It took about a year to get the head and hide back. I'm happy with the results. That hide is soft and smooth as well worn leather. Everyone asks what am I going to do with it and I don't know.
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Finally Got My Alligator Back
It took about a year to get the head and hide back. I'm happy with the results. That hide is soft and smooth as well worn leather. Everyone asks what am I going to do with it and I don't know.
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Looks good.
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That's exactly why I wanted an gator, just for the tanned hide. Like you, I don't have a clue what I would do with it, though.
Ephesians 2 : 8-9
Charles Barkley: Nobody doesn't like meat.
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i don't think the oil of olay will help you.
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Sew the hole up in the tail !!!!!!!
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Whatcha going to do with it???
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Originally Posted by Highstrung
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Hell no! That's for when he decides to wear it as a poncho....
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Or a Hospital gown.
Ephesians 2 : 8-9
Charles Barkley: Nobody doesn't like meat.
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That hide is rolled up and put away. I really don't know what to do with it, apparel wears out and its too big to just layover a couch something. Anyway left out it would probably be destroyed by the kids.
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Keep it in the closet. Roll it out in front of the fireplace for anniversaries and "special occasions"
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Looks great. Do you mind me asking what is costs to get the hide tanned like that? I'd get some kick-ass boots or something made if I were you. A purse for the wife might get you some brownie points as well.
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I had a 10 footer tanned by Specialty Leather Processors (http://specialtyleather.com/)
and it cost around $200 shipping included. Took about 3 weeks. Highly recommend them. They can tan it in all different colors also.
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Reel, that is really cheap....wish that's all I paid. Anyway the hide was about $600 and the head was $350. I won't ever do another one but I still like it.
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I used specialty leathers and paid about 170 for a 8.5 footer. They have the best prices that i could find, and everyone ive recommended them too has been pleased.
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