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hydrated lime?

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deersled:
finally found sound hydrated lime. the book i got says 2# for 10 gallons of water. did that. Should I put something on it to totally submerge the hide?

JackCrafty:
Yep, put a rock on it if you like....but you'll have to remove the rock when you stir it, and then replace it.  Makes the whole thing a little messier.

I don't submerge the hides, personally.  I just make sure they are well stirred.

What book are you reading?

jamie:
wood ash is a tough mix, lime cant be screwed up because the water will only absorb so much . just check and stir daily

El Destructo:

--- Quote from: Dave Dellinger on February 09, 2009, 10:15:54 pm ---I used pickling lime from the grocery store.

--- End quote ---

                              Ditto that....I have been saying for years....this works better....because it dissolves better

deersled:
"deerskins to buckskins" by Matt Richards. alright then, got it soaking and totally submerged. let yall know what happens.

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