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RE-Dressing coon and mink hide?

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Zuma:
I dressed 2 coons and a mink last fall. I used eggs for one coon and the mink.
I used lectithin oil on one coon. It would seem to me that re- dressing them
would help soften them further. Any thoughts/ideas?
Thanks Zuma

bjrogg:
I would think it would help Zuma. Thinning hide with a wire wheel or sander first would probably help to. I've never used that method of tanning but I'd guess your right.
Bjrogg

Zuma:
Thanks BJ. I should grow up and dig into some brains. -C-
Some reason i feel some sort of sacred thing about them ??? ???
Zuma

bjrogg:
Me to Zuma.
Bjrogg

ksnow:
I id a few black squirrels with neatsfoot oil years ago. They turned out beautifully soft and white. I found the key was to keep them VERY stretched, almost to the point of breaking. I also worked them past the point where they felt dry to the touch. After a few unsuccessful braintan attempts, I feel the stretching while drying is vital. And they have to be dry when you are done.

It wouldn't hurt to redress, just rebreak them again also.

Kyle

Oh, I'd rather use eggs or oil. Cooking brains turns my stomach.

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