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    Browning Help.

    LaBonte, Thank you for reposting this information. With the Brass Thimbles and nose plate that might be hard to make Blue but the Rust Blueing process might be fun for the boys and since one wants Browned the other wants blue they can both have their own way on the same gun. :grin: Thank you...
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    Browning Help.

    Looks like I might have to research this since I think that might help the original situation that they both get a little of what they like on the rifle some blue some browned. Thank you to all that have made input so far. I am taking all the information and learning since I know that each of...
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    Browning Help.

    Yes the underlug. Sorry forgot the name. and Navel Jelly I would have never thought about. When you say all parts, you mean all except for the lock? or do you brown the lock also? Thank you for the advice.
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    Browning Help.

    Ok fellas, My two sons went and purchased a St Lewis Hawkens Rifle Kit from Traditions. They did this together by pooling their money together and are now trying to decide Brown or Blue. Well after a 45 minute phone call and mediation (me being the mediator) they agreed on a browned barrel for...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Ok we are back and all survived. Some noses will never be the same but all said it was not that bad. The general feeling was the smell was more like the warf in Newport Oregon so I am sure that was not to bad. The scouts helped flesh one hide on Thursday Night and then went hiking an Friday...
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    Just getting started, looking for pattern

    I agree that the pants would look like modern pants but I went to a seminar about reenacting and they reminded all of us that you get started with what you can afford and when you need new you try to upgrade. for example if all you can get right now is a pair of painter pants when you replace...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Well we got the 6 Hides on the 13th and the scoutmasters wife had to play a little and before she knew it 5 of the 6 are fleshed and 3 are soaking in solution to remove the hair. The scouts get to grain those three and all will see hide number 6 with the meat and fat on it before we start...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    gblacksmith, Thank you for your insight. We are planning on getting the brains but if that falls through then good to know the eggs are an option. as for hair on thanks for that info I would have tried with the brain tan and more than likly not with good results. I will talk to the scoutmaster...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Tenngun, We have about 6-8 active and when a project comes up that sounds like fun we get more up to about 12 unless the Ventuing Crew shows up then we might get up to 20 total scouts and adults. Not sure how this oone is going to pan out but we are excited to be giving it a try. Worst case is...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Tenngun, We have about 6-8 active and when a project comes up that sounds like fun we get more up to about 12 unless the Ventuing Crew shows up then we might get up to 20 total scouts and adults. Not sure how this oone is going to pan out but we are excited to be giving it a try. Worst case is...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Black hand we do have an open season on some and that is a great idea. Will have to give that a look
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Thank you again for the positive vibes. I am looking at a lot of hides that would be easier but when you get something given to your troop you look at it as Waste not want not. And we are going to do our best. The donater is being very genorous and helpful so we have an in with him also. As for...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Yes there are a few of us out here. Hope you have your scouts try it also and then let me know how it works out for you. I hope to be posting pictures and comments about how they do nad how they like the activity.
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Well I have to get the DVD ASAP since the hide show up on the 13th whether I am ready or not since that is the day the animals will nolonger be needing them. Hope we have fun with this since the scouts are really excited. Thanks again for posting
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    As for being a life'r so am I and could not think of a better way to serve the community. So to start let me say thank you for being a positive role model to our future leaders. Thank you also for the information we will be very busy it sounds like making leather. The scouts are currently...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Thank you for the reccommend. I was looking in to the book but did not know if the DVD was a better option. Also thank you for the move to the appropriate place on the forum. I will work on getting my posts in the correct spot the first time. I
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    I do plan on posting pictures once the fun begins. Of course we do not ge tthe hides till mid August but once we get the process started and or done I will post some pics of the scouts working.
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    Thanks Blackhand, I will make sure we are wearing gloves. I would like to make this a fun activitity but know it is going ot have a suck factor due to all the hard work. Would love to get one completly tanned over the weekend so I am hoping the weather cooperates so it drys out the hide at the...
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    Boy Scouts Tanning Hides?

    My troop just got donated a few elk hides and all they have to do is tan them and the leather is theirs to do what they need for the troop. The scouts have adapoted the Mountain Man as their Troop and they want to make Diamond shelters and live like Mountain men as we progress. My question is...
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    Boy Scouts?

    Love the idea and our scouts are getting better at starting fires with flint and steel. Might have to make that part of the deal start the fire with F&S or eat cold. (now to keep some of the Dads with matches and gasoline away from the fire pit) Again thank you to all that have shared their...
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