1. Oct 10, 2008 #1
   

   rice194 Member

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   Can you use pine wood chips to soak up excess moisture and help my fleshing machine get a better grip when fleshing off heavy meat, fat and membrane before salting or will that mess the ph up when I pickle the cape?

    
3. Oct 11, 2008 #2
   

   fortman Member

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   We use fine sawdust sprinkled over the leather when fleshing.This really helps get a grip on it.Also use the sawdust on fresh hides like cow etc.It also helps get a good grip on them.But the larger shaving do dull the blades and also watch for tar in the pine.
   
   Todd

    
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5. Oct 14, 2008 #3
   

   Frank E. Kotula master, judge, instructor

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   wilkes barre

   I wouldn't use pine cause of the pitch and can cause problems latter on. I suggest salt or oak sawdust for this purpose.

    

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