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Old 01-05-2020, 05:30 PM
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I know it’s a long shot but wondering if anyone has a fur tumbler they would part with, or even some plans for building your own
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Old 01-05-2020, 05:41 PM
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I thought about making one from an old clothes dryer without the heating element, then tumbling with an old pair of shoes or something maybe a couple tennis balls just to soften up tanned fox. Think it would work!
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Old 01-05-2020, 06:06 PM
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I thought about making one from an old clothes dryer without the heating element, then tumbling with an old pair of shoes or something maybe a couple tennis balls just to soften up tanned fox. Think it would work!
Yeah I think it would to I want a bigger tumbler to do a bunch of fur at once but I may try an old dryer
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Old 01-05-2020, 07:26 PM
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I thought about making one from an old clothes dryer without the heating element, then tumbling with an old pair of shoes or something maybe a couple tennis balls just to soften up tanned fox. Think it would work!
They do work if you can maybe tumble in a bag..because sawdust will leak through if not
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Old 01-06-2020, 09:42 AM
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Just a suggestion, you could buy a old commercial dryer from a Laundromat. They are much larger and could handle few pelts.
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Old 01-06-2020, 10:13 AM
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Just a suggestion, you could buy a old commercial dryer from a Laundromat. They are much larger and could handle few pelts.
I made one out of a 45gal drum years ago although not big enough to soften tanned hides it fluffs them nice
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Old 01-06-2020, 12:19 PM
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i have one that i built, PM me if you want and i'll fill you in.
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