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Fur tumbler #8033236 12/28/23 02:54 PM 12/28/23 02:54 PM
Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 51 Michigan B Boomer1 OP trapper
Boomer1 OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 51 Michigan	Hey guys, anybody know where I could purchase a fur tumbler. I didn’t know if anybody on here makes them to sell. Not sure where to even look.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8033237 12/28/23 02:58 PM 12/28/23 02:58 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 10,743 Iowa T trapdog1 trapper
trapdog1 trapper T Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 10,743 Iowa	You can make one out of an old electric clothes dryer. It won't tumble a lot of fur at a time, but it will get the job done.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8033241 12/28/23 03:07 PM 12/28/23 03:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,697 Nevadafornia L Lazarus trapper
Lazarus trapper L Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,697 Nevadafornia	Send a pm to Monstertoms on here. I bought mine from him.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8033447 12/28/23 07:10 PM 12/28/23 07:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,249 Co.-Wy. part time AK. W wy.wolfer trapper
wy.wolfer trapper W Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,249 Co.-Wy. part time AK.	Todd (MonsterToms) makes a good tumbler, he may be happy to oblige. The very best fur tumblers are the old "Reliable" brand 66" drum, the big drum reduces time and seems to clean really well. They were made from the 1920's through the late seventies. One in good shape today is a little spendy $2500-$3,000 but they are worth it if you do any volume and can even find one. Last edited by wy.wolfer; 12/28/23 07:19 PM.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8033515 12/28/23 08:09 PM 12/28/23 08:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 340 South central Minnesota. O Old pup trapper
Old pup trapper O Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 340 South central Minnesota.	I built one for a guy I know about 10 years ago. He got an old commercial gas dryer just for hauling it away. We took out most of the guts and changed the drum motor. ergo, bibamus.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: trapdog1] #8033517 12/28/23 08:10 PM 12/28/23 08:10 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,413 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,413 Iowa	Originally Posted by trapdog1 You can make one out of an old electric clothes dryer. It won't tumble a lot of fur at a time, but it will get the job done. This is what I use.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8033777 12/28/23 11:26 PM 12/28/23 11:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,864 Magna, Utah G GritGuy trapper
GritGuy trapper G Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,864 Magna, Utah	I bought a 4-1/2 foot dryer from a closed street laundering business, took off all the stuff not needed Put fiberglass coating on the outside to seal it up for tumbling and sawdust finishing Worked like a champ with the tanning I was doing on most fur, doing softening of leather I would throw in 4 or 5 wooden eggs about 3 inches in dia. and 5 or inches long with two full Deer hides or one elk hide, then tumble them for a couple hours, or until full dry Worked very well Sorry if my opinions or replies offend you, they are not meant to !

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: ~ADC~] #8036761 12/31/23 10:13 PM 12/31/23 10:13 PM
Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 51 Michigan B Boomer1 OP trapper
Boomer1 OP trapper B Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 51 Michigan	Hi ADC, You replied to a post I put out about fur tumbler. You said you use a dryer. I know I have to drop to 110 and seal the holes inside of the dryer. Is that all you do. What about exhaust leave open or seal. Would you care to share your ingredients you use and how much and also tumbling time. I’m new to using these tumblers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8036764 12/31/23 10:15 PM 12/31/23 10:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,413 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 16,413 Iowa	I'll send you a PM Boomer1.

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8037020 01/01/24 09:06 AM 01/01/24 09:06 AM
Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 1,803 Manitoba Shakeyjake trapper
Shakeyjake trapper Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 1,803 Manitoba	I’ll have to look into getting an old dryer. If I’d wash the skins in a tub, would it work for drying them too or just would it just be good for softening & a light cleaning if I’d leave some holes open? Never mind, I think Gibbs video answered my questions in the other thread Last edited by Shakeyjake; 01/01/24 09:21 AM. Reason: Answered

Re: Fur tumbler [Re: Boomer1] #8037115 01/01/24 10:35 AM 01/01/24 10:35 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,970 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 34,970 Central, SD	Check with an appliance store or laundry mat for one that has a heating element that’s out it might be the cheapest route. Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

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