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Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? #6968937
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For you folks who home tan ,do you remove the saddle and at what stage .Lets take for example afresh skinned rat that you did not stretch or dry ? What did you use the tanned pelt for after it was completed ?


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Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: g smith] #6968944
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I tan rats with the saddle on.
I remove it with coarse sandpaper when finishing the pelt during buffing of the leather.
Muskrat hats are light,warm,durable and look good.


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Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: g smith] #6968956
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It's easier if you don't stretch and dry them first. Salt the skins for a couple of days, then scrape off the saddle, it will be easier to remove after salting. Then put the skin straight into your pickling solution.


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Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: g smith] #6969252
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If using a topical/“cream” tan it would be best to remove it before tanning.

Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: g smith] #6969678
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Thanks for the advise I appreciate your time and experience


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Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: Boco] #6969693
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Originally Posted by Boco
I tan rats with the saddle on.
I remove it with coarse sandpaper when finishing the pelt during buffing of the leather.
Muskrat hats are light,warm,durable and look good.

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Right on Boco....but Iam no hat maker....


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Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: g smith] #6969717
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Is the inside of the hat also fur? Or is it a liner

Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: Gone Trappin.] #6970376
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Originally Posted by Gone Trappin.
Is the inside of the hat also fur? Or is it a liner


Has a liner


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Re: Muskrat saddle - home tanning ? [Re: Nessmuck] #6970422
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I don't like tanning muskrats. I always tend to rip them.


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