The Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning: A Complete Guide to Working with Pelts, Fur, and Leather

By Monte Burch

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, Burch 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. From the oldest method to the newest twist, Burch's guide will be indispensable to the modern hunter.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585746703
• ISBN13: 9781585746705
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

My husband has been doing this sort of thing for years so I bought him this book and he refers to it all the time. He would highly recommend the book.