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Four deer hides fleshed
bjrogg:
Yup, I'm just a brute for punishment. I think I'm getting the hang of it. Should get me back in shape again if it doesn't kill me first.lol. I finished the big one except for as you said sanding. That might have to wait till next year. My wife and I met on New Year's Eve so we always have to do something.
Happy New Year everyone. Stay safe and watch out for those who may have over indulged.
Bjrogg
Here it is ready to sand.
Pappy:
Looking good BJ, lots of work but well worth it ones they are all finished. :)
Pappy
BowEd:
I hope all that epidermis is off.Normally the whole thing will be an egg shell white color after dehairing.I see a pinkish hew.I could be wrong.Wish I could see it first hand.Most times it's the no.1 reason why first time brain tanners get stiffish hides.I'd make sure it's off though.
Not trying to be picky here,just trying to save you time and effort with success being the main goal.Smoke does'nt go through the leather at all with that on their either and it does'nt acquire a nice smokey color then.
Don't worry about blood staining in the rawhide either if making brain tan.After braining and twisting a few times that'll disappear pretty much.If not completely then after smoking it sure will.
We'll stay home over new years evening.Have a happy relaxed evening into the new year.
Outbackbob48:
BJ. lookin good and no extra holes. I bet ya never thought that a deer had that much hair :o Don't forget me if ya find a good use for it. I know that ya got quite workout and would love to tell ya that wet scrape is easier, its not. I have come to brilliant conclusion that most primitive skills are just plain hard work :o :o ;D A friend of mine does a lot of Braintan and he gets $18 to $20 / sg. ft. I keep telling him he's workin to cheap :o When ya get to the smaller hide be careful on the flanks it is real easy to push your tool thru them, Bob
bjrogg:
Thanks Ed . Don't worry about nit picking. I'm looking for problems and how to fix em before I mess up. If you think I should scrap more I'll try. Maybe I'll see what the smaller one looks like before I brain this one. Im pretty sure I got a lot of it off, but maybe not all?
Thanks Outback. I knew the hair was going to make a pretty big pile. I'm thinking it was less messy dry. I tried to talk my brother into making a sleeping bag with that hair for insulation. He didn't bite.
Sure would be nice to use that by-product for something useful. I'm sure the mice would love it.
Bjrogg
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