I want to have a seperate salting area from my work area, My question is about temp. I live in Mich. and it pretty cold this time of year.
Can I have a salt shed or in a garage that has no heat. Does the temp affect the function of the salt or will it work just fine in a unheated shed. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thank-you
Paul
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I used to salt out in my cold shop here in Montana. It seemed to work okay. But it took forever to get my capes completely dried out. I'd usually bring them inside after several days out in the cold. None of these capes slipped. Now, I have a salt box down in my basement and do everything down there at around 65 degrees F. I also have a dehumidifier down there. I think most salting rooms are kept at around 70 degrees. I don't know of any problems that the cold could cause, but I'm still learning, and I could be wrong....Steve
down to +12 degrees F. That's when the state dept. brings out the calcium for the roads...But be aware like the previous poster stated, it'll take longer.
but will work fine. Im in S/E MI and salt without heat. I will put a fan on them and that seems to speed it up a bit. They might not get rock hard this time of the year but I havent had any slippage problems. Hope this helps....Mark
S/E Mich also, I salt outside only when it is below 40. The colder it is , the slower the salt will work, I bring them inside to dry infront of a fan. I find that when I salt were it is warm, I have Mr. Slip show up.
I don't heat my salt area intentionally.....
But...I use an autotanner and rarely let my hides get hard before putting them in. Have never had a problem, but I've also always kept it above freezing....around 45 or so (guess you could say I heat a little)
My hides are on a 5'x 6' salt table on a 45 degree angle. Wire racks are used under each cape so that air flow never a problem.
I would imagine that if you want your hides or capes to dry faster that a dehumidifier would aid even without heat.
Good luck, Mark