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Repairing holes in pelts?
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05/23/08 12:40 PM
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pappyp
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What do you guys use to repairs holes in your pelts? Needle size and or type, what kind of stitching material do you use? I have often wanted to know the proper way to repair the holes.
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
[Re: pappyp]
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05/23/08 01:01 PM
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I use fur sewing needles, the size varies as depending on the size of the repair. I used to use dental floss for all my repairs but now I'm using a waxed heavy thread that also is designed for fur sewing.
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
[Re: martenpine]
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05/23/08 01:04 PM
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Cattrax
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I use the same waxed thread the most taxidermist use for sewing up hides with, and curved needles.
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
[Re: Cattrax]
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05/23/08 01:13 PM
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CHICKEN
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where can somebody get the needels & thread
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
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05/23/08 01:54 PM
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bsd
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I use a s shaped needle, you can get from a vet clinic. and fishing string 5-10lb, or whatever.
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
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05/23/08 02:18 PM
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pappyp
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I guess I can get these through a taxidermy supplier?
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
[Re: pappyp]
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05/23/08 05:34 PM
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just go to the needle store. lol, no I guess that sounds as good as any?
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
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05/23/08 05:40 PM
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Donnie
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you can get the curved needles at wally world here...i know,i know....no wally would for me!..lol..but thats were i get them
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Re: Repairing holes in pelts?
[Re: Bushmaster]
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05/23/08 08:57 PM
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pappyp
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Thanks for all the advice guys! I appreciate it very much.
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