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Pickling/tanning solution #6139787 01/27/18 02:50 PM 01/27/18 02:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 38 Louisiana F Fishnbarrel OP trapper
Fishnbarrel OP trapper F Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 38 Louisiana	Should I discard my pickle and tanning solution after each use or can I cap the bucket and save it for later. And just add more pickling solution to maintain the pH, and then the same with tanning solution. I know that the leather will degrade the tanning solution after every use. But if I save the solution and then add more tanning powder/water/salt to maintain it's pH of 4.0, is this ok? Thanks The Delta Provides

Re: Pickling/tanning solution [Re: Fishnbarrel] #6139963 01/27/18 07:46 PM 01/27/18 07:46 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 45,474 james bay frontierOnt. B Boco trapper
Boco trapper B Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 45,474 james bay frontierOnt.	You can do that a few times.When it gets smelly mix up a new batch. Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.

Re: Pickling/tanning solution [Re: Fishnbarrel] #6139985 01/27/18 08:14 PM 01/27/18 08:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 38 Louisiana F Fishnbarrel OP trapper
Fishnbarrel OP trapper F Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 38 Louisiana	Awesome. Thanks. What do you use for a pickling tank? I've been using a Rubbermaid tote but it's kind of crowded with 2 fox and a coyote. I'm afraid it won't pickle all parts of the hide. I'm constantly out there stirring to make sure. The Delta Provides

Re: Pickling/tanning solution [Re: Fishnbarrel] #6139992 01/27/18 08:24 PM 01/27/18 08:24 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 45,474 james bay frontierOnt. B Boco trapper
Boco trapper B Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 45,474 james bay frontierOnt.	Stir every 15 minutes for the first hour,then twice a day after that.Dont crowd the skins though,they should be able to float freely. Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.

Re: Pickling/tanning solution [Re: Fishnbarrel] #6140085 01/27/18 10:06 PM 01/27/18 10:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 38 Louisiana F Fishnbarrel OP trapper
Fishnbarrel OP trapper F Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 38 Louisiana	I have them weighed down with bricks so all parts are submerged. It seems to crowd the skins though so I am constantly stirring. Would it be ok if I just let them free float as long as I'm stirring at least a few times a day? Last edited by Fishnbarrel; 01/27/18 10:07 PM. The Delta Provides

Re: Pickling/tanning solution [Re: Fishnbarrel] #6140144 01/27/18 11:06 PM 01/27/18 11:06 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 43 Eastern, NE C coilspring-teg trapper
coilspring-teg trapper C Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 43 Eastern, NE	I should think you will be good to go there as long as you stir a few times a day. At least that is how I do mine. Free floating, stirring 2-3 times a day like Boco said. I have had some batches a bit too crowded. In which case you will get some creases or folds that are stiff or don't tan at all. Teg

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