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Information and Resources => Trading Post => Topic started by: Stalkingfox on August 30, 2018, 07:24:53 am

Title: Buckskins
Post by: Stalkingfox on August 30, 2018, 07:24:53 am

I'm looking for some buckskin for pants, I have a few things I'd trade. Even goods not of our primitive world lol.

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: Stalkingfox on September 06, 2018, 05:53:59 pm

Really?? No one buckskins anymore?

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: TimBo on September 07, 2018, 03:05:51 pm

I have some finished skins that I am saving up for pants, or I would be up for a trade.  There are about nine skins in my garage that still need softening.  My buckskinning has been on hold for a while - sorry! 

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: Stalkingfox on September 07, 2018, 07:18:57 pm

 :o

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: bjrogg on September 08, 2018, 10:16:21 am

Don't have anything right now. Hoping to do some this winter. I know there's guy's on here that do em, but there's  a good bit of work envolved.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: Stalkingfox on September 08, 2018, 01:40:36 pm

I attempted once and I thought at the age of 30 I thought It was gonna be the end of me!

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: TimBo on September 10, 2018, 10:15:25 am

Yup...that's why I haven't finished all the skins in my garage!

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: Stalkingfox on September 10, 2018, 10:50:38 am

There's gotta be a relatively easy way, last time I tried was in winter and it gets waay too dry in Iowa to attempt.

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: TimBo on September 10, 2018, 12:13:06 pm

It isn't really SO bad once you get into a rhythm.  For me it's just a lack of large, uninterrupted chunks of time right now.  If I get a couple more done, I will let you know!

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: Hawkdancer on September 10, 2018, 11:44:50 pm

Sounds like time for a zen brain tanning party!  We used to get a lot done with steaks and beer for an incentive.  I think you can do a hide in 6 - 8 hours, with 4/5 people dividing tasks, and switching off.  On the other hand, I think I have a bunch of antelope hides waiting to be worked and no gumption to work them!  No big barrel to soften them in either!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Buckskins
Post by: Stalkingfox on September 11, 2018, 06:48:52 am

I've got as many 55 gal steel drums for the rest of my life. And a river that's 100 yards away.