When has Tack "Had It"

faroutfax · 08-06-2008, 09:37 PM

I have a couple boxes of tack in in the barn, the basement, and the house that I'd like to clean up and possibly use. But how do you know when leather is used up, can't be used anymore, or is too dry to be safe? Also how aobut bits. I have some that have been out in the barn for awhile and have started to rusy (some more than others) how do you know when to just toss them and when to try and "save them".

All help is greatly appreciated

rascalboy · 08-07-2008, 08:45 AM

If there aren't many cracks in it and all the parts are together, a good oiling will fix most tack. (Someone mentioned soaking leather in a bag of oil for a few days.)
As for the bits, clean them up with rust remover (or soak them in Coca Cola) and as long as there aren't any sharp edges, and it look like a bit still, it should be fine.

08-06-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
faroutfax Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 4,719 Images: 501 Blog Entries: 16	When has Tack "Had It" I have a couple boxes of tack in in the barn, the basement, and the house that I'd like to clean up and possibly use. But how do you know when leather is used up, can't be used anymore, or is too dry to be safe? Also how aobut bits. I have some that have been out in the barn for awhile and have started to rusy (some more than others) how do you know when to just toss them and when to try and "save them". All help is greatly appreciated __________________ One man's wrong lead is another man's counter canter. Last edited by faroutfax; 08-06-2008 at 09:38 PM. Reason: My horrible horrible grammar and spelling lol

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08-07-2008, 08:45 AM	#2
rascalboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 449 Images: 4	If there aren't many cracks in it and all the parts are together, a good oiling will fix most tack. (Someone mentioned soaking leather in a bag of oil for a few days.) As for the bits, clean them up with rust remover (or soak them in Coca Cola) and as long as there aren't any sharp edges, and it look like a bit still, it should be fine.