Re: Wire stretchers for mink
[Re: backroadsarcher]
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02/24/24 10:50 PM
02/24/24 10:50 PM
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Wood is preferred but I can't say I've ever been docked for using wire. I like the uniformity that wood gives but at today's prices I'd say use what you are comfortable with. Hopefully some buyers will better answer your question.
DonP Minktrapping.com
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Re: Wire stretchers for mink
[Re: MinkGuy]
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02/24/24 10:54 PM
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Wood is preferred but I can't say I've ever been docked for using wire. I like the uniformity that wood gives but at today's prices I'd say use what you are comfortable with. Hopefully some buyers will better answer your question. I use wood also. Just figures if there is a market for the stretchers I would sell them cheap. Problem shipping would take the cheap away.
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Re: Wire stretchers for mink
[Re: bctomcat]
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02/25/24 01:47 PM
02/25/24 01:47 PM
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Wood boards for me, as they provide the ability to pin out a square butt and the tail as well as providing overall better consistency in shape and fur density thus giving a better overall appearance. Wire mesh for the tail. "Wire mesh for the tail" X2
TILL THAT DAY.....
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Re: Wire stretchers for mink
[Re: backroadsarcher]
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02/25/24 01:51 PM
02/25/24 01:51 PM
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Mink wire stretchers don't form a mink pelt anywhere near close to fur industry standard measurements.
Stick with wood fur forms.
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"Provisional/Interim" member of NYS Trappers Association Jefferson Co. Fur Harvesters
I Support Non-Resident Trapping
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