Great video, and great bodies! I have a question, what is that tool called that you are cutting the wing bones with? Where can I find one? I've tried using shears, scissors etc. but they always seem to shatter the bone. I now use a hack saw blade that get's the job done, but the tool you use looks much quicker. Thanks.
Great tip. I talked with you yesterday about measuring a cape. It would be awesome if you were able to do more videos on taxidermy. Maybe some videos or shorts on fleshing machine setup and use. Thanks.
This series of videos for tanning is by far the best on RU-vid. It’s short, sweet, to the point and doesn’t have endless random talking. Thank you McKenzie. Looking forward to buying your products for my first deer tan project.
Hey buddy I need help I have the body spot on but how do you mount the skin on the head with ripping feathers because there so fragile am I using to much clay or to thick if a neck I just don’t know or is there a way to pull that skin to up to the beak also what’s the correct way to measure a neck
Love this video. I took some of the old style rounder one's I already had in my shop & cut them as close as I could get to these. Was surprised at the flexibility in mounting a mallard with just this simple adjustment. Will be buying Shane's in the future!
At this point in the tanning process can I soak it in an alum solution to “tan” it now? I’m doing a flat skin for my friend. I figured mixing 2lb of alum in 2gal of water then mixing that solution in a solution of 8oz of baking soda and 16oz of salt in 1gal of water. Is there a better way to tan them without buying some expensive product? I can’t afford any of that because I’m young. I did a squirrel that came out pretty well in just 2 gallons of water. 2 oz of alum and 4oz of cattle salt. I thinned it with a sanding wheel on my dremel.
At this point in the tanning process can I soak it in an alum solution to “tan” it now? I’m doing a flat skin for my friend. I figured mixing 2lb of alum in 2gal of water then mixing that solution in a solution of 8oz of baking soda and 16oz of salt in 1gal of water. Is there a better way to tan them without buying some expensive product? I can’t afford any of that because I’m young. I did a squirrel that came out pretty well in just 2 gallons of water. 2 oz of alum and 4oz of cattle salt. I thinned it with a sanding wheel on my dremel.
So I have a hide coming to me by mail from Alaska. I want to know, if you can help, what is the order I should do everything in? I have it coming skinned, but not fleshed 100%. And it will be thawing out when I receive it. What should I do? Blessings
This method can be used in that way, however while the hide is drying youll want to stretch and work the skin to prevent it from getting stiff, which could take several hours till the hide is completely dry. This method is called a wet tan, so there for when its mounted it will dry stiff. But for wall hangers youll need to work it really well for it to be supple for a wall hanger or rug.
Do you consider yourself to be a good person? Most people do. However, most of us differ as to the definition of "good." The Bible says that God is good, and the Ten Commandments are His standard of goodness. So, we will look at God's Law . . . With a tender conscience, ask yourself if you have obeyed the following: You shall have no other gods before Me. (Have you always loved God above all else?)You shall not make yourself an idol. (Have you made a god in your mind that you're more comfortable with, a god to suit yourself?)You shall not take God's name in vain. (Have you ever used God's holy Name as a cuss word?)Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy.Honor your father and mother.You shall not murder. (God considers hatred to be as murder).You shall not commit adultery. ("Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart" Matthew 5:27-28; this also includes sex before marriage).You shall not steal. (Have you ever stolen anything? the value of the item is irrelevant).You shall not lie. (Have you lied even once? Including answering these questions).You shall not covet. (Have you ever jealously desired what belongs to others?)The Bible says that God will punish all murderers, rapists, thieves, liars, adulterers, etc. He will even judge our words and thoughts. On Judgment Day, will you be found to be guilty or innocent of breaking His commandments? Perhaps you think that God is good, and will therefore overlook your sins. But it is His goodness that will make sure that murderers, rapists, thieves, liars, etc. receive justice. He would be a corrupt Judge if He turned a blind eye to injustice. Have you kept the Commandments? The Bible says that the Law is perfect. It commands you to be perfect (Matthew 5:48). Are you perfect (in thought, word, and deed)? Will you make it to Heaven? You may say that you are still good, but God says you're not (see Psalm 14:2-3). So one of you is lying, and the Scriptures tell us that it is impossible for God to lie. Remember that all liars will be cast into the Lake of Fire (Revelation 21:8). God's Law demands justice, and the penalty for sinning against Him is death and Hell. Listen carefully if you want to live. God Himself made a way where His justice and His goodness could meet. We broke the Law, but He became a man to pay the fine. Jesus suffered and died on the cross to satisfy the Law. God can forgive us and grant us the gift of everlasting life! But you may still think that you can (from now on) keep the Ten Commandments. But isn't it true that the best of us have lied, stolen, lusted, hated, failed to love God above all else, and failed to love our neighbor as ourselves? How can we then, live a "good" life if we have already sinned against God? At best we are reformed liars and thieves . . . but still Lawbreakers. Think of it this way - would you sell one of your eyes for a million dollars? Would you sell both for $50 million? I'm sure you wouldn't. Your eyes are priceless, yet they are merely the windows of your soul. What then must your life (soul) be worth? With these thoughts in mind, what would be a fair price to pay for everlasting life? It is utterly without price. Yet, if we trust in our own goodness to enter Heaven, we are saying to God, "I should enter Heaven because I have done good - I have earned my way in." Imagine if you wanted to give me a brand new (very expensive) car, but I said, "I can't take it! I feel embarrassed receiving such a gift . . . here's 10 cents for it." I'm sure you would be very insulted by such a pathetic offer of payment. Besides, if I pay for it, it is no longer a gift, it's a purchase . . . it's mine by right. When we talk of entering Heaven by being good, by trying to keep the Ten Commandments etc., we are tossing God 10 cents of "self-righteousness," which is a terrible insult to Him, in the light of His sacrifice. The only thing we can do is humble ourselves, repent of our sins, and receive the gift by trusting Jesus Christ alone. Almighty God demonstrated how much He loves you when Jesus suffered for you on the cross. If you want to trust in your own goodness, then you are saying His agonizing death on the cross was in vain. The Bible says, "For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God." You cannot earn a gift. When Jesus said to "believe" on Him, He was saying we should have faith in Him, in the same way you would trust a parachute to save you when you jump from a plane. You don't merely believe in the parachute - you put it on. Please don't "jump" without Jesus. If you die in your sins there is no second chance. God will give you justice, and you will end up in Hell forever. Any troubles you have at present are dwarfed by the trouble you are in with your Creator. His wrath abides upon you (John 3:36). God doesn't want you to go to Hell. Neither do you want to go there, so confess your sins to God right now, put your trust in Jesus to save you, and you will pass from death to life. Then read the Bible daily and obey what you read. (See John 14:21). Your obedience to God is the proof of your love. Have faith in God, He will never fail you. Pray something like this: "Dear God, today I turn away from all of my sins (name them). This day I put my trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. He is the only way for me to be saved. He is 'The way, the truth, and the life.'" Please forgive me, change my heart, and grant me Your gift of everlasting life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen."!
If I am not able to devote a lot of time to a hide, can I take it in-and-out of the pickle as many times as I need? Q2. If I do not have storage space for a hide can is can I dry out using salt for extended period of time?
Its good for fly fishing for the dry fly fishing . When you want the fly to not get wet and sink in the water . I am still trying to find a video on how to process it though. Also you want to remove all fat and muscle tissue when skinning an animal , whether it is for taxidermy or just skinning as it can rot .
I have used these for years. They are an awesome product that makes perfect ears every time. Snug fit into these butts makes for very sturdy attachment without sag while the mount dries. I highly recommend them!
