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Offline JEB

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beaver tail?
« on: March 06, 2015, 10:07:02 pm »
I was given a split beaver tail that has been tanned however it is pretty stiff.  I would like to soften it up a bit so I can use it for a selfbow handle.

Anyone with suggestions on how to do that?
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: beaver tail?
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2015, 01:36:29 pm »
Jeb, first off mine were not tanned just air dryed. I soaked them in a pan of water until plyable, towel dryed and wrapped and fitted to handle, sewed up the front and let dry. hard as a rock but still on my bow at least 5 yrs now. Go real easy on the sewing they won't take much stretching. Good Luck Bob
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: beaver tail?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2015, 07:58:57 am »
If you glue 1/2" wide strip of leather on the inside where the holes get punched, you can pull a bit harder without tear outs.
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: beaver tail?
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2015, 12:03:02 pm »
Pearl, why didn't that ever occur to me :o That's a great tip, Thanks Bob
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2015, 04:24:19 pm »
You never asked! ;)
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