I've watched a lot of tanning videos and done quite a few hides now and this is how I do it. My main tool is like his sharpened axe handle. My stick is a little longer and smaller head but edge geometry is similar. I apply the braining while it's still on the rack. Tighten several times and grind it in over several days. It amazes me how there're so many different ways but they all seem to work. Love that stretching rack. Finished two deer skins today and got a cow skin in the snow bank. Chickadees removed the fat for me and might let the crows do some of the fleshing for me. Can't wait to see more of Rons work. I learned some new stuff.
I wish I was your neighbor I’d be over all the time helping u lol , This is something I always wanted to learn not to make it a living from doing it just to learn and maybe do some of my own kills. I loved your video thank you for taking the time to teach us .
Melvin Beatty is one of my important tanning teachers. He's contributed a lot to the braintanning community. I haven't been a big fan of frame softening. I know a lot of tanners that like it. I might have to go back and see if I like it more now. I cable a lot, and pumice is a godsend for the grain side.
You are right Steven. I have learned many good tips from Melvin. My frame is based on his design. I used to only hand soften but the frame is so much easier on an old body. By the way I have learned from you as well and enjoy the book that you and Tamara did.
this is about as complete a video on brain tanning i have ever seen.this fellow knows what he is doing and anyone who fallows this method is guaranteed to be succsessfull
Hello Sir! I love your style of softening on the rack. I am doing my first hide, and I am shocked that I can't find 2 people who agree even remotely on how to tan a hide even though it's been done for millions of years! I am more confused than when I started researching. My hide has been brain tanned, and allowed to dry on the rack. I have not softened it yet. I have seen "most" people cut it loose at this point and then stake it. Is there a way to moisten my hide that's in the rack and then follow your method? Or, will adding any kind of moisture ruin the tan, and put the hide back to rawhide?
Hey there Wondering if it’s the same procedure with the hair on . Or what differences there would be .. I’m currently working on one and have concerns if I’m to do more or if I’m doing to much pushing ..can you stretch it to much in turn making it too thin that there is no fiber to work..? Would love to send you a picture or vid of my progress and maybe you would know what’s going wrong or right with it ..
The strings are each about 12 ft long and I just start on one side and take the slack out. Just keep going around until all the strings are fairly tight again. There is very little moisture left in the hide when I tighten the strings.
Rookie question but I have a hair on hide that I have let dry unfortunately too long on the stretcher and it has stiffened to the point where it does not seem possible to break it soft. Is it possible to soak it again and attempt to stretch/break again? or will that risk the hair slipping?
I was wondering what Ron charges for doing a hide. I think I've watched all his videos and don't think he mentioned it. I not thinking of getting into the business as I've done enough hides to KNOW I don't want to do it for a living. I just like to know If I'm totally wasting my time or if I'm not. PS , I'll do it anyway , lol. cheers
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I’ve watched this series a number of times and around 29:25 is my favorite part. Awesome to see how stoked he is with the end result.
I've watched a lot of tanning videos and done quite a few hides now and this is how I do it. My main tool is like his sharpened axe handle. My stick is a little longer and smaller head but edge geometry is similar. I apply the braining while it's still on the rack. Tighten several times and grind it in over several days. It amazes me how there're so many different ways but they all seem to work. Love that stretching rack. Finished two deer skins today and got a cow skin in the snow bank. Chickadees removed the fat for me and might let the crows do some of the fleshing for me. Can't wait to see more of Rons work. I learned some new stuff.
Thank You Sir for the excellent artistry and lesson !!
Love your stretching rack.
Good tips.
I wish I was your neighbor I’d be over all the time helping u lol , This is something I always wanted to learn not to make it a living from doing it just to learn and maybe do some of my own kills. I loved your video thank you for taking the time to teach us .
Awesome! Just like I was there and so thoughtful of so this, check this, this is important, ok that’s done, etc!
Melvin Beatty is one of my important tanning teachers. He's contributed a lot to the braintanning community. I haven't been a big fan of frame softening. I know a lot of tanners that like it. I might have to go back and see if I like it more now. I cable a lot, and pumice is a godsend for the grain side.
You are right Steven. I have learned many good tips from Melvin. My frame is based on his design. I used to only hand soften but the frame is so much easier on an old body.
By the way I have learned from you as well and enjoy the book that you and Tamara did.
Great info! Sounds like this guys is teaching from years of experience.
I am still learning even after more than 60 yrs. There is always something more to learn.
I agree!
Thank you so much for sharing with us..
Great video! .....love that work area !
Art!
Thank you for sharing 😁
amazing content
this is about as complete a video on brain tanning i have ever seen.this fellow knows what he is doing and anyone who fallows this method is guaranteed to be succsessfull
Great teaching! Quick question. After braining and wringing the second time, do you rinse with water and wring again?
No. Don't rinse in water. The brain oils need to stay in the hide.
Hello Sir! I love your style of softening on the rack. I am doing my first hide, and I am shocked that I can't find 2 people who agree even remotely on how to tan a hide even though it's been done for millions of years! I am more confused than when I started researching.
My hide has been brain tanned, and allowed to dry on the rack. I have not softened it yet. I have seen "most" people cut it loose at this point and then stake it.
Is there a way to moisten my hide that's in the rack and then follow your method? Or, will adding any kind of moisture ruin the tan, and put the hide back to rawhide?
You can email him at ron_nail@yahoo.com for all your questions
@@JustindHunter thank you!
Hey there
Wondering if it’s the same procedure with the hair on . Or what differences there would be ..
I’m currently working on one and have concerns if I’m to do more or if I’m doing to much pushing ..can you stretch it to much in turn making it too thin that there is no fiber to work..? Would love to send you a picture or vid of my progress and maybe you would know what’s going wrong or right with it ..
i love your youtube channel it is cool
Thanks man
yep
I was waiting to see how he tightened the strings when the hide was almost dry and it was edited out.
The strings are each about 12 ft long and I just start on one side and take the slack out. Just keep going around until all the strings are fairly tight again. There is very little moisture left in the hide when I tighten the strings.
Rookie question but I have a hair on hide that I have let dry unfortunately too long on the stretcher and it has stiffened to the point where it does not seem possible to break it soft. Is it possible to soak it again and attempt to stretch/break again? or will that risk the hair slipping?
I should note it has been brain tanned
@@williamwallace7058 yes just rehydrate and soften. If it has been dressed well it should soften nicely
What type of oil is good for the hide? Can you use olive oil?
Melvin Beattie one of the old time tanners uses a mix of lecithin and olive oil instead of brains.
In what ratio? I just did one with liquid lecithin and olive oil...not confident I had the ratio correct though
Do you smoke the hides after stretching??
I think he does
Yes they are first softened and then smoked as the last step which we show in the last video.
What paint do you take for deer hide
Hey there, what a great video! I wonder if you've ever done a video on processing a hide with the hair still on?
Not yet,but maybe sometime in the future!
@@JustindHunter cool!
Well done
I was wondering what Ron charges for doing a hide. I think I've watched all his videos and don't think he mentioned it. I not thinking of getting into the business as I've done enough hides to KNOW I don't want to do it for a living. I just like to know If I'm totally wasting my time or if I'm not. PS , I'll do it anyway , lol. cheers
thanks so much, could you show us how to slip the hair off?
Watch the rest of the series to see how it’s done from animal to hide
@@JustindHunter ok
thats cool
I think I need more heat in my tanning trailer. Note to self more fire wood and h20 to drink.
you should do a video where you camp outside for 24 hours or you should do another fortnite video
michael campolo I will at our cabin in the summer and this spring me and my buddy’s are going to do a catch and cook video
also the hunter classic game is cool
michael campolo what you mean call of the wild?
yes that is cool are you going to film you and your buddys camping and doing a catch and cook