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Title: BEAVER TAIL HANDLE
Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 08, 2011, 06:17:00 PM

I just love this stuff,,,soooo tough ! My 9.11 selfbow!

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 08, 2011, 06:18:00 PM

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Post by: Dogbyte on September 08, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

aw man, that looks great....

did you buy the leather, or tan it yourself?

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 08, 2011, 06:42:00 PM

Got it online...but I got some fresh in freezer to try. Has a great "GRIP"

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Post by: Osagetree on September 08, 2011, 06:45:00 PM

Nice look and nice fit.

"Never Forget" :pray:

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 08, 2011, 07:00:00 PM

Osagetree...I'm in Jefferson County. Come on over with one of your selfbows and bowhunt this season... 1,200 acres awaiting !

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Post by: mwirwicki on September 08, 2011, 07:47:00 PM

Stoner: Is that beaver tail tanned or raw?

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Post by: vanillabear? on September 08, 2011, 09:19:00 PM

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Post by: crgibson on September 09, 2011, 02:05:00 AM

Is this a joke? I don't get it, how do you view your pic?
Crg

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Post by: Osagetree on September 09, 2011, 04:11:00 AM

Thanks for the invite. Not Sure where Jefferson County is but I'll check and review that possibility.

Thanks again,
Joe

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 09, 2011, 07:02:00 AM

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x330/Ruralimagesandartbyjeff/DSC04230.jpg)

hope this one isn't to big

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 09, 2011, 07:16:00 AM

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x330/Ruralimagesandartbyjeff/DSC04243.jpg)

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 09, 2011, 08:23:00 AM

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x330/Ruralimagesandartbyjeff/DSC04232.jpg)

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Post by: Dogbyte on September 09, 2011, 09:58:00 AM

you got any pics of where you terminated the wrap? laced? or glued?

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Post by: crgibson on September 09, 2011, 10:25:00 AM

That is nice. Thanks Crg

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 09, 2011, 03:38:00 PM

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x330/Ruralimagesandartbyjeff/DSC04233.jpg)

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Post by: KellyG on September 09, 2011, 08:29:00 PM

oh that is really nice. Now I really have to kill a beaver. I know where several are too. That is one of the best handle wrap materials I have seen.

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Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on September 10, 2011, 10:58:00 AM

I have tried a couple methods for tanning a beaver tail and let me tell you it is no small feat.

Looks good

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Post by: Colorado Joe on September 10, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

Stiks, Any tanning insight for tail would be appreciated.

I will be having myself quite a handful of beaver come trapping season. Would like to use for wrap material.

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Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on September 10, 2011, 11:12:00 AM

Joe that was my deal, I caught several last winter that went over 70 lbs one went 81 lbs.

I kept all my tails and froze them. They ain't bad to flesh and dry like some guys like to use them but I like them like the ones posted here. Soft and supple. I have yet to figure it out. I do know you have to soak them in a lime solution to get the scales to slip. I tried three different tanning formulas and they still came out hard and stiff as a board.

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 12, 2011, 05:55:00 PM

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x330/Ruralimagesandartbyjeff/DSC04702.jpg)

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 12, 2011, 05:56:00 PM

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x330/Ruralimagesandartbyjeff/DSC04705.jpg)

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Post by: Osagetree on September 13, 2011, 05:04:00 AM

Sticks can you soak the tanned tail, put it on wet and let it dry so it conforms to the handle? I guess it would still be hard and you said you wanted soft.

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 13, 2011, 05:55:00 AM

I got the tail online all tanned ready to put on for around $20. It did 3 bows. I also have a tanned black stingray..I'm going to use on next selfbow.

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Post by: BigJim on September 13, 2011, 07:05:00 AM

Beaver tails are nice, but can be tough to work with. They are best when tanned or they end up crispy like rawhide.
You can soak them, but they must be stretched and forced to conform. They will also need to be glued in place or the won't stay put.
Make sure you get an extra, extra thin one or it will be like trying to stretch a hammer!
good luck, bigjim

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Post by: tenbrook on September 13, 2011, 09:25:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by getstonedprimitivebowhunt:
I got the tail online all tanned ready to put on for around $20. It did 3 bows. I also have a tanned black stingray..I'm going to use on next selfbow.

Can you please tell us where you purchased the tail?

thanks

tenbrook

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on September 13, 2011, 10:40:00 AM

Tenbrook ..I can't find the Bus. card.. Just google tanned beaver tail. Theres a few selling for around $15

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