Anyone here ever turn your feral Pig hides into leather? I shot a pig yesterday and now driving back home I'm wondering if the hide would've made a good pair of boots or something.
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We had a few hides soft tanned years back. Thicker leather than I would have thought. Not sure what the practical uses would be like boots, but cool thought for sure.Comment
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It's been years ago. Was a man in Weimar, TX but I think he passed away a few years back. Had a leather shop and did a lot of his own tanning.... His sons may still run it, but can't remember the name.Originally posted by donpablo View PostComment
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You might check with Dan Lansford at The Professional Taxidermy Studio in Cedar Park. He has some one that he sends hides to get them tanned. Years back, when I was building long bows, he gave me a piece of tanned wild hog leather for the grips. It is very tough but stretches a lot but holds stitching very good.Comment
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I'll do some inquiries. Thanks!Comment
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You might call North Texas Tannery in Denton.Comment
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Thats who I would call too, but after I burned/boiled the hair off.Originally posted by White Falcon View PostComment
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You can soak the hide in fire place ashes. That will remove the hair .Wood ashes are strong in waater,Comment
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Pig hide can be been used in leather apparel (jackets, coats) but it is very stiff, uncomfortable, and, in my opinion, doesn't drape well. One would think these qualities might make pig skin good for making boots but, if I remember correctly, someone once told me it takes and holds stains too easily and that there are much better leathers for this purpose. Don't quote me on this, though.Comment
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negative. I just wouldn't want that nasty azz hair on there! LolOriginally posted by donpablo View PostComment
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