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Post by HappyPlumber on Feb 18, 2006 15:40:42 GMT -6
OK, Lets just say that you would take both furs and put them in the bathtub and put some weight on them so they are both under cold water. Wait about an hour or so and then remove them from the boards. you then have a sopping hide. Wring them out and start the whole drying process over again doing it the proper way again. This is better than trying all the short cuts and ripping or otherwise recking the hide. HP
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Post by renny1 on Feb 18, 2006 17:36:16 GMT -6
I have had this happen quite a few times. Of course I never did it, it was always the help. lol
Stef is on the right track, but instead putting the end in a vice, drill a 3/4 hole in the bottom in the center. Then take a 2x4 and lag or bolt it to a solid bench or table, in a way that it swings in a circle. On the other end of the 2x4 run a bolt, or I used a lag bolt, up from the bottom so it sticks up a couple inches. put the hole in the board over the bolt and control the board and pelt exactly like Stef suggested and pull. If you need more power, swing the 2x4 around and get a run at it. works great on fox and coyote. If they were my cats and knowing their value, I would split the board, and buy new. I hope I haven't confused you. If you don't understand, I will try again. Have to go to a basketball game and I am late already. Thanks
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Post by musher on Feb 18, 2006 19:31:23 GMT -6
Do as Stef says and stick it in the freezer overnight first. Then pull it off as he says.
You can also slide a metal ruler , CAREFULLY, first on both sides.
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Post by outdoorsaddict on Feb 21, 2006 18:00:47 GMT -6
Wet towel was the ticket. Read original post for details. Thanks guys. Matt
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Post by Stef on Feb 21, 2006 21:10:18 GMT -6
What you did work very well when fur is too dry to be turned.
You wrap it half an hour and you can turn it without any break.
Stef
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