, as with shoes and boots for example,  In those cases I prefer to use wax and oil compounds, either commercial or home-made. I think bee's wax compounded together with such things as mineral oil, cocoa butter or shea butter, and  a bit of odorless mineral spirits using mild, careful heating methods, also makes good, economical, and flexible alternatives to the Neat's Foot Oil used alone. I finish and maintain most of my leather projects with it as well. Such commercial products as "Sno-Seal" and Obenhauf's also work equally well.

Thank you for a very informative and helpful video, it's good of you to share you knowledge. Much appreciated.

What a delightful video. Gorgeous bag, a sweet gift so we’ll preserved…I think we all want one! ❤️ from Australia

I find a cook's basting brush very good for applying oil.

Thank you so much, what an amazing video, and so useful! Your joy from restoring this bag was absolutely contagious ❤

Thanks for sharing your time and amazing talent!  Speedy recovery sir. I love your channel!  KANSAS USA