To Waterproof Working Boots
Dear Aunt Daisy, The topic of waterproofing working boots came up the other day, when we were talking, and my hubby said, "How about asking Aunt Daisy? If she does not know I’m sure she will get to know, somehow, of a really good mixture." We have bought many preparations, but they don’t seem really satisfactory, so if you can tell us, we shall be very grateful.Kindest thoughts from Ohakune. . Yes, here is a recipe from a man who has used it for years. You will need 11b, of mutton fat, two tablespoons of kerosene and a piece of beeswax the size of a walnut. Heat these together on the stove, being VERY CAREFUL to keep them clear away from the flame. Heat
until the mixture is of the consistency of stiff ointment. Then rub it into the boots. Here is another recipe from Frankton Junction, sent in by a lady whose husband has used it for years: Two ounces of fine resin; 2o0z. of fine beeswax; 2oz. of mutton fat rendered down, Put all in a tin or any convenient utensil, with a little linseed oil; stand in boiling water until the beeswax and resin are all melted. Apply to the boots with a cloth or brush.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 12, Issue 310, 1 June 1945, Page 22
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212To Waterproof Working Boots New Zealand Listener, Volume 12, Issue 310, 1 June 1945, Page 22
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