You’re in the right track, but flip flopped. The compound is a cheaper petroleum based mixture. It was known to break down the linen thread. I used to use the old linen thread when I used my old hook and awl machine. I like the way those old machines stitched.
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Olive oil from the kitchen cabinet works great for most things. I use many different oils, waxes, glycerins, etc. when I build saddles, but I use olive oil for most applications.
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