tumbler

Submitted by Joe on 6/6/05 at 1:44 AM. ( ) 69.34.245.72

Just getting into it. I made a tumbler out of a dryer. Going to use it on the next deer. What is a good material to use in there to break up the hide alittle, clean, and remove excess oil?

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Dry Sawdust.

This response submitted by jrosbor on 6/6/05 at 4:54 PM. ( Huntersdream3x@hotmail.com ) 64.73.36.192

I use hardwood sawdust from a local lumber yard. I use Oak and Maple with great results! check the local mills in your area! Joe


It won't work

This response submitted by John on 6/6/05 at 6:38 PM. ( ) 68.206.84.3

for breaking the hide. I made the same mistake. Buy Mr Rittels tumbler plans and build you one. There is not enough room in the drum for the hide to drop. It will just roll around.


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