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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 27, 2019 3:57:54 GMT -7
Geeze for a moment there I though I was being referred to as pork brain. I eat bacon, and pork sausage, and roast pork, and,,,,, well anyway, still seems not enough to be called "pork brains." Then I figured it out, maybe pork brains would be an improvement. Haha, I can see were your coming from. The brain of the hog we shall call it is easily had and likely won't cost you a penny. As BH said, yes certainly be ready for a workout, tanning hides is a strenuous endeavor. My last bison hide landed me in the ER after passing out from heat exhaustion. Muscling a 150# plus hide in the heat is no joke. Deer hides are relatively easy compared to bison without a doubt though, however they still require elbow grease none the less. |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 27, 2019 7:59:43 GMT -7
It's something I'm eager to learn for a multitude of reasons. Be prepared for a work-out... I work out on the regular but not with this kind of pay off!! LOL |
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 27, 2019 16:38:59 GMT -7
Be prepared for a work-out... I work out on the regular but not with this kind of pay off!! LOL Oh I can guarantee you, scraping a hide will reveal muscular groups you didn't know existed... Just wait! |
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 27, 2019 16:40:26 GMT -7
I work out on the regular but not with this kind of pay off!! LOL Oh I can guarantee you, scraping a hide will reveal muscular groups you didn't know existed... Just wait! Breaking/softening the hide will show you the rest... |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 27, 2019 17:50:04 GMT -7
I work out on the regular but not with this kind of pay off!! LOL Oh I can guarantee you, scraping a hide will reveal muscular groups you didn't know existed... Just wait! I'm ready!! |
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Post by mikeh on May 28, 2019 18:40:41 GMT -7
Quickest way to scrape a hide is fresh if one can. Nicely done, appreciate the dedication and time you placed into the series. I'll get the brain tan tutorial up before long Sicilian! Wow, I didn't realize this thread took off like it did.
I have done this. It takes far more muscle than dry scraping though and you can't stop once you start. My current solution is soy lecithin and canola oil in a 3 to 2 ratio.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on May 29, 2019 6:35:12 GMT -7
Quickest way to scrape a hide is fresh if one can. Nicely done, appreciate the dedication and time you placed into the series. I'll get the brain tan tutorial up before long Sicilian! Wow, I didn't realize this thread took off like it did.
I have done this. It takes far more muscle than dry scraping though and you can't stop once you start. My current solution is soy lecithin and canola oil in a 3 to 2 ratio.
Mike, How do you store the hide when you are not working on it? |
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Post by hawkeyes on May 29, 2019 7:46:46 GMT -7
Wow, I didn't realize this thread took off like it did.
I have done this. It takes far more muscle than dry scraping though and you can't stop once you start. My current solution is soy lecithin and canola oil in a 3 to 2 ratio.
Mike, How do you store the hide when you are not working on it? I'll be your Mike for a hot sec. With two whole bison hides, two quarter bison hides, three deer and half a dozen squirrel hides in the freezer... Freeze them if you can, or salt them with mineral salt and roll them, then store in a big container. I actually have one of my full bison hides salted and rolled, been that way for more than two years with no issues. |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on May 29, 2019 11:47:01 GMT -7
Mike, How do you store the hide when you are not working on it? I'll be your Mike for a hot sec. With two whole bison hides, two quarter bison hides, three deer and half a dozen squirrel hides in the freezer... Freeze them if you can, or salt them with mineral salt and roll them, then store in a big container. I actually have one of my full bison hides salted and rolled, been that way for more than two years with no issues. LOL!! OK, ersatz "Mike", I guess I was assuming what was mean by that you could leave it mid-process. I've kept salted hides but not for very long. Due to space issues currently being able stop the process, pack it up and freeze it or keep it in a cool place would be beneficial for me. |
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Post by hawkeyes on May 29, 2019 11:58:06 GMT -7
I'll be your Mike for a hot sec. With two whole bison hides, two quarter bison hides, three deer and half a dozen squirrel hides in the freezer... Freeze them if you can, or salt them with mineral salt and roll them, then store in a big container. I actually have one of my full bison hides salted and rolled, been that way for more than two years with no issues. LOL!! OK, ersatz "Mike", I guess I was assuming what was mean by that you could leave it mid-process. I've kept salted hides but not for very long. Due to space issues currently being able stop the process, pack it up and freeze it or keep it in a cool place would be beneficial for me. Mid process, just cover it up if you'll be returning to it. One reason I don't like dry scraping hides is storage issues if you have to walk away. For multiple day jobs like a bison hide I throw it back in clean lye water (wood ash) and return the next day or so. Covered in clean old water also is fine for a overnight jaunt. |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on May 29, 2019 14:11:07 GMT -7
LOL!! OK, ersatz "Mike", I guess I was assuming what was mean by that you could leave it mid-process. I've kept salted hides but not for very long. Due to space issues currently being able stop the process, pack it up and freeze it or keep it in a cool place would be beneficial for me. Mid process, just cover it up if you'll be returning to it. One reason I don't like dry scraping hides is storage issues if you have to walk away. For multiple day jobs like a bison hide I throw it back in clean lye water (wood ash) and return the next day or so. Covered in clean old water also is fine for a overnight jaunt. Being dry as it is out here in Tatooine New Mexico, would it be bad to cover it with a wet cloth or towel? |
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Post by shotdeer on May 29, 2019 14:16:59 GMT -7
Mike, How do you store the hide when you are not working on it? I'll be your Mike for a hot sec. With two whole bison hides, two quarter bison hides, three deer and half a dozen squirrel hides in the freezer... Freeze them if you can, or salt them with mineral salt and roll them, then store in a big container. I actually have one of my full bison hides salted and rolled, been that way for more than two years with no issues. Excuse me for asking, but how did you get all those bison hides!? |
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Post by Black Hand on May 29, 2019 15:15:52 GMT -7
I spread out my raw hides and allow them to dry in the garage. Dry hides need neither salt nor refrigeration. I then wet before processing.
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Post by mikeh on May 29, 2019 15:33:49 GMT -7
Wow, I didn't realize this thread took off like it did.
I have done this. It takes far more muscle than dry scraping though and you can't stop once you start. My current solution is soy lecithin and canola oil in a 3 to 2 ratio.
Mike, How do you store the hide when you are not working on it? I just cover the frame with a tarp to keep any rain or snow off. That is the beauty of the dry scrape method. |
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Post by hawkeyes on May 29, 2019 15:54:35 GMT -7
I'll be your Mike for a hot sec. With two whole bison hides, two quarter bison hides, three deer and half a dozen squirrel hides in the freezer... Freeze them if you can, or salt them with mineral salt and roll them, then store in a big container. I actually have one of my full bison hides salted and rolled, been that way for more than two years with no issues. Excuse me for asking, but how did you get all those bison hides!? Surrounded by bison ranchers believe it or not, for $10.00 a hide and LOTS of work I can get them anytime the need arises or the hide jitter bug bites. Be warned, if you come across any green hides working one will wear you flat out and make deer hides look like dainty squirrels. Working a bison hide dry in reality would be so much easier in terms of workability and weight. I'll likely build a large frame for the next few. Also as everyone mentioned, just cover your hide and roll on Sicilian. |
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