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Post by trapperbill91 on Dec 30, 2013 18:19:56 GMT -6
Well here's my first one. 3 holes (yellow paper) and some missed fat/flesh.  I learned a couple good things: The importance of a good fleshing beam Just because the knife isn't sharp doesn't mean it wont cut through. Listen to the wife  , Don't be cheap! |
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Post by jewing on Dec 30, 2013 20:49:36 GMT -6
Thats funny bout the wifey sounds like mine. But at any rate looks good to me still havent got to trying to finish my own gonna try next year
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Post by krank on Dec 30, 2013 20:51:20 GMT -6
You can take that fur off the board and put it back on the beam and chase some more fat. Be sure to sew or staple the holes shut. You are not fooling the buyer but you are keeping the hide in shape. Otherwise those holes stretch open and give the hide a funny shape.(looks like yours are OK) Dont worry, just do better next time.
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Post by kato on Dec 30, 2013 21:10:51 GMT -6
Not to bad for a first. Looks like the nails might be a little far apart, or it is over stretched a little bit. Nail about an inch apart, you want a nice round edge. You can get a pattern and make some boards. I have 6 boards and a drying rack I made. Lets me do 12 beaver at a time. Here are some pictures, hope it helps.   |
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Post by trapperbill91 on Dec 31, 2013 8:59:22 GMT -6
Awesome stuff, thanks guys. It stretched real easy to the line I have it on the board, just not enough nails.
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Post by bigjohn on Dec 31, 2013 12:51:24 GMT -6
Agree you need more nails and a little more scrapeing.The two holes you have marked in the lower part of the pictures were probably nipples.Usually if someone puts a hole in a beaver hide,that would be the first place to happen.
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