im not trying to be a jerk but i only want responses from taxidermist with 10 plus years experience ive been doing taxidermy off and on for 7 years but i always used an auto tanner in the shop i did my aprentice ship in im now on my own what do you suggest for the best tanning process without a pressure tanner or fleshing machine thanks for your help
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saftee acid pickle & LIqua tan, been around for over 20 years & works ! Others will say Krowtan, which I personally think sucks!
BUT, without a fleshing machine you would be better off with a tannery. NOTHING but nothing beats a properly fleshed, thinned cape.
I'm a fan of two tans and have been for some time. I've tried others but the two I like the best is Liqua-tan and EZ-100. Both are great tans and never had a problem using them.
As for tanning oil, Knobloch's #1 oil is what I use and like to any other.
Without a fleshing machine your skins are going to be too thick to properly mount.
A tannery is your best bet.
YOU SHOULD KNOW. Without the proper tools how can you expect to turn out quality stuff. Plain and simple take your uneducated self to a tannery. Not trying to be a JERK or anything.
I wouldnt call that being a jerk, your post would fit better in the anus categorie.
with 2 years experience do a whole lot better than others that have been doing taxidermy with 10, 20 even 30 years experience, not how long u been doing this how much u do your homework!
Tobi,McKenzie sells fleshing knives for twenty bucks-this would work on the heavy areas,then use a scife knife and scalpel on the facial areas.I use Liqua-tan for about 90 percent of my work and lutan-f or ez-100 for the rest.You really need to invest in a fleshing machine if your going to do any volume of work.