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Second pickle???

Discussion in 'Tanning' started by bradenj34, Feb 13, 2017.

  1. Feb 13, 2017 #1
    bradenj34

    bradenj34 New Member

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    Ok, question here!!! I went through the entire process of tanning a coyote and after tanning and oiling I wasn't happy with the results due to the fleshing work.... Can I repickle the hide again and use a fleshing machine to clean it up before I tan and oil again for a better hide??
     
  3. Feb 13, 2017 #2
    Rhino

    Rhino Too many irons in the fire will put the fire out!

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    Yes. Degrease it again.
     

  5. Feb 13, 2017 #3
    3bears

    3bears Well-Known Member

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    I just did that exact thing on a badger and an otter that I wet tanned many moons ago and had been in the freezer. I pulled them out and realized how greasey and thick they were. I had a pickle mixed up already so I tossed them in. Pickled them for a few days shaved em and finished them out again and they are much better. I figured I didn't have much to lose. I wasn't going to leave them as they were.
     
  6. Feb 14, 2017 #4
    WH33LS

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    what did you use to shave them again?
     
  7. Feb 14, 2017 #5
    3bears

    3bears Well-Known Member

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    Fleshing machine, I didn't have one when I originally tanned them.
     
  8. Feb 14, 2017 #6
    WH33LS

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    which model machine do you have?
     
  9. Feb 14, 2017 #7
    3bears

    3bears Well-Known Member

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    I came across an used IV for a deal I couldn't refuse. It is small but works pretty good.