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The Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning: A Complete Guide to Working with Pelts, Fur, and Leather » (1ST)

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Authors: Monte Burch
ISBN-13: 9781585746705, ISBN-10: 1585746703
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
Date Published: November 2002
Edition: 1ST

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Author Biography: Monte Burch

Book Synopsis

Here is the complete guide to a skill that may be mysterious to some, written by Monte Burch, an authority who practices many of the ancient traditions of tanning and hiding. Starting at the beginning, Burch introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and modern.

Table of Contents

Introductionvii
Chapter 1Understanding Tanning1
Chapter 2Tools and Workplace17
Chapter 3Tanning Formulas and Materials41
Chapter 4Skinning Small Game, Furbearers and Predators63
Chapter 5Skinning Deer, Big Game and Domestic Animals83
Chapter 6Preserving and Storing Hides and Pelts103
Chapter 7Tanning Small Game and Furbearers125
Chapter 8Modern Methods of Tanning Deer and Big Game Hides149
Chapter 9Making Buckskin175
Chapter 10Tanning Domestic Hides and Skins and Hair-On Robes193
Chapter 11Rawhide, Latigo and Sole Leather207
Chapter 12Birds211
Chapter 13Skinning and Preserving Reptiles219
Source List231
Index233

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