Kassidy Report post Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Just wondering if these are wire scars on my hide I've been working? Also is there any way to tell if the hide is wire scarred before you work it? Thanks in advance Kassidy Edited September 3, 2015 by Kassidy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucksnort Report post Posted September 4, 2015 Those look like wire scars. There isn't much way to tell beforehand unless they are fresh. They don't tend to bother much unless they are from a deep cut. If you have a chance to get dairy hides rather than beef they will usually have fewer scars & brands. Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kassidy Report post Posted September 6, 2015 Thanks for the help buck. Would those scars make weak spots in reata string if they aren't deep? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bucksnort Report post Posted September 10, 2015 I wasn't ignoring you Kassidy, just haven't been on for a few days. It's hard to tell looking at a photo. If they aren't deep, they shouldn't. If you bend the cased hide at the deepest one you should be able to tell. If it bends more easily along the scar than the surrounding hide does they will be weaker, but are probably still ok for other items. My best guess is they won't give you any problem. Good luck. Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
