FUR TANNING the easy way! Step by Step guide.

[@brianbaldwin3700]

When doing hair off buckskin my dad would work the hide by hand and then had an old clothes dryer with a bad heating element that he would put the hide in with some small blocks of wood and tumble it for several hours and it would come out very soft

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Oh interesting!

[@stonyhill4044]

Awesome video. Can’t wait to try this method. Thanks!

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FredrickHillman]

Wow I had no idea what it takes to process a hide. I've learned something new. Thank you 😊😊😊😊

[@TRERUNSWILD]

It is a bit of a process but well worth it if you can do it.

[@patrickjrusaw]

Great video Uncle Terry keep them coming Happy Holidays

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Happy Holidays to you too!

[@waylandforge8704]

Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your presentation, it was really informative and I enjoyed seeing the process and it looks like a good workout. I'm going to try this on kangaroo skin, I think it would be ideal. Is there a "raw egg" smell on the finisher hide. Thanks again 👍🇦🇺

[@TRERUNSWILD]

At first there is a very slight smell of the hide. Not sure if it’s from the egg yolks or just the hide. It really isn’t very noticeable unless you are very close. It seems to fade over time. If you smoke the hide you’d never notice it.

[@PBRacresJim]

Thank you for sharing this. I have always wondered about what it takes to tan a hide, but never really researched it. It would be really neat to see you take a a hide from the deer season all the way to tanning.

[@TRERUNSWILD]

That would be a great idea. I'll work on that!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Awesome video brother , thanks for sharing !!!!!! 🙏5😊❤️

[@TRERUNSWILD]

You are very welcome! Thank you for hanging out with us!

[@steveshears1293]

thanks for the video terry, like Arte Johnson would say, Verrry Interesting

[@TRERUNSWILD]

You bet

[@bwcok7947]

Put together very nicely sir!

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Thank you!

[@BarbaraFrank-j5k]

Interesting, I knew about using acid to tan and of brain tanning but never heard of using eggs to tan. Very educational. Al

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I used to brain tan and the elements in yolk and brains are both emulsified oil. Nature is so fascinating.

[@stephengagnon4714]

Hi glad to see you back on your channel. Trapping has decreased in Maine these days just because of the animal welfare group but the law here still on going.

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Same here. I just do bounty work for animal control purposes. I think it's a thing of the past.

[@miked7029]

Great video, learned a lot. Would love to see a canine tanning video.

[@TRERUNSWILD]

That woud be fun to try. I think it would be much easier than a beaver with the thin hide. The Otter was WAY easier. Those big ears and muzzle might be a challenge

[@kenpflueger1967]

WOW very interesting, Terry your jack of all trades, lol it

[@TRERUNSWILD]

More the master of none!

[@chuckjones8565]

Good Job!!!!

[@TRERUNSWILD]

thanks!

[@charlesleblanc6638]

Using a 3/8" vertical cable by pulling your skin accross to break up membrane and stretching would save some elbow grease. But no matter what tanning a hide soft is a lot of work.

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I actually bought a cable for that but havent even tried it yet. A single disc from a tractor pull disc would work as well.

[@dennishayes65]

You’re wearing a THRIVENT FINANCIAL shirt ! I have one too. Watching from SW Minnesota.

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I like that shirt!

[@Zippy1wood.]

Thanks for the info how about if you want to wash fur from blood drying on when skinning

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I would just use some dish soap and water. Wring it out good and dry it as usual. If you are using a flat board to dry make sure you dont tack the hide down tight to the board or it could mold. Leave it towards the top of the nails. Sometimes I stick a small boadr or stick under the hide to give an air gap on the fur side.

[@gregeliason9625]

Interesting video Brother

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Thanks for the visit!

[@linneyatkins6955]

That sure was interesting to watch (not that I’ll ever tan a hide. lol) What are you going to do with the otter hide? 🤗

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I'm really not sure. I'd like to make some beaver mitts but not sure what else.

[@davereisen648]

Get an old axe ,dul the blade and lock it in you vise blade side up to use to break your hides , allows for a steeper angle when pulling an stretching

[@TRERUNSWILD]

That’s a great idea I’d never thought of. I even have an old head I’d found laying around! Thanks for the tip!

[@rickyshultz2051]

I think I’m gonna try this on the next yote that’s worthy!

[@TRERUNSWILD]

It works pretty well. Pay extra attention to the legs and ears, etc. I'm sure you know the difficult parts

[@rickyshultz2051]

@ a lot of guys like cutting the legs short, I like them long and it’s definitely more work but I keep them for myself ! 👍

[@kylejones2075]

What about mink oil have you ever used that that's what I used on my first deer it's still soft and hanging on the wall I know make oil cost a little bit more money than eggs but it's just a thought. Oh and that was a good 20 years ago

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I have not. I have some neats foot oil from leather dog leashes I thought about trying but havent yet

[@kylejones2075]

@@TRERUNSWILD it's easy and works real well works good on leather shoes

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I’ll give it a try!

[@Timr45_70]

Thanks for sharing

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Thanks for watching. I knew most regular subs would pass but wanted to reach others outside of the channel. Trying to mix it up a bit.

[@richardtrowell8812]

Does the hair fall out while rubbing the hair side?

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Never rub the hair side.. Fold it over and only work the hide side. This process locks the hair in. just keep folding and stretching part by part. If you were referring to the otter, no hair slippage or singeing. Turned out great

[@KevinFuller-u6l]

Like the video. Is there a way you could show how to make gloves and a hat. Thank you.

[@TRERUNSWILD]

So far I’ve only made stuff with brain tanned deer hides-no hair. But i do want to make beaver mitts so if I do I’ll do a video

[@KevinFuller-u6l]

@TRERUNSWILD Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@Woodsyone]

Would scrubbing the hide with soapy water help remove the fat or just wreck the process?

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I think a light touch might help as long as you didnt let the hide absorb too much water

[@Dion-bc4th]

You don’t salt it, and soak it in a brine?? I did this just the other day

[@TRERUNSWILD]

No I don’t. What does that do for the process?

[@Dion-bc4th]

@ helps preserve it better I believe.

[@BobOwen-e3e]

It will pickle the hide if you make a salt and citric acid mixture get some ph testing strips and keep mixture at a #2 on the test strip. This will set the hair and prevent any slippage.

[@TRERUNSWILD]

I'm not really interested in using chemicals. my brain tan lasts decades but that doesnt have hair. So far I've no slippage on finished fur hides but maybe long term they will?

[@SheriKoski]

JustSeeingIfEverthinghisOk🎉

[@TRERUNSWILD]

You bet!

[@SheriKoski]

HeyTerryHisReverthinggoodIJustCareThatsAll

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Yes, ma’am. Just the slow time of year

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Hola!

[@rodneyrote6261]

Didn't know you were a trapper

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Not really anymore except for some animal control jobs

[@SheriKoski]

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[@jackieformo2775]

Interesting process. 🦫 I learn something every time I watch your videos, Terry!

[@TRERUNSWILD]

Full of worthless information as the wife says!