red_stag88 Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Hi all, Anyone know where I can get a tail stripper for stripping the skin of the bone of squirrells and foxes. I tried to serch for one on google, but as it contained the word stripper (Whooohh) the serch was blocked. :yp: Cheers, Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Did a search for you, but couldn't find anything for you except in America! My mate says to use normal wire strippers :yp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Cheers Dazza :yp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 A good friend and experienced foxer that i shoot with some how uses a piece of string to do this, i've never seen him do it so i dont know what else is involved. I will see him in the week so i'll ask for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Red, my old man used to use the string method...from what I remember you nick round the base of the tail with a knife, cutting through the skin all the way round. Take a piece of string with a free loop at one end, place the loop over the tail and sit it into the nick. Tighten it up and pull like *******.....the brush should slide off the bone with a little effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Browning's description is exactly how I do it. :yp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Red You will find it easier if you do it while the animal is still fresh (warm) rather than when you get home. TUC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Fud Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 String method works well. Another method is using two pencil width green sticks, or screw drivers. (may have some kicking about in the 4x4.) Exactly like the string method. lightly cut the skin but dont cut into the fleshy part . When the skin is completly cut around the base of the tail place a stick top and bottom, squeeze together, and pull. Hope this helps... :yp: EF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy trucker Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 STRING METHOD dont use string its too thin it will just cut into the flesh, i use a boot lace. this also gives you something to grab hold of if its a difficult tail to skin STICKS METHOD this is the easy option they only need to be about 6'' long, cut around the base of the tail without cutting into the flesh,pull the skin back enough to get the sticks in, one on either side of the bone squeeze them together with one hand & pull. job done ( you could use a bag sealer available from your local super market its for sealing up part used bags of frozen peas etc & is small enough to carry in your pocket :yp: these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palombier Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Similar to that of the last two posts; you only need one stick, say a piece of ash or hazel. Split it down the middle but only about half way. Then place the tail (which has been cut round and the flesh exposed) in the slit and push it down. Because the stick is still under some tension it is easier to grip. You then pull down and voila you have your brush.Failing that don't bother and throw it in the ditch. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 :yp: Cheers lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Red Fox Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Red Tommy tucker and elma do it exactly the same way as me and it's foolproof........ Foxsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Can somone possibly post some photos please? Cheers for all you help. Red :yp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quercus Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Just curious lads, what do you do with the tails once you have removed them? Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 You cant beat good old bailer twine strips them off no bother!! WB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Red Fox Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Pop them into a jar of methylated spirit for about 7 to 10 days then remove them and wash them in the washingmachine then dry with a hair drier...........they look beautiful after this Foxsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiercel Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 All you need is a clothes peg!! The type that has the spring to keep them closed. It has the holes ready to strip any tail so quick and easy and cheap. Just dont get caught pinching them off your mothers washing line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 :yp: Cheers TC. TBRF, even the Meths with dye in it? Or do I have to pinch some clear stuff from chemisty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy trucker Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 white spirit, turps or any industrial spirit will do. i used to use methanol available from the chemist.. you can also put borax inside the tail after the spirit treatment to preserve it more borax is also available from the chemist :yp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I think they also look quite nice split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammergun Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Red, practice on a few rabbits first to get the hang of it. You need to slit the skin round the tailbone. Don't cut into the sinews of the tail as it will weaken it and you are more likely to leave part of the bone in the tail. Working very carefully with a sharp knife, peel back the skin until you have got about an inch of the bone sticking out, then pull as described. Lorne Taxidermy Supplies (do a Google search) sell a tail stripper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digga Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 had a fox in my freezer for nearlly 12 mnths now, was gonna have a fox mask made up brush etc, do ya think its still ok to use p.s. forgot to say it has been neutralized :yp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Red, practice on a few rabbits first to get the hang of it. You need to slit the skin round the tailbone. Don't cut into the sinews of the tail as it will weaken it and you are more likely to leave part of the bone in the tail. Working very carefully with a sharp knife, peel back the skin until you have got about an inch of the bone sticking out, then pull as described. Lorne Taxidermy Supplies (do a Google search) sell a tail stripper. Found their sight. Good looking, bloody hard to find what you want. I gave up in the end. I will just use the peg as TC suggested. Oh and I have tonnes of squirrels to practice it on too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Fud Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Went foxing tonight and remembered to take a camera. So here goes. The String Method... :yp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Fud Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Cut the skin near to the base of the tail. Do Not cut into the meat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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