Thank you so much. I found a fawn roadside just after it was hit. I just couldn't leave it there like that. So I brought it home. I appreciate your time and wisdom. So many videos go too far or not far enough in demonstration. This video was right on. Gratitude!
@chainreaction89773 ай бұрын
9 years later, still priceless info I come back to. Thank you for all your work, Sir.
@MisterPrecision136 жыл бұрын
As an avid hunter for the past 45 years and one that has tand many hides with commercial kits, I thank you sir for taking the time to produce this wonderful three part series. I have just come across your channel and subbed. Cheers from Australia... ps. Love the dog...
@SolidBrim9 жыл бұрын
As always, I'm always impressed with the information I hear. That last bit of information about braining the hide immediately was priceless information. You always include bits of information, like that, that everyone else leaves out. Thanks Dave!
@tabaron33349 жыл бұрын
YOU are one hell of a role model my friend. Thank you for teaching self reliance. A trait that is sadly being lost in my generation.
@krisvq5 ай бұрын
Thank you Dave. I appreciate this series very much.
@shahimkhlaifat6 жыл бұрын
hello, merry charismas for you and your family, I will give you one way that was used before in the western Arab tribes (Bedouin), just take your hide after you flesh it, just remove the big fat and meat pieces and if you want to keep hair you can keep it, while it is very wet lay it on the ground and cover it with soft dry soil and step on it till it dry, you will be amazed with the results, we were building big tents out of these hides long time ago using this way. even the soil will color it depends on the soil color, white brown dark brown ...etc thanks
@fibromighty9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this series Dave. I've watched my grandad tan many hides and I feel like this is definitely a lost art.
@OldJesusFreak19589 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoyed this series. Thanks for sharing all you do with those who are interested. I watched some natives use a type of bone scraper to soften their hides. It seemed to work really good I think it was a front leg bone from a deer. .
@Gary-ks8rz Жыл бұрын
Love these kinds of videos. Very much appreciated.
@wattshappenin9 жыл бұрын
thanks Dave.... I really enjoyed this series!
@WayneTheSeine6 жыл бұрын
Thank you David....this was an awesome series. Although I have known about brain tanning and such ever since I was a kid and had great interest in it it have never done it or seen it done. I really appreciate all of your hard work. You are the standard....you are the bar.
@donfoster7832 жыл бұрын
I watched several videos but this is the best.
@DVOP20119 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Coshocton County....another great video Dave...thanks...hope you guys are staying warm!
@stevenjessop78199 жыл бұрын
Great series thanks Dave! Always wondered how this was done
@Shiyounin6 ай бұрын
That was a great series, thanks, man.
@kendavis5114 ай бұрын
thank you dave
@outdoors-university3 жыл бұрын
Thanks God there are people like you that teach so valuable lessons that are lost in our times! Stay safe and keep having fun!
@mikelitton7519 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Mr. Canterbury.
@beefneckjoe56346 жыл бұрын
Great series on brain tanning. Looks like this is the way I want to go. Thank you!
@richardoxford38242 жыл бұрын
Nice job, Dave. Appreciate you putting out this effort. One thing, and forgive me if it's been asked already... Have you tried roping the hides to expedite the drying process? I've used this method for years and have gotten decent results. I typically break and stretch my hides over a post and then move to roping them until bone dry. Super helpful on larger hides. Took all day (sun up to sun down) on an elk hide one year. 😳
@terrycheek40972 жыл бұрын
Terrific series, thank you, Dave.
@Blue-qr7qe5 жыл бұрын
Really well articulated. Nice to see that done right in the field. Cold weather and all. I'm impressed. Thanks.
@Gokumitsu90009 жыл бұрын
awesome series, very interesting, thank you!
@caven9305 жыл бұрын
Crazy coincidence looking up how to brain tan a hide after skimming over 3 different videos I end up on this series realizing on part 2 you're the same guy that wrote the book I just read, Bushcraft 101. Wow you're a really awesome guy and I deeply appreciate your work. Thank you!
@j.robertsergertson45138 ай бұрын
I started watching your new tanning series ,to see if modern methods made it easier and I want to see if Old school brain tanning was as hard as I remember ? YUP ! ,I helped Brain tan deer hides as a kid ,this video is exactly what I remember. You're not kidding about breaking a hide is an all day job , and it's exhausting ,your hands,arms and shoulders are gonna hurt the next day. Thanks for the memories ,
@gus19119 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this set of videos Dave!
@mbjannusch9 жыл бұрын
Excellent series, thanks Dave...
@shanek65829 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to teach us. Looking forward to each new video
@TruMaverick7 жыл бұрын
I watched the whole series and I must say Thank you!
@jasonhorstman83867 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. I am very anxious to learn how to tan a cheap way, and you showed me.
@kingstoncowboy017 жыл бұрын
Great demo mate..and thanks for the time to make this video.
@maverickbryan75792 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, AND BLESS YOUR HOUSE AND YOUR FAMILY'S HOUSES.
@claymore6099 жыл бұрын
sir, good job on your hide, been watching my mom tan hide for years, a tip for you on wood choice, dead fall wood lying on the ground, like half rotten/broken down reddish in colour(Canadian), set in a fire pot and let smolder, it does give the hide a strong smell some say, it is a traditional boreal forest method.
@connormyron.53669 жыл бұрын
Many Thanks Dave.
@lynnmoore26649 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave great series and a tremendous teaching series you do on so many topics! Your awesome my man thanks so much for all you give to your fellow man!
@iamone82829 жыл бұрын
awesome video series Dave
@billyelrod78812 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for your guidance, I am wanting to tan something with out store bought items. The idea to brain tan is my answer again thank you.
@wyattoneable9 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Dave.
@hlmgoertz9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Dave, I really appreciate your videos.
@deborahrochelle16319 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. I will probably not ever tan any animal, but just to have the knowledge is great. You are a fantastic teacher and I admire you sharing the skills with the rest of us.
@ianbastienoutdoors18014 жыл бұрын
Putting that blanket to work!😂
@spartacusantipas45809 жыл бұрын
With the amount of time it takes, it really makes you appreciated the 21st century!
@Steeleprophet9 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for this series!
@32899709 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave
@4570levergun9 жыл бұрын
Great series Dave. I learned a lot.
@martystratton58183 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative, got to skin my first beaver today and will begin drying out tomorrow. Thank you
@jakemorgan55869 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome! Everything you teach is what I love!
@Acollyt9 жыл бұрын
Your videos are fascinating and educational Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@damiendaigle42089 жыл бұрын
Thanks this was a awesome video I would love to see more of these on different animals thanks again
@TaraNTullock18 жыл бұрын
I'm excited ta see it finished..Thanxs again have a great thanksgiving ...
@CrizzlBear9 жыл бұрын
Dude, I have to say that you're one hell of a man! I really like all of your videos! Keep it up! Your dog is awesome too ;)
@meatloafzombie9 жыл бұрын
Ever tried a tannin tanning? Once saw a cool article on using an ember to make a bowl in a cut off tree stump(oak) and keeping it filled with water and oak chips(for added tannin) and using it for making leather.
@ulgroktheorc9 жыл бұрын
Great series!
@GodschildinNC9 жыл бұрын
Good series, I have been wanting to do a hair on deer hide. I want to make a vest and either chaps or pants. Rufus is always glad to help and just be around you. Good dog!!
@wonaegun7143 Жыл бұрын
David I believe you should have brained the hide a second time after you broke it somewhat , then the pores would have opened up to absorb the liquor better than when it was hard and stiff. Then you can break it a last time prior to smoking IMO . Regardless it is very informative for a beginner !
@tactical-bucket5 жыл бұрын
Dave Canterbury, the true american legend.
@BobbyChastain2 жыл бұрын
This is the exact technique I used to turn a brown paper grocery bag into a Native American vest for my son’s kindergarten Thanksgiving project.
@stevenl84205 жыл бұрын
My question is after smoking it when you use it for clothing wouldnt the camp fire smell be left in the hair and kind of hinder you if you used the garment while hunting?
@stephenfeeney29666 жыл бұрын
Great vid Dave
@jukeboxhero16495 жыл бұрын
I been watching your videos since 03. Now I'm 48 and was 33 when I started. I've done some of those things but this I haven't done yet
@NyteFryte10 ай бұрын
You are amazing to watch, wish you were my dad
@23shamoe9 жыл бұрын
you r my go to bushcraft/woocraft guy been watchen from the start
@krreeves18 жыл бұрын
Question for you. What type of belt knife do you use, and where can someone purchase one. Thanks. Awesome video series also.
@alexanderday31804 жыл бұрын
awesome. awesome. primitive skills. 2 thumbs up, thank you
@ike7808 жыл бұрын
Good work for the triceps
@HeatherSpoonheim9 жыл бұрын
Small tough areas are best dealt with by chewing them. Also, not sure what you want to make out of this hide but you generally want the fur inside. Fur outside is nice for fashion, but fur inside keeps you warm.
@fritz63779 жыл бұрын
Very good Video! Does brain tanning smell a lot?
@timo80322 жыл бұрын
thank you so much sir , i respect your work a hella lot!
@roseatdancingearthworms96425 жыл бұрын
Ha! Ignore previous question on video #1, you answer it in this video. Thanks for sharing your skills!
@amishassassin259 жыл бұрын
Good video. I appreciate all you do. BTW anyone else notice the treestand in the left of the vid?
@OregonMisfit9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave something ive always wanted to know. I thought I read somewhere you had to mix a little salt in with the mix?
@shaneweakley53778 жыл бұрын
Your awesome dave!
@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE9 жыл бұрын
I like this series of videos. I believe the beaver pelt was the trappers bread & butter in the late 1800's. Up until beaver felt hats "top hats" went out of style. I think?
@SuitAndTieGuy88 Жыл бұрын
Id like to know who figured out you could do this with the brain. The ingenuity of of so called primitive people is just amazing.
@melissaskelton30738 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to try this. Thank you for this video!
@TheOldGunsmith589 жыл бұрын
I have 2 brothers that worked for a beef packer in iowa their way to soften hides was to put them in some kind of tumbler and throw in an old pair of tennis shoes or something similar then tumble them for about an hour. much easier than working your arms off .
@warpoet907 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos! I realized what I did wrong on my first brain tan.
@diydarkmatter9 жыл бұрын
thanks dave enjoyed the videos
@babacanoflaz14035 жыл бұрын
First of all please feed the cute dog Next is that this video is the best among all others I've watched and if I may I would like you to look at us when giving advice Your voice quality is excellent and not confusing and it would be better for us to understand if you just told instructions a little bit more clearly because this video is being watched from all over the world for instance I am a turkish The final request would you mind shooting another video about the brain soaked tanning like you advised in this video if you have already type a link to it below
@wildwes2152 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video I have three beavers that I will do this with.
@oliverdaley93421 күн бұрын
thank you for your videos x3 part tanning
@tedmccabe3819 Жыл бұрын
That was awesome
@TheRisenRAGE9 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, touching on the smoking the hide, what wood would you say works best for a light tan/golden tan color buckskin? Would Hickory or oak work well? or something like Elm?
@Dominicaislandmon9 жыл бұрын
Good vid Dave. The way you continue to improve and evolve is wonderful to watch. Beats the hell out of a rap video! :)
@greenley779 жыл бұрын
Great series Dave. thanks for sharing. How many hours did that beaver take? Thanks
@younique3dbycaraanderson8756 жыл бұрын
thank you for the info
@brandieelliott14398 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try brain tanning for the first time and I was wondering if there is a preferred way to store the hide for approximately 8 hours before I can begin scraping. Thoughts?
@undergroundandoffgridinari5403 жыл бұрын
After applying the brains and letting it sit 24 hours did you rince it in water? Or just start breaking it down?
@johntomlin10629 жыл бұрын
love it will try it this week
@bigjoe14352 жыл бұрын
Was wanting to stretch a deer hide off of a buckeye shot and hang on the wall with a wood frame would I have to do all the softening process still since it was going to be on a wood frame and be stiff and on the wall
@jsherck9 жыл бұрын
Time to head to the cabin this week, Dave--it's getting cold. About applying the solution with a fresh skin--Is there another resource that's not water based that might soak in with the oily hide? I'd imagine the water-based solution you're using wouldn't absorb well, but if the brain was mixed with something fat-soluble, it might soak better on a fresh skin. Perhaps warm fat? Liquor maybe? Maybe adding dipolar dope like soap or detergent to the mix would help it mix with fat?
@seankmorris9 жыл бұрын
Right brother, great job!!!!!
@BlurpAnimations7 жыл бұрын
can i smoke it with pine/spruce/etc.. leaves instead?
@Jesses0019 жыл бұрын
Hum, it is easier and faster than normal tanning, but still a pain, ha. I think I will stick to increasing my weaving skills and leave the leather making skills to others. Great videos though. Very informative.
@jasondoan64009 жыл бұрын
dave, after you smoked your hide and break it again do you smoke it again? all your videos are great so much information keep them coming thx
@RickStewart17769 жыл бұрын
***** Dave, thanks for taking the time to put this together. That was a lot of work for you while so most of us can sit on our asses and learn something. It is appreciated
@MrBabelfish59 жыл бұрын
Great as usual Dave. One question, Should you resmoke your hide after awhile?
@Zanje899 жыл бұрын
Nice video series, what did ya end up making with it? i apologize if you mentioned and i didnt catch it, but it seems it would make a pretty nice hat!
@ratroddiesels19819 жыл бұрын
i see a litlle pb teriier in rufus they make great pets and are very loyal.