Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning

A Complete Guide To Working With Pelts, Fur, And Leather

Description

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 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. From the oldest method to the newest twist, Burch's guide will be indispensable to the modern hunter.

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"This volume belongs on your "Most Wanted" list!"

There are good instructions for making rawhide, latigo, and sole leather as well as instructions for tanning bird and reptile hides. A diamondback rattlesnake hide is always sure to impress. Finally there is a list of supply sources. Skinning and tanning is one of man’s oldest and most basic skills that has proved quite necessary for his survival throughout history. This is the best book on the subject that I have seen

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