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How do I remove hair from a tanned deer hide

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seantOH:
Jeff,

Thanks for the response! I actually have a degree in chemistry-- but I don't use it anymore.  :)  I do have some liquid NaHO2 (sodium hydroxide) I can use to adjust the pH.  What pH should I shoot for?  I will try it on a piece.  Thanks!!

sean

seantOH:
Pat,

 I thought you were joking but was not sure.  ;)  I have read quite a bit about the tanning process and have always seen the high pH used to remove hair from a green pelt so I am not hopefull either.  I am hoping somebody else has some first hand experience.  Thanks!!

sean

Pat B:
When a hide is tanned hair on the hair is set with alum to keep it from falling out.   I afraid it you try to shave the hide the 4 o'clock shadow will irritate your shooting hand!  ;D

Pappy:
We have been dry scraping,it is not to easy and really messy but works. :)
   Pappy

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HoBow:
When I dehair hides, I bring the Ph up to 12-13.  Hydrated lime has a Ph of 12.4, so it is easy to work with.  50 percent caustic has a Ph of 14, so it is a little more nasty.  Like Pat said, Alum tends to lock the hair in (it is an astringent) but let us know how it works out.

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