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Old 11-28-2006, 09:39 AM
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I'm trying to find where I can get alum to tan my son's deer hide???

I've tried WAL-MART, Farm King, etc...

or any suggestions for a replacement product...

Thanks...
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Old 11-28-2006, 09:41 AM
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It can be ordered at most any taxidermy suppliers. It may be tough to find it in a local retail store.
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:42 AM
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If you have a store that specialises in Asian import foods, you can usually buy by the pound. Pretty cheap.
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Old 11-28-2006, 12:46 PM
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Thanks...
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:25 PM
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Or you can just by a tanning solution from McKenzie, though I don't know how it compares in cost.
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Old 11-28-2006, 03:17 PM
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hay try van dykes they are great
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Old 11-28-2006, 08:03 PM
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Try the good old fasioned pharmacy, that's where I used to get it.
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Old 11-28-2006, 10:32 PM
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I would use aluminum sulfate not just palin alum, you can buy it by the LB from Van Dykes Taxidermy supply
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Old 11-29-2006, 08:49 AM
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Thanks to all!!! Everyone was a big help...
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