CHAPTER XXIII.

REPAIRING HARNESS.

As important as making new Stock—False Directions—Cleaning the Leather an important Consideration—When to repair— Cleaning the Surface before oiling—How to soften old Leather —Pure Neat’s-foot Oil the best—Castor Oil, its qualities— Tallow the only reliable Grease—How to apply Grease—Gum, how to remove it—Patent Leather—Varnish only will restore the Lustre—How to clean 290