The American Tanner: Containing Improved and Quick Methods of Curing, Tanning, and Coloring the Skins: Including a Plain Description of the Necessary Utensils, and Practical Directions for Their use - Softcover

Briggs, N. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473330114 ISBN 13: 9781473330115

Publisher: Old Hand Books, 2016

Synopsis

The American Tanner is a vintage treasure that serves as a comprehensive guide to curing, tanning, and coloring a variety of animal skins. With its practical directions and useful illustrations, this volume is indispensable for anyone interested in the art of leatherworking.

The American Tanner covers a wide range of topics related to leatherworking, providing detailed instructions and techniques for working with skins from sheep, goat, dog, rabbit, otter, beaver, mink, wolf, fox, and more. From preparing the hides to finishing the leather, this book offers practical advice for every stage of the tanning process.

Chapters within this volume include information on utensils, soaking hides, hair or wool removal, fleshing, tan liquor recipes for light and heavy skins, finishing techniques, waterproof stuffing, grain blacking, and more. With its comprehensive coverage, The American Tannerserves as an invaluable reference for leatherworkers of all skill levels.

Contents include:

• Utensils
• Preparing the Hides or Skins
• To Soak the Hides or Skins
• To Remove the Hair or Wool
• Fleshing a Skin
• Tan Liquor for Light Skins
• Finishing Light Skins
• Glove Leather Liquid
• Tan Liquor for Heavy Hides
• Finishing Heavy Hides
• Waterproof Stuffing
• Grain Blacking
• And much more..

Complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on leatherworking, this edition ensures that the timeless knowledge and techniques preserved in this classic work remain accessible to contemporary readers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Old Hand Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473330114
• ISBN 13: 9781473330115
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 43