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8. You start at the top of the moose. You
kneel on an old tarp to keep your knees dry.
*Notice position of fleshing tool.*
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All photographs on this page provided by the Kelly Lake First Nation
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9. After using the fleshing tool, the hide is turned over. This tool is used to take the hair off the hide. It must be kept very sharp.
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10. When cutting the hair off the hide it is
important to take the same amount off
all over the hide.
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11. The scrapper is pulled down the hide to cut
off the hair.
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12. Now all of the hair is off the hide.
*Notice how close you cut to the
ropes. Very little hide is wasted
in the process*
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13. The hide is like bark at this point. It is
about 2 mm. thick.
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14. You rub brains into the hide with a soft cloth.
Fold the hide once the brains are rubbed in.
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