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Hi everyone,

I just got a couple of beaver tails from a local tannery and was wondering if anyone has experience working with them. Anything I should be careful about??

Moe

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I use it all the time. It's easy to work with. As you probably already have seen, in most instances the tail is a bit thicker at the base in comparison to out at the end. So depending on the application, that may cause an issue for you. Here's a sample of a holster I did with beaver tail:

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Moe;

What are they charging for tails?

I have a wallet made from beaver tail and I really like it.

The auction house in North Bay was buying them from trappers a few years ago.

I have never tanned one but I skinned a few out.

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K-Man, that is an awesome looking holster, I don't know what I'll be doing with these skins, but it should be a lot of fun.

Tree Reaper, it cost me 15.00 for one side. I think that's a good price, but it's the first time I buy one.

Moe

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Inlay on a Knife sheath would look great......

Luke

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Moe: You'll find that the beaver tail is an extremely durable skin. The "pattern" of the tail also gives a nice contrast to smooth leather. It's also very pliable and easy to mold into shape.

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Great looking holster. Can anyone direct me to a supplier for beaver tails? Would love to use some of this as a inlay on one of my sheaths.

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This guy is advertising them.

http://www.theleatherguy.org/FUR-TAILS-FACES/Beaver-Tails-15447/6629621--1-Veg-Tan-Beaver-Tails/ProductInfo.aspx

Raw tails can be had from a trapper and then tanned.

They can be broken and it wouldn't take much work for inlay leather.

I sold a few to Fur Harvesters Auction House in North Bay, Ontario.

If I'm not mistaken they were offering two bucks a raw tail.

They had a supplier making wallets at the time.

Kevin.

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Thanks for the reply. Gotta order me some beaver.

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