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Wire stretcher mod #7912988 07/25/23 06:53 PM 07/25/23 06:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5 Kansas C Cdog911 OP trapper
Cdog911 OP trapper C Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5 Kansas	I've used both wire and wood stretchers on cats and coyotes and like the fuller look of cats boarded on wood. Have mostly wire for both critters and an idea struck me. Maybe someone else had it, too. Was cleaning up the shop area and have a pile of 5/8" garden hose that needs tossed. Wonder if a guy could slice open a length of hose to match the length of the wire and cover the stretcher with it to make it thicker? I'd think you could forego belly boards as there would be ample air space inside the stretched fur. Would be the same 3/4 thickness as many wooden stretchers. Anyone ever tried this?

Re: Wire stretcher mod [Re: Cdog911] #8176321 07/18/24 02:45 PM 07/18/24 02:45 PM
Joined: May 2024 Posts: 1,441 Huntingdon, PA NorthernTrapperO trapper
NorthernTrapperO trapper Joined: May 2024 Posts: 1,441 Huntingdon, PA	Ttt "Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn" -Ben Franklin

Re: Wire stretcher mod [Re: Cdog911] #8176322 07/18/24 02:45 PM 07/18/24 02:45 PM
Joined: May 2024 Posts: 1,441 Huntingdon, PA NorthernTrapperO trapper
NorthernTrapperO trapper Joined: May 2024 Posts: 1,441 Huntingdon, PA	Originally Posted by Cdog911 I've used both wire and wood stretchers on cats and coyotes and like the fuller look of cats boarded on wood. Have mostly wire for both critters and an idea struck me. Maybe someone else had it, too. Was cleaning up the shop area and have a pile of 5/8" garden hose that needs tossed. Wonder if a guy could slice open a length of hose to match the length of the wire and cover the stretcher with it to make it thicker? I'd think you could forego belly boards as there would be ample air space inside the stretched fur. Would be the same 3/4 thickness as many wooden stretchers. Anyone ever tried this? No "Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn" -Ben Franklin

Re: Wire stretcher mod [Re: Cdog911] #8176923 07/19/24 04:10 AM 07/19/24 04:10 AM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,060 Wisconsin Scott__aR trapper
Scott__aR trapper Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 2,060 Wisconsin	Interesting idea, don't see why it won't work. Try it and report back. Megapredator ... top of the food chain! Member of WTA Member of U.P. Trappers Member of NTA Member of FTA

Re: Wire stretcher mod [Re: Cdog911] #8176940 07/19/24 05:54 AM 07/19/24 05:54 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,407 Manitoba N Northof50 trapper
Northof50 trapper N Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,407 Manitoba	would eliminate the rust or mold transfer on cat skins which is a real problem for line fur drop after tanning which comes from wire forming boards

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