Leather on my oars.

[burgundyben]

Leather on my oars is looking a little worn and dry.

What to feed it with?

Sometimes on oars I see rings of leather, maybe 1/2" bigger radius than the oar, used a stop, so the oar can't slip out through the rowlock, if I wanted to do that, start with a strip of leather, wind it round, but how to secure it? Copper nails? Bronze screws?

Pompey Ladies! old 'ores.

 

[wilkinsonsails]

Sew it

 

[Hacker]

Scarf the ends, glue down and copper nail through the scarf

 

[Hacker]

Quick google found this How to Leather Oars, DIY leathering.

 

[wrr]

I agree with nailing for the collar but as regards feeding the leather, I use dubbin which is also useful for greasing the rowlocks.

 

[Fantasie 19]

I agree with nailing for the collar but as regards feeding the leather, I use dubbin which is also useful for greasing the rowlocks.

I would have thought any waterproofing/polishing material that are used on good leather shoes? So dubbin, shoe polish etc?

 

[AntarcticPilot]

Concerning collars, I just did a nice turk's head and put a stainless steel screw through it to hold it in place. See New photo by Paul Cooper. doesn't matter if it wears out - I can replace it easily.

 

[JustinDavidson]

do you have pics?