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Furs-Help!!
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:12 pm
by oregonhillbilly
I have no heat in my shop to dry my furs.What can i do to get them dry?Can i freeze them for long durations until the warm weather gets here?If so how long will they last in the freezer?Is there any other way to dry them?I know this sounds stupid but I want to get them dry so I can tan them myself.And NO bringing them in the house is not an option unless the girlfriend leaves town for a few days.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Chuck
Re: Furs-Help!!
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:16 pm
by Sammy
If you did a good job fleshing them they will freeze dry and keep for a long time.
Re: Furs-Help!!
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:37 pm
by Arkansas Frog
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Re: Furs-Help!!
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:11 am
by Big Horn Posse
Flesh them out and then roll and freeze them fur side out. You can also salt them after you flesh them out and lay them flat to dry. They will keep until you are ready to tan them.
Re: Furs-Help!!
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:51 am
by Sammy
Never read a book about skinning and fleshing a hide Frog. But sure have done alot of it.
Re: Furs-Help!!
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:40 pm
by Majestic Tree Hound
Just Flesh, Strech, Salt Well - They'l Dry. I then wrap then in layers of News papers
I don't like Freezing !!
Re: Furs-Help!!
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:10 pm
by griff
flesh and stretch put in front of a fan they will dry quick stay away from the salt
Re: Furs-Help!!
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:20 pm
by oregonhillbilly
Thanks for all the feedback guys.I hate not having the shop of my dreams but that would take money away from the cause of hunting.We all have our priorities!
Thanks,
Chuck