Can someone tell me how to split fox ears without tearing them. No
matter how careful I am the ears always seem to tear. Is there any
trick on splitting those thin ears. Thanks for the help. Neil
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...you just have to take your time and do it very carefully. I have a small fleshing beam that I made out of a 1X2, tapered and rounder to a round point on each end. one end id a wider radius like a deer ear would be on the end the other is closer to the fox shape but neither is sharp, just rounded. this is what I use to help with all mammal ears. I made mine about 15" long. I use that and take it slow. Good luck.
I made a tool out of a welding rod. Round the end off with a grinder and turn it slowly...it makes it some easier.
I also sharpened the other end of the welding rod to make a little hole in the tip of the ear. I use the bondo method (the best LOL) and this makes a place for the air to escape so I have no bubbles.
Thanks for the help. Neil