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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: David Rase on December 23, 2008, 11:57:18 PM
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I am looking for information from anyone on this board that has any experience bark tanning hides? Several years ago I wanted to bark tan some deer hides. Along with the usual internet searches, I talked with a friend of mine who had successfully barked tanned quite a few hides. In fact, I own 3 of his shooting bags that he tanned the leather himself. To make a long story short, I never did get around to tanning any of the hides. The bottom of my freezer is full of goat and deer hides, along with a dozen buffalo scrotums that I either need to tan or get rid of. I prefer to tan them but need some help. Any information or experiences you would like to share would be greatly appreciated.
DMR
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David,
Go to http://www.liv18thc.com/barktan.html (http://www.liv18thc.com/barktan.html)
This is my little paper on Bark tanning. I have done a number of hides via bark tanning. Can't get any better leather
Jim
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Jim, Thank you for pointing out that you wrote that article. Once again, the knowledge level on this board never ceases to amaze me. It is definitely one stop shopping. I did not make the connection until I went back and looked at the initials at the bottom. Very informative article. I see in the article you reference the Book of Buckskinning VII article by Mark Odle. I am trying to see if any of my friends have that book so I can make a copy of the article. I have volumes 1 through 4 and then stopped buying them as I got more into building and less into rendezvousing. I am going to wait until warmer weather to get started on this project. Winter weather was one of the reasons why I stopped. Fleshing and dehairing cold wet hides in the November/December time frame got the best of me. Thanks again.
DMR
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JWF,
I read the article you wrote. I must say that it is very concise, to the point and very well written. I believe that I could follow the instructions and do a hide myself,,,,,but that involves a whole lot of Manuel Labor (Mexican President) so I think I will leave that to those who enjoy it. I believe I shall purchase the leather I need. My persona is a wealthy man and they don't do that stuff..
Ronnie
ps I am too old to do that anyway. Or I have a bone in my leg and it precludes that type of labors.
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Like I stated in the article :Yes it is a lot of work spread out over a long time so that to me means easy! I will be !@*%&@ to do brain tan! Too much work for a short period of time to create a dressed hide ...not leather!.
Dave you really do not need Mark's articles but they are informative. He is very good as a teacher. Much to learn.
My paper is bare bones and if you use the magic of "common sense" that is all you need. ( that's how I used the gross pool cover as bating in lieu of chicken manure)
Hey if you guys have questions I will be glad to answer them. Got some @!*% nice leather out of the tanks over the years( some with partial hair on and even some fine woodchuck & squirrel!)
Jim
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I agree Jim, your paper is short and to the point and very clear. A friend of mine has a copy of the Book of Buckskining VII and is copying all 26 pages of the article for me. I am sure I will enjoy reading the article. As for the chicken manure bating, I am in luck, my wife got back into raising chickens again after a neighbor gave her all her white egg layers last summer because her customers would only buy the brown eggs. ;D
DMR