Books Details
Author : Monte Burch Pages : 256 pages Publisher : Lyons Press Language :
eng ISBN-10 : 1585746703 ISBN-13 : 9781585746705
Books Descriptions
Here is the complete guide to a skill that may be mysterious to some,
written by Monte Burch, an authority who practices many of the
traditions of tanning and hiding. Starting at the beginning, Butch
introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete
plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for
making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many
others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and
modern.Other topics include: Skinning small game Stretching and drying
pelts Tanning small-game pelts Skinning big game Tanning big game Making
buckskin Tanning domestic hides Skinning and tanning reptiles Skinning
and tanning birds From the oldest method to the newest twist, Burch's
guide will be indispensable to the modern hunter.
