The Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning: A Complete Guide to Working with Pelts, Fur, and Leather Description Here is the complete guide to a skill that may be mysterious to some, written by Monte Burch, an authority who practices many of the traditions of tanning and hiding. Starting at the beginning, Burch introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and modern. From the oldest method to the newest twist, Burch's guide will be indispensable to the modern hunter. Read more Features: Product Details: Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyons Press; First Edition (November 1, 2002) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 5 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 05 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.705 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.58 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #40,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #49 in Hunting #255 in Engineering (Books) #49 in Hunting