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Pair of bobcats[may be graphic for some]

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BowEd:
While other hide is drying I decided to make that cat quiver style anyway or thought I could pull it off decently so I made a thick veg tanned cup to insert into the face of the future quiver.This will reinforce this area from field tip and broad head abuse.I do this by making a card board template first that fits just right and then transferring that template to veg tanned leather.Sewing it together.Inserting it and driving it home with a broom stick of sorts.I did contact cement the top edges of this cup to hide yet.

I skive the edges of leather first to prevent arrow tips from catching on there.


I darkened the eye holes with a magic marker.I think it looks better.

She's ready for a stiffener stick now and a strap.

ksnow:
Thank you for the response. I may have to give that a shot with some hides next year, with fur prices being in the tank.

BowEd:
Nice part is there's probably only 2 to 3 dollars worth of aluminum sulphate and picking salt into the hide to tan it.Just as cheap or cheaper than brain tanning.

BowEd:
Finished last cat.Took a little longer to dry and soften but not much more than previous hide.This one a little over 3' long.The other around 30" long.That's nose to tip of tail.I'm a little surprised as to how thick the larger Toms' hide actually was.It could probably have been used for a shorter bow to be carried in.


With most other tanning baths it's wise to get ones self some PH testing papers to check alkalinity.Using them according to the instructions of your type of tan.Proper PH helps the hide get tanned more efficiently with a better type tan and to stay away from bacteria.With this type of tan I did'nt check it.I should of I guess but I'm not one for technical details but it is a good idea anyway.I guess I've done this type tan so many times with good success and I usually usually brain tan too with no technical details I disregard it.
The off set of aluminum sulphate [An alkaline] and pickling salt [An acid] in the combination of 1 to 2 is usually close enough.I think the bath is supposed to be below 2 with a test of litmus paper.
Cheap item to buy from a taxidermy supply.Less than $5.00.I used Van Dykes Taxidermy supply.

BowEd:
Got the stiffener on.Just need a strap for it yet.

The varmint hunter was by to pick up his tanned hide.Told me to leave it on my porch outside.Said he wanted to practice distance socializing.

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