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George Roof
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« on: January 03, 2009, 10:38:12 PM »
I don't know if any of you were like me in finding a decent lip tucking tool.  Nothing ever seemed to fit my oversized mitts and those brass rods imbedded in a cheap dowel lasted me about one deer.  Then someone made a solid steel one that I just could never get any leverage on.  I was sick of that crap. so I decided to make my own.  I found a cheap Chinese screwdriver set at Walmarts and the following pictures show you what did with it. 

You MUST anneal the screwdriver tip in order to cut it, form it, and sand it.  Once you are done, you can reheat the steel and quench the tip in motor oil to return the temper to the tip.

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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2009, 10:39:37 PM »
And finish it up with:

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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2009, 10:46:31 PM »
George, thats a great tool you made.  I am new in taxidermy and spent like 16 bucks for one from a catalog and it bent the first time i used it.  thanks for the tip.
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2009, 10:52:50 PM »
Great idea. Will have to make one. Thanks David
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2009, 05:39:44 AM »
nice work george
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2009, 01:20:32 PM »
Here's a good one, with a good fitting handle with a short shank so you do not need to choke up on it.

 Order one soon and I'll ship free with a free EZ-Noze bottle & tip.

 Paul B

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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2009, 01:25:38 PM »
Do you sell other supplies Paul ?
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2009, 02:03:46 PM »
I have a small selection of usefull tools at www.taxitools.net 
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2009, 02:14:04 PM »
Thanks Paul , ( your fish metallics link is not working.)
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2009, 02:31:09 PM »
 For large game mounts I have always used a ordinary butter knife and cut off and dull the blade with only about an inch above the handle. Takes a good wide bite and the handle is comfortable for pushing. I have several  lip and eye tucking type tools I have made myself over the years with various size screw drivers the same as George made here. When I need one I spend about a half hour looking and being upset and when no is around to blame I get really upset! Smiley I am going to give my work area a really good cleaning and reorganizing "tommorrow" I promise.
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2009, 05:54:59 PM »
LMAO Jim,  I said EXACTLY the same thing just about 30 minutes ago.  I know the Taxidermy Fairy is moving stuff when I"m not there.
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2009, 09:48:35 PM »
easy nuff and i get to play with fire  win win in my book lol
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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2009, 04:17:34 PM »
thats the neatest thing i have seen,going to try it
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2009, 04:25:12 PM »
Damn George if I keep thinking like you I just might become a taxidermist ( or just piss off alot of new people  LOL ) that is exactly like the one I made   even down to the brand with the black and yellow handle!   
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« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2009, 08:10:53 AM »
nice job george
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