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Post by jim on Nov 12, 2011 16:56:09 GMT -6
Do you use a rope when turning them? Jim
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Post by trappnman on Nov 13, 2011 7:44:49 GMT -6
no. On wood, you can about 1/2 turn them while taking off, and wire a little less than that. In other words, start turning them on the stretcher. I then turn the nose inside, reach in and then stand on the flanks, and pull them through.
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Post by RdFx on Nov 13, 2011 7:57:52 GMT -6
Coat or dust yote hide (skin side) with borax after fleshing, put on stretcher fur side out. Let dry. No turning....works great. Have been doing it for 15 years.
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Post by jim on Nov 13, 2011 8:53:32 GMT -6
This seems to work the best for me:
Take a 1/4" rope with small weight and drop thru the mouth to tail and out bottom of pelt. Take top end out one eye and back in other eye, tie a quick release knot to tighten up on pelt area between the eyes. Tie end with the weight to something to anchor it push the nose in and pull away from the anchored end. Best way i have found easier to do than explain.
Jim
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Post by redeagle on Nov 13, 2011 10:32:51 GMT -6
I do it the same way as RdFx on coyote, fox, bobcat, except I also aim breeze box fans at the pelts to help speed the drying process.
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Post by TrapperRon on Nov 13, 2011 13:04:23 GMT -6
This seems to work the best for me: Take a 1/4" rope with small weight and drop thru the mouth to tail and out bottom of pelt. Take top end out one eye and back in other eye, tie a quick release knot to tighten up on pelt area between the eyes. Tie end with the weight to something to anchor it push the nose in and pull away from the anchored end. Best way i have found easier to do than explain. Jim X2 except that I make a small S hook from a nail and hook through the nose nostrils. Works great, less chance of taring the pelt. |
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Post by jim on Nov 13, 2011 13:19:03 GMT -6
This seems to work the best for me: Take a 1/4" rope with small weight and drop thru the mouth to tail and out bottom of pelt. Take top end out one eye and back in other eye, tie a quick release knot to tighten up on pelt area between the eyes. Tie end with the weight to something to anchor it push the nose in and pull away from the anchored end. Best way i have found easier to do than explain. Jim X2 except that I make a small S hook from a nail and hook through the nose nostrils. Works great, less chance of taring the pelt. |
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Post by jim on Nov 13, 2011 13:30:32 GMT -6
I messed up that quote. I think that would be faster than making the knot Ron, thanks different idesa help out. Jim
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Post by foxman on Nov 13, 2011 22:37:35 GMT -6
no. On wood, you can about 1/2 turn them while taking off, and wire a little less than that. In other words, start turning them on the stretcher. I then turn the nose inside, reach in and then stand on the flanks, and pull them through. Doesnt get any easier then that....  |
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Post by RonMarsh on Nov 14, 2011 5:52:18 GMT -6
On Wire-- unhook the nose and tuck it through the end loop. Pull out the stretcher. The pelt is turned.
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Post by TurTLe on Nov 14, 2011 22:21:14 GMT -6
I'm with RdFx. No need to turn them if you put them on fur out in the first place. Borax is a wonderful thing, that is under utilized by too many people.
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Post by Possum on Nov 17, 2011 2:44:31 GMT -6
Ditto the BORAX people. Why bother turning? What is Borax, anyway? Do they just dig it out of the ground or is it something manufactured. Wonderful stuff. I've heard it kills cockroaches and ants. Never seen one in my fur shed!
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Post by trappnman on Nov 19, 2011 6:47:06 GMT -6
turning isn't really a problem- the time taken to borax a hide, would be the same as it takes to turn it- unless one really forgets to turn something, they turn pretty easily.
so the real question is- how much quicker with borax, can a hide be taken OFF the stretcher?
since there are so many variables to be specific , my questions to those that borax are:
whats the average time in taking one off thats boraxed and not turned, vs the average time (for you) on one thats not boraxed?
does it work the sameo n wire, as wood? I'm slowly going to all wood, but still use a lot of wire on yotes.
and btw- the reason I trap yotes, is because I can........
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Post by RdFx on Nov 19, 2011 14:32:17 GMT -6
From my experience, it is quicker with boraxed hides. Slides off without any tugging or pulling. Also when boraxing , all you do is put hide in large box with borax and shake and then shake off excess borax and put on stretcher.
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Post by Wright Brothers on Nov 19, 2011 15:41:34 GMT -6
I switched to Borax the other year from listening here. It's faster than turning for me. I use wood = tack the fur one time rather than two times. Mine dry quicker with than without borax.
My shop uses wood heat. Last season I started early and cold weather started late. I was concerned with not turning from no heater. No problem, top lots.
Borax, board, hang head down, comb from tail down a few times as they dry.That's how I do it. Some say I mess with them too much. I don't care.
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