moeg Report post Posted February 16, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted February 16, 2011 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: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted February 16, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moeg Report post Posted February 16, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted February 16, 2011 Inlay on a Knife sheath would look great...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted February 16, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted February 25, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted February 25, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickeyfro Report post Posted February 25, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130490148906&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Heres some on ebay right now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the reply. Gotta order me some beaver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the reply. Gotta order me some beaver. I have worked with Beaver tail quite a bit. I use it mostly for inlays on knife sheath front, but have made a few with full coverage. i bought about 120 tails a while back from a guy in Canada. These were all tanned at a big tannery in British Columbia. I would part with 15 or 20 of them if anyone in interested. Contact information is below in sig line. Paul Edited September 8, 2011 by sheathmaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Sent you a message about your tails. And love your sheath! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gringobill Report post Posted September 9, 2011 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. I saw some at Sheridan Leather during the show this summer. Seems like they had them in a couple of different colors too. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) I have worked with Beaver tail quite a bit. I use it mostly for inlays on knife sheath front, but have made a few with full coverage. i bought about 120 tails a while back from a guy in Canada. These were all tanned at a big tannery in British Columbia. I would part with 15 or 20 of them if anyone in interested. Contact information is below in sig line. Paul Paul, I was surprised to receive the tails you sent me . I am sorry I forgot all about them coming. I will get the funds out to you on monday unless you do PayPal then I can get you payed this weekend. My wife says my memory is getting bad. I now have to agree with her. They look great. Thanks! Edited September 17, 2011 by Johnny B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted September 17, 2011 Paul, I was surprised to receive the tails you sent me . I am sorry I forgot all about them coming. I will get the funds out to you on monday unless you do PayPal then I can get you payed this weekend. My wife says my memory is getting bad. I now have to agree with her. They look great. Thanks! No problem, Johnny. I have the same memory problems. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted September 17, 2011 I believe everyone suffers from C.R.S. (can't remember ) at times. $15 for some tail doesn't sound too bad. There are guys advertising it for a lot more down on the Strip in Las Vegas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted September 18, 2011 No problem, Johnny. I have the same memory problems. Paul It is hell getting old. I think after I turned 55 everything started to go down hill from there. At 60 all hell broke lose. I turn 61 in November and I don't want to think about what will stop working then. I am already having to drink prune juice every night just so I can have a pleasant morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted September 18, 2011 You mentioned that beaver tail is easily molded, but is it stretchy like buckskin? I like the surface texture that it has, and I can see where it could be used for several projects. Are all of the tails split to tan, or can you get one that is complete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted October 6, 2011 Paul, I was surprised to receive the tails you sent me . I am sorry I forgot all about them coming. I will get the funds out to you on monday unless you do PayPal then I can get you payed this weekend. My wife says my memory is getting bad. I now have to agree with her. They look great. Thanks! Better check your outgoing mail, Johnny. I still haven't received anything from you. thanks. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted October 18, 2011 Better check your outgoing mail, Johnny. I still haven't received anything from you. thanks. Paul Johnny B., I still haven't received any payments , nor have you answered my private messages. You did acknowledge receiving the beaver tails in this thread. Is there some other problem? Sorry for posting this in open forum, but your lack of response for and extended period leaves me little choice. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
