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Post by davie6 on Mar 23, 2010 18:55:30 GMT -5
Is it possible to go back and re-flesh a hide? We tried fleshing some beavers for the first time and left too much fat behind and it doesn't look good and definitely won't sell as high as it should(one is a blanket beaver). Was wondering if you can rehydrate or something then re-flesh it? Any help is appreciated, Eric
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Post by proratman on Mar 23, 2010 19:15:41 GMT -5
Here is what I did this year on my first beaver and it worked great. I had the same problem and that was that I had fleshed it out and dried it and then the fat and gristle showed up. The solution is to take a very small rag or piece of sock and soak it with plain water. Squeeze out the excess water and then let it lay directly on top of the fat. Let it sit for about 20-30 minutes and you will notice the fat and hide will lossen up enough to carefully scrape it with just a regular skinning or Buck knife. Hope this helps you. Gregg
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Post by davie6 on Mar 23, 2010 19:59:35 GMT -5
Thanks Gregg. I'll have to try that
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Post by ecgreen on May 24, 2010 14:49:27 GMT -5
Here is what I did this year on my first beaver and it worked great. I had the same problem and that was that I had fleshed it out and dried it and then the fat and gristle showed up. The solution is to take a very small rag or piece of sock and soak it with plain water. Squeeze out the excess water and then let it lay directly on top of the fat. Let it sit for about 20-30 minutes and you will notice the fat and hide will lossen up enough to carefully scrape it with just a regular skinning or Buck knife. Hope this helps you. Gregg Ever try this on coon?
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Post by fingerlakesfur on May 25, 2010 9:01:11 GMT -5
yes...works with coon too
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