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The older I get, the better I was., Male, 74, from Magnolia, Delaware

There is a commercial product called "Snake Tan" out there . I'd set the skin in methanol or denatured alcohol (mixed 50:50 with water). May 15, 2020

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    1. George
      George
      There is a commercial product called "Snake Tan" out there . I'd set the skin in methanol or denatured alcohol (mixed 50:50 with water).
      May 15, 2020
    2. Adriannnn
      Adriannnn
      Hey George, I saw on a post that you do not recommend using glycerin for tanning snake hides. What do you recommend? Do you know of any videos, websites or books I could use?
      May 14, 2020
    3. lampman
      lampman
      George, at one time the smartest people in the world thought the earth was flat, that did not make it flat.
      Up until recently it could not be done, sometimes it takes a determined old man to make it happen.
      Going on 86. Dan
      Nov 7, 2019
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      2. George
        George
        My fun meter pegged out last year and 60 years was more than enough for me. I felt my work was starting to show my attitude and I hung up the apron. Haven't regretted a second. Do miss some of the people but dealing with SOME of them helped me decide quicker.
        Nov 8, 2019
    4. Velvalok
      Velvalok
      Hi, I'm new here. Trying to make a post but I am not seeing anywhere to start?? Can you help?
      Oct 17, 2019
      2. George
        George
        In the top margin, click on "Forums". Find the forum you want to ask a question in and click on it. You'll find wording like "Post a New Topic" and when you click on that you can ask the question.
        Oct 18, 2019
    5. Stuff39
      Stuff39
      Ive been using a hionis fleshing machine since about 1979 and it has treated me well.I do this from the front with my right hand under the cape.Im looking into updating,and looking at various manufacturers.Since it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks,can you recommend one to use from the front.
      Sep 7, 2019
      2. George
        George
        I doubt you're older than me and I learned a lot of new tricks up until I retired. Get yourself a Dakota pro in front of you where you dont endanger cutting your thumb off.
        Sep 7, 2019
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      3. Stuff39
        Stuff39
        Thanks, I’m 74 and do this game for 40 years.I still do it because I love it and try to do better.Now I have a tough time finding my tools.
        Sep 14, 2019
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    6. Barry MFD
      Barry MFD
      Hi George I have not been on the forum in years but I ran across an excerpt on FB from " Presidents I've Known" with the current CMS of the AF picture attached to it. maybe old news to you. I always research everything before I pass along and sure enough your name popped up. I thought I remembered you as retired AF.
      Jul 16, 2019
      2. George
        George
        Yes, I've tried to email everyone who sent the letter with Kaleth Wright's picture on it to delete the post but I know lots have gotten through. The damned internet takes on a life of its own.
        Jul 17, 2019
      3. Barry MFD
        Barry MFD
        I did enjoy the letter.
        Jul 17, 2019
    7. alb9324
      alb9324
      Hi George haven’t been on this sight for awhile got some African stuff coming in a first for me was wondering on some average pricing
      Jul 7, 2019
      2. George
        George
        Did you ever get a response? I don't usually come over here and just found this by accident.
        Nov 8, 2019
    8. George
      George
      Clink on the "Inbox" in the top margin and start a conversation with whomever you'd like to speak privately with.
      Apr 20, 2019
    9. Jon.
      Jon.
      How do you post messages on here
      Apr 19, 2019
    10. Jim Taxidermist
      Jim Taxidermist
      Thanks George.
      Feb 26, 2019
    11. Jim Taxidermist
      Jim Taxidermist
      Hi George , i want to replace some whiskers on a otter what can i use ?
      Feb 24, 2019
      2. George
        George
        20-50 pound monofilament sanded to the shape and length. Sanding with fine Emery cloth makes them opaque.
        Feb 25, 2019
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    12. George
      George
      Good luck. I HATED those lamps. LOL
      Feb 1, 2019
    13. George
      George
      Jim, this profile site only allows 140 characters. You can PM me and I can explain better.
      Jan 31, 2019
    14. George
      George
      If you're going to make single lamps, I'd suggest the caribou leg from Van Dykes.
      Jan 31, 2019
    15. Diver329
      Diver329
      thanks as always George I will look him up
      Jan 26, 2019
    16. George
      George
      That's Michael P. Schlabach who did that. I think Joe Kulis markets a tape of him doing that mount. I've never done one like that
      Jan 25, 2019
    17. Diver329
      Diver329
      Hey George, Have you ever finished the back of a pedestal mount like attached. I'm trying to figure out what product was used to get this look. I can't find out who originally made this mount.

      https://www.pinterest.com/pin/303218987407849763/

      Thanks a bunch
      Donna
      Jan 24, 2019
    18. Michael J Spaude
      Michael J Spaude
      George, I'm getting all my stuff ready to do my deer mount. In the meantime, my partially fleshed cape is in the freezer. You had suggested applying Stop Rot prior to applying the dry preservative. Can I use denatured alcohol instead? Just wondering because it's cheaper.
      Dec 28, 2018
      2. George
        George
        No, denatured alcohol is simply and astringent. Stop Rot was invented by a microbiologist who discovered a way to prevent individual cells from putrefying. It's more expensive but worth every penny. It's great on cuts and scrapes, sunburn and poison ivy. Fantastic stuff.
        Dec 28, 2018
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      3. Michael J Spaude
        Michael J Spaude
        OK, Thanks! I'll put that in my order.
        Dec 28, 2018
    19. Sam Hansen
      Sam Hansen
      Hey bud I have several questions about perch are you willing to chat
      Dec 9, 2018
    20. Jim Taxidermist
      Jim Taxidermist
      George, i have some squirrels that john Ellzey sent me through UPS and it took three days for me to get them.
      When i did they were warm and not frozen any more well i checked them and one out of four was slipping and the other three was not.
      So my question is when i take them out of the freezer should i spray rubbing alcohol on them before or after i let them thaw out i just to be sure ?
      Nov 4, 2018
      2. George
        George
        Personally, I'd use denatured alcohol instead. It has astringent qualities regular alcohol doesnt.
        Nov 4, 2018
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