Leather restoration/preservation (WWII leather) - Straight Dope
Mar 19, 2011 · Neatsfoot oil Neatsfoot oil is a yellow oil rendered and purified from the shin bones and feet (but not the hooves) of cattle. "Neat" in the oil's name comes from an Old English word for cattle. …
What part of the mink do they get mink oil from? - Straight Dope
Feb 5, 2003 · In mink, the layer of fat between the pelt and the carcass produces mink oil, an important ingredient in hypoallergenic soaps, cosmetics and hair care products. Mink oil is also used as a …
What should I use on bonded leather? - Straight Dope
Mar 15, 2001 · If you buy the saddle soap and mink oil, please, follow the directions and use them sparingly for best results. I found them in the shoe care products at my local store, but they are made …
Is there a difference between food grade mineral oil and laxative ...
Jun 12, 2019 · Also, as a quick look-see, I searched Amazon’s Industrial and Scientific sub-category for mineral oil and got one priced at $14 for 32 oz. I’m really interested in the difference between the …
Can you Identify this Animal? Fisher or Mink (pics)
Mar 20, 2008 · It may be worth mentioning that the Sea Mink, Mustela vison macrodon, formerly occurred along the New England coast, but was hunted to extinction by the 1860s. This was a large …
Sorry a boring car question -- oil light on 2004 PT Cruiser
Nov 12, 2012 · the oil pressure switches on these are notorious for leaking and occasionally putting the light on. I have a 2004 SRT-4 (same engine as yours) and had to replace the oil pressure switch at …
The current second Trump administration: a compendium of horrors
Dec 20, 2025 · Apologies for an extremely depressing post, but this is where we are, and by way of venting I tried to channel my frustration into a list of some of the worst things we can expect over the …
The Great Ongoing Aviation Thread (general and other)
6 days ago · Odd helicopter crash: The helicopter pilot and three family members were killed after colliding with that slackline near Telegraph Canyon. Authorities say a witness reported seeing the …
Aceite de Manzanilla and Efficascent Oil - Straight Dope
Hi, I am living in the Philippines and I have always been wondering about two Oils that are being sold at Drugstores Nation wide, they are also available at Supermarkets and Gas Stations etc. One is …
"v." versus "vs." - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board
Jun 5, 2009 · Sometimes I’ll see the abbreviation “v.” between two opposing parties (as in the current GQ thread on “Bush v. Gore”). Other times, “vs.” is used. Moreover, “v.” is often (though not always) …