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06 February 2012, 22:56

Zephyr

Elephant and Buffalo Hides

Has anyone had either or both Buff and Ele hides tanned and shipped from Zim? Thinking of bringing back a panel or two for gun cases. What was the approximate cost.
Thanks

06 February 2012, 23:08

bwanamrm

Elephant was done in Zim by Taxidermy Enterprises. Cost for 2 panels was around $350... much cheaper than in the States.

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06 February 2012, 23:12

Tim Herald

I recently got a quote from the guy Buzz uses, Barry Price...

The cost of tanning dry salted Elephant into Export quality leather (any
colour)
would cost US$9,50 per square foot.
The Standard thickness is
1,8mm-2mm.
Ideal for Boots, wallets, belts Gun bags etc.

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06 February 2012, 23:38

LionHunter

I recently did business with Barry Price on Ele hide and do endorse him.

hippo@netconnect.co.zw

I have always had my hides - Ele, Buff, Sable, Kudu, Warthog, etc. - tanned in africa. Cheaper processing and less shipping cost. Have had boots and other products made here from those hides without issue.

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07 February 2012, 00:29

Zephyr

It was recommended to have hides tanned to a thickness of 5oz is that the same as your 1.8mm Thanks for the info

quote:
Originally posted by Tim Herald:
I recently got a quote from the guy Buzz uses, Barry Price...

The cost of tanning dry salted Elephant into Export quality leather (any
colour)
would cost US$9,50 per square foot.
The Standard thickness is
1,8mm-2mm.
Ideal for Boots, wallets, belts Gun bags etc.

07 February 2012, 02:21

Tim Herald

Sorry to say - I have no idea. just taking Barry's advice on thickness for those uses...

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07 February 2012, 03:45

MJines

Cannot answer your question on thickness, but can say that I have used elephant hide that was tanned in Zim through whoever Buzz uses to have Dick Murray make me two cases and Dick said the hide was fine. Made two very nice scabbord style cases.

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07 February 2012, 06:37

RichP470

I wish I had done mine over in Zim. I think I paid $25-$30 per SF recently in the states and I had a quote up to $35.

07 February 2012, 06:46

MJines

quote:
Originally posted by jeff h:
Don't forget the shipping cost to get it here.

Much, much cheaper to have the tanned and dyed hide shipped than the salted panels. Also, I think the quality of the leather tanning in Zim is better than here, particularly for the thicker hides like elephant.

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07 February 2012, 08:36

Zephyr

Was thinking of bringing home just one Ele and Buff panel if my hunt is successful If you can cover my costs I'll bring everything home. Let me know I'll be going end of Sept 2012

quote:
Originally posted by Will:
Anyone who is looking to get rid of some, let me know.

07 February 2012, 09:33

We Are Sparta!

I brought home an entire buff hide to be tanned in the US. The tannery was recommended by my taxidermist. They did a solid job but I suspect I havve $1000 tied up in the hide. Shipping is expensive as is tanning. I have not done the tanning locally but suspect they can do a good job with a good hide as they can use methods and chemicals we cannot use in the US. I would like to hear how this turns out.

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07 February 2012, 23:20

butchloc

i had a ele tanned by the tannery in triangle some time back. good job but about $10/s.f. then shipping - got a bit expensive. best part is that that included the ears, wich robert is painting one of now