Taxidermy "How to" - Page 2

**Hunting101** · 01-13-2009, 11:19 PM

Hey thanks for the post on how to tan a hide.

**Mike** · 01-13-2009, 11:38 PM

Wow!

Thank you!

I just finished salting the hide today. I guess I'll have to freeze it until my chemicals come.

I ordered 1 lb of ez-tan, 1 quart of protal, and 1 quart of saftee acid.

Ended up being about 20 bucks.

**Hunting101** · 01-13-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Wow!

Thank you!

I just finished salting the hide today. Hopefully my chemicals will be here soon.

You must post pics when you are done.

**Mike** · 01-13-2009, 11:56 PM

Will do!

**wd-40** · 01-14-2009, 07:59 AM

Mike, if you have any questions...please ask. Will be glad to help you out. The instructions I gave will work for bobcat, fox, coon ect., ect..

Dave (WD)

**memphismason** · 01-14-2009, 08:37 AM

Awesome Post WD-40.

Thanks for all the info.

**Jcochran88** · 01-14-2009, 10:16 AM

Nothing special to keep the fur on. Man I thought it was a lot moe complicated than that! Thanks for the post hopefully I can try it out on a coyote in a few weeks!

**wd-40** · 01-14-2009, 11:30 AM

Coyotes actually tan up very very nice. Main thing is, make sure you split the tail and get all the bone out. It could rot on you if you don't. Split the tail out and salt it as well. Then when you're "breaking" the hide over the table edge (or whatever you are using), you will be softening it also.

WD

**wd-40** · 01-14-2009, 06:12 PM

So, how is everyone's projects coming along? I put two rabbit hides in today...can't wait to line my moccasins with them!

Dave (WD)

**Mike** · 01-14-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wd-40

Coyotes actually tan up very very nice. Main thing is, make sure you split the tail and get all the bone out. It could rot on you if you don't. Split the tail out and salt it as well. Then when you're "breaking" the hide over the table edge (or whatever you are using), you will be softening it also.

WD

Just a question on breaking the hide.

Will it get hard as the tanning process goes on? I've salted mine and so far the hide is still very soft and flexible.

01-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hunting101 Moderator Moderator Joined: Dec 2007 Where: Murfreesboro/Linden, TN Age: 30 Posts: 1,897	Hey thanks for the post on how to tan a hide. __________________ Is that what really happened? Moderator: Hunting forum

01-13-2009, 11:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike Random Hero Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Arrington, TN Age: 24 Posts: 562	Wow! Thank you! I just finished salting the hide today. I guess I'll have to freeze it until my chemicals come. I ordered 1 lb of ez-tan, 1 quart of protal, and 1 quart of saftee acid. Ended up being about 20 bucks. __________________ "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." "Live free or die" Last edited by Mike; 01-13-2009 at 11:54 PM..

01-13-2009, 11:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mike Random Hero Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Arrington, TN Age: 24 Posts: 562	Will do! __________________ "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." "Live free or die"

01-14-2009, 08:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
memphismason That's How I Roll Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Where: Memphis Age: 26 Posts: 1,974	Awesome Post WD-40. Thanks for all the info. __________________ "Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" - Patrick Henry "Spes Mea in Deo Est" "Virtus Junxit Mors Nonn Separabit" Moderator: Hunting Forum

01-14-2009, 10:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jcochran88 McFlurry Joined: Aug 2008 Where: Dickson Posts: 740	Nothing special to keep the fur on. Man I thought it was a lot moe complicated than that! Thanks for the post hopefully I can try it out on a coyote in a few weeks! __________________ "The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they are properly armed."-Alexander Hamiliton

01-14-2009, 07:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
wd-40 TGO Member Joined: Jun 2008 Where: Clarksville, TN Age: 54 Posts: 312	Mike, if you have any questions...please ask. Will be glad to help you out. The instructions I gave will work for bobcat, fox, coon ect., ect.. Dave (WD)

01-14-2009, 11:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
wd-40 TGO Member Joined: Jun 2008 Where: Clarksville, TN Age: 54 Posts: 312	Coyotes actually tan up very very nice. Main thing is, make sure you split the tail and get all the bone out. It could rot on you if you don't. Split the tail out and salt it as well. Then when you're "breaking" the hide over the table edge (or whatever you are using), you will be softening it also. WD Last edited by wd-40; 01-14-2009 at 06:10 PM..

01-14-2009, 06:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
wd-40 TGO Member Joined: Jun 2008 Where: Clarksville, TN Age: 54 Posts: 312	So, how is everyone's projects coming along? I put two rabbit hides in today...can't wait to line my moccasins with them! Dave (WD)

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