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Offline paulsemp

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First buckskin
« on: November 06, 2017, 08:35:50 pm »
Ive done a few deer hides into rawhide. Been wanting to tan and smoke one. I picked one that had a lot of knife marks and figured had nothing to lose if it didn't turn out. I decided on soap and oil instead of brains. Softened most by hand over a cable and finished on a frame. Smoked hour each side. Im happy with it for my first. Look forward to trying again. I like camp fire smell but these are very potent for  first few days!
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Offline Morgan

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2017, 09:00:50 pm »
Looks great! That’s on my to-do list
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Offline Pat B

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2017, 09:29:09 pm »
Looking forward to seeing you in your new shirt at the Classic, Paul.  :OK
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2017, 10:32:41 pm »
Very nice work Paul!
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2017, 10:50:11 pm »
Nice job!  Now you can try a prime hide!  A few hands full of safe might give a good smell, so read out over the smoking time.  Takes about 2 -3 deer hides for a shirt, if I remember right.
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2017, 11:21:48 pm »
What soap and oil formula did you use!  I got cooked brains in the freezer, but I don't dare thaw them in the microwave >:D!
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Offline chamookman

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2017, 02:37:20 am »
Looks good Bud  :OK ! Bob
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Offline Pappy

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2017, 03:45:47 am »
Looks good from here, takes a lot of time but I also enjoy doing them. :)
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Offline BrianS

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2017, 07:06:31 am »
Paul,
Looks good. Nice job.
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Offline BowEd

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2017, 07:45:48 am »
I still enjoy making good useful leather yet.Never used soap and oil but it looks pretty good.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2017, 12:41:04 pm »
Looks great Paul
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2017, 05:46:44 pm »
Looks good
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2017, 06:25:59 pm »
Done it once and know how much work it is...good job my friend.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2017, 07:06:47 am »
NICE, Mr Paul.
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Offline neuse

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Re: First buckskin
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2017, 06:36:10 am »
Really nice, I like that.
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