The steps of cattle-farming
Here’s how to form a hide into leather. - Tanned Rawhide - The first step in cattle farming is to tan the rawhide. Rawhide is a natural substance made from the skin of an animal. It’s made from the underside of the hide and often comes from cattle. After it’s dried and cured, it’s turned into leather. Tanners are people who learn how to tan rawhide. This involves using processes like baling, traction, and sulfuring to get the rawhide ready for use as leather. - Scrubbing - After the rawhide is tanned, it’s scrubbed. That’s when the original hair and other contaminants are removed from the hide. This is done with a long piece of wood or a brush. If a hide is to be used for shoes, it’s usually scrubbed to remove the hair and to remove the sole. - Stripping - When scrubbing the rawhide, it’s stripped. This means that the hide is removed from the skin. It’s done with a special tool made of wood or metal called a stripper. The stripper is used to pull the hide off the wood. It’s also used to remove the sole from a shoe. Tips for making the process easier
Here are some tips for making the cattle-farming process easier. - Start quietly. Don’t make a lot of noise when you’re working with leather. This includes using power tools and other equipment. - Wear old, comfortable shoes. You’ll be spending a lot of time wearing leather shoes. There’s no point in wearing shoes that hurt your feet. You should wear shoes that are designed for comfort. Wipe down tools after you use them. When they’re clean, they’ll work better than when they’re dirty. - Prepare in advance. There are several things that you can do to make the cattle-farming process easier. For example, you can do some of your work in advance. You can also have some equipment and supplies ready when you start working.