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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: The Beav] #6157814
02/14/18 04:00 PM
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I wrote out a response, but decided to delete it. Simply not worth posting.

Handle your own fur the way you like, and receive the reward for your efforts. If you are interested in getting proficient handling it then there are plenty of resources available. Judge for yourself which finished product satisfies you.


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6157834
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The good ones go to auction and that is what they want-no more than an inch apart.
The auction houses put this info out to try to get a consistent product for the buyers.
The "good enough" attitude is one of the things that hurts the wild fur offering.
But things are slowly improving with the younger generation and the easier flow of information nowadays.

Last edited by Boco; 02/14/18 04:27 PM.

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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6157852
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Think your pm box is full Boco.


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6157866
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I've always heard a scalloped edge will buy you a size downgrade as well I can't afford that as are beaver are just outta the hatter realm, back on topic needs more fleashing but for tan you should be ok inless your gonna brain tan!
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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6157876
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I'm a practical man when It comes to putting up fur. I use a 2" spacing and I don't get all this so called scalloping. I do a very good job when I flesh my beaver. So they aren't on the boards for 2 weeks. When It's dry It's off the board and that takes about 5 days In my shop. And In that time I don't get any scalloping.
So do what ever trips your trigger guys.

Boco Is a artist when it comes to putting up fur and that's a good thing.


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: fingertrapper] #6158003
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Originally Posted By: fingertrapper
I wrote out a response, but decided to delete it. Simply not worth posting.

Handle your own fur the way you like, and receive the reward for your efforts. If you are interested in getting proficient handling it then there are plenty of resources available. Judge for yourself which finished product satisfies you.


Exactly !!!!!
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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6158037
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Boco, your furs shows much care, respect and pride, beautiful job!


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6158211
02/14/18 09:32 PM
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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6160436
02/17/18 10:10 AM
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I've never seen anyone put up beaver better than Boco!

Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: Steel setter] #6160752
02/17/18 04:07 PM
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Another example of good beaver put up using 1" nail spacing recommended by NAFA. The skin color of "Boco's" pelt is the result of frost scraping I suspect.

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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6161102
02/17/18 10:15 PM
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Hello Ed and well come aboard ! I'd suggest a Swedish hoof knife to use for scraping beaver hides after they are stretched. There's two different sizes I have and use each for different reasons.
Allan


Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6163308
02/19/18 09:59 PM
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I don't mean to hijack anyone's post, but i have a similar question. This is my first year trapping and my first beaver. I put it up yesterday, so I know you guys who have done a lot can give me some advice. Please critique my fleshing and boarding!


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6163353
02/19/18 10:40 PM
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Looks pretty good.


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: Boco] #6163374
02/19/18 11:01 PM
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Thanks Boco, I know you and others have a wealth of knowledge and experience with putting up quality fur. I'm trying to carry on some family heritage from my grandfather and uncle, unfortunately I have waited until the age of 47 to start. Hopefully I can try to pass what little I know to my son and someday grandchildren.


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6163384
02/19/18 11:08 PM
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Looks very good to me also.


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: bctomcat] #6163393
02/19/18 11:12 PM
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Thanks BCTomcat!


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6163494
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Good job.


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: The Beav] #6164627
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Thank you Beav!


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Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6173433
02/28/18 06:22 PM
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Boco what type of nails do you use? Do you problem with the hide cracking around the nail seem when hide is dry?

Re: First time post/beaver- Did I flesh this enough? [Re: edbentle] #6173455
02/28/18 06:49 PM
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I use pinning nails,and just tap them in with a tac hammer.
I have had pelts rip out from some nails in the past.
There are a couple ways to rectify this,the one I like best is to dry the pelts slowly at a cool temp(10c).
The other is to raise the pelt up on the nails so the nails can bend inwards if your drying with heat.
In both cases,dont drive the nails tight into the board,they have to "give" a bit no matter which way you dry them.
Whether you board them loose or tight the pelts still shrink as they dry.


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