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the nails in the lid part are actually bent over on the inside about 1/4"
a lot smaller head nails are on the back/bottom side holding the leather also but they are in the thicker end wood
the...

I want the wood to remain as original as possible just cleaned with no sanding etc, but my work bench would be smoother and softer than the leather on it at this stage
I will try the neetsfoot oil...

Looking for recomendations on if it would be better path forward for this old travel strop box
as the box itself it in great shape pivot is tight & the closed fit up is spot on still but the now...