Regular Rabbit Strip Sizes

[lastchance]

I'm looking for rabbit strips, not cross cut, just regular. Am I correct that they come in just two sizes, 1/8" and 1/4"?

[ScottP]

Bruce,

1/8" and 1/4" are standard sizes but you can also get them in 1/12" and 3/8".

Regards,
Scott

[James Smith]

Or, you can cut your own. It's easy to "build" a cutter that works great. Here's a list of what you'll need.

1 package of double-edged razor blades
20 1/2 inch washers to use as spacers between the blades
1 Three inch bolt and nut.

Thread a washer onto the bolt, followed by a razor blade. Then thread washers onto the bolt to the thickness that you want the strip to be (usually 3 to 5 washers). Add another razor blade and more washers until you have 5 or 6 razor blades with washers spacing them out and bolt it together. Secure one end of the rabbit skin side up. (I put one end in my desk drawer and close it) Stretch the pelt tightly and draw the razor blades down the pelt in one smooth motion. Be very careful when using these razor blades. (DAMHIK) It usually takes me about 5 minutes to reduce a complete rabbit pelt into zonker strips. The scraps I have left over get saved to use as tail material or dubbing material. Just a thought...

Jim Smith

[ducksterman]

What Jim is talking about and yes double edge are best...

[lastchance]

What Jim is talking about and yes double edge are best...

Very cool. I as wondering how you would hold them as to not suffer cuts.

[lastchance]

Is it cheaper to cut your own rabbit skin? Just wondering.