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Post by pappasmurf on Dec 5, 2011 16:59:06 GMT -5
I would like to have you guys look these put-ups over and give me any advice you please. Tell me the good and the bad. I have no one around here that really puts up fur besides our furbuyer thats over an hour away. This is the first batch of fur I have ever done, so I'm learning as I go. Those videos sure make it look simple, lol. Coons: As you can tell, I got a little trigger happy with the electric stapler, don't know why there is two staples at tail base and a flyer on the side... First coon ever: Need to wipe the coons down and clean the hair and boogers off of them. First coyote ever: This was a booger of a coyote. I even made up a few new cuss words working this guy over. Wouldn't want the little girls in the shed during a good coyote session, lol. Please don't be afraid to tell me what you think, I know your guys' opinions will be great advice. Thanks again, Pappasmurf
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Post by lyonch on Dec 5, 2011 17:35:38 GMT -5
Well here is my take on it - First of all, for these being your first animals, you are doind awesome!! I have to say that any fur buyer should be darn proud to buy fur from you.
Second - here are a couple small tips, In the first pic - i would take the fur that is on the side of the board and staple that in a straight line with the skirt of the pelt. You can see that on the coon hangin on the left side. Also try to get your skirt of the pelt in as straight of a line as you can get it. This doesn't give a fur buyer a chance to dock you for a small part of the pelt that is shorter than the rest. Another tip for the coon, is to make your legs looks a bit more uniform. I would cut that little skin tag on the right leg as you look at pic 1. For coon, that is about it, the rest looks great and i wish my first look that good!!
on the coyote, i would place half of the leg on the back of the stretcher where the tail/back of the coyote is, and the other half on the belly side of stretcher. This will allow you to stretch the coyote pelt a bit wider to match the width of the neck. It will also give you two small tuffs of fur by the tail. Oh and i would pin the tail on the other side (the belly side) of the stretcher. This allows for better air flow on the tail.
Great job on your put ups thus far. My great job and it will get a lot faster with some practice!!
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Post by pappasmurf on Dec 5, 2011 19:05:56 GMT -5
Chris, thank you much for the input. I see what you're saying. I'm finally starting to get that straighter line on the back of the coon. Boy, I set there for quite a while trying to figure out why the tail would not pin out on the coyote, lol. I put way to much thought into it and now see what you were saying. Duh. I also see why he wouldn't stretch as wide with the legs pinned on the back. I also see I need to get a little more fat off right behind the head. I am sure glad we have guys like you to give us input. I appreciate it very much. Thanks again.
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Post by lyonch on Dec 6, 2011 9:22:49 GMT -5
Your very welcome!! I personally don't worry what kind of fat or little meat that is between the nose and ears on a coon, just as long as there isn't any big chunks. From the ears to the base of the tail should your biggest concern for fat and imperfections.
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Post by Larry Gene Pate on Dec 6, 2011 11:19:29 GMT -5
Yea they look sharp buddy!!Your coon look great!!Larry
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