deer hide

[tazzen]

got this old deer hide i taned awhile ago. now i want the hair off it been useing elec. clippers. but thats taking some time. anybody know of a quicker way to remove that thick hair?



thanks ed

 

[CAM]

Nair ?



Mike

 

[Champane Flight]

soak

The old timers used to scrape with knife edge. After soaking .

 

[tazzen]

champane, what do you suggest i soak it in. the hide was tanned about 15 years ago. do i still need to soak it in something or not.



thanks,

ed

 

[Doc Tinker]

How about burning the hair off?



Doc

 

[Champane Flight]

I have

I have heard all kinds of things to soak it in. If it is already tanned and sutble, I think you could just scrape it. Just like shaving. I forget the oldtimers method of soaking. Was it in Lye? Or vinegar, maybe urine? I would think someone would know. Go to Hides.com ?

 

[illflem]

I'm not sure this applies to a hide that's already been tanned but here's how an old timer showed me with a fresh hide. Soak the hide in a mix of water and deer brains (not kidding) for at least a day. Scrape the hair off with a curved blade similar to an axe head that is mounted on top of a post in the ground. Two people makes it easier. I'm not sure if the brains make the hide supple or cause the hair to fall off but was told they are an essential ingredient.



Another method would be to call a taxidermist and see how much they would charge

 

[tazzen]

thanks for everybodys help. that burning thing doc. i dont know. wouldnt want to try that. kind of stinky. i almost got it all shave with clippers.



thanks again

ed

 

[Okie-Go]

I am not an expert but after being tanned that long the hair is probably set pretty good. You might call a taxidermist and ask for info on the subject.

 

[Rammin On]

Illflem



I'm not sure if the brains make the hide supple or cause the hair to fall off but was told they are an essential ingredient.





LMAO ... . no wonder I have no hair ..... toooooooo many brains!!!

 

[tazzen]

hey rammin. you got that same problem. at least i hava a logical answer to that problem now. boy i learn alot here.

 

[illflem]

Rammin, many cultures consider baldness to be a sign of intelligence.

Just looking at me and you I'd say it's true

But I've met my share of dumb baldys too...

 

[SLindblom]

brains

Supposedly each animal has enough brains to tan its own hide.



I've been told the oils in the brains make the hide supple and somewhat water resistant.



The Sioux here in South Dakota used to take a mouthful of brains and chew/gum it into the hide. If someone really liked you, they'd chew the hide for you.