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The video provides an in-depth look at the tanning process for dry salted skins at Wildlife Gallery Tannery, presented by Dave Peters, the customer service manager. The process starts with preparing the capes by turning the eyes, nose, lips, and ears, followed by the removal of heavy meat. The skins are then salted twice before drying and shipping. Upon arrival at the tannery, each hide is assigned a unique punch number for identification and stored in a climate-controlled warehouse.
The actual tanning process begins with rehydration and a multi-day pickle bath to condition the skins for shaving, a crucial stage requiring skilled labor. The skins are then subjected to another shaving, placed in a tanning solution—either synthetic or alum—and oiled for softness and stretch. The finishing process involves several days of stretching, controlled drying, and grooming to ensure high-quality results.
Additionally, the tannery offers delivery options to reduce shipping costs and has depots in Montana, Utah, and Arizona. Customers are encouraged to check their website for the trucking schedule and regional contact information. The video aims to provide transparency and invites viewers to reach out with any questions.
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In this part of the video, Dave Peters, the customer service manager at Wildlife Gallery Tannery, explains the tanning process for dry salted skins. He details the preparation of capes which includes turning the eyes, nose, lips, and ears, followed by removing heavy red meat using a fleshing beam or shaving wheel. The salting process involves coating the skin with salt, letting it sit for 24 hours, shaking off the initial coat, salting again, and then drying it to 80-85% before folding and shipping.
Upon receipt at the tannery, each hide is assigned a punch number for identification, which is punched into specific areas depending on the type of skin. Correct documentation with a packing slip is crucial for cross-referencing. The hides are then stored in a climate-controlled warehouse until it’s time to start the tanning process.
The tanning process begins with rehydration, followed by a three to four-day pickle bath to ensure proper pH, soften the skin, kill bacteria, and prepare it for shaving. Shaving is highlighted as a critical and skilled phase of the tannery process, requiring experienced shavers due to the varying thickness and density of each skin.
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In this part of the video, the tanning process at a tannery is detailed. Initially, skins are shaved, put into a pickle overnight, and shaved again the next day to ensure maximum stretch. They are then placed in a tanning solution, which can be either synthetic or alum, each offering different benefits. After tanning, the skins undergo oiling to ensure softness and stretch using specially formulated oils. The next phase is the finishing process, which involves several steps such as stretching, controlled drying, and grooming, taking several days to ensure quality. Finished skins are then checked, boxed, and shipped, with an option to drop them off at depots in Montana, Utah, and Arizona.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their trucking schedule and how they will personally deliver skins to a tannery, significantly reducing shipping costs. They direct viewers to their website for the trucking schedule and contact person for each region. They express their hope that the video provided insight into their tanning process and the steps taken to ensure top-quality skins. The segment closes by inviting viewers to call them with any questions and providing a contact number.