Fur stretcher debate

[Born2hunt96]

Wood vs. wire stretchers. So far all i have ever used for my coyotes and raccoons has been wire stretchers.. Im getting ready to buy a few more and will probably stick to what i know but i thought it would make a good debate.

 

[Born2hunt96]

To clarify, i know you generally get a little better results from wooden stretchers but the wire ones are cheaper and don't take up as much space... Are the wooden ones worth that?

 

[gotspots]

wood will give you faster drying and a "fuller" fluffier pelt.

 

[Matlock]

For us completely ill-informed, would someone mind posting a picture of a wooden and wire stretcher. I'm interested in making a homemade one as well and just starting to do some research. Just curious what some of the homemade ones look like. Thanks.

 

[gotspots]

Will Have to wait until tomorrow for wire pictures but here is a wood stretcher I use made by colorado cat wood stretchers

 

[rudymontana]

I heard that NAFTA likes wooden stretched coyotes over wire? Anyone hear the same thing or is this a myth? Rudy

 

[spotstalkshoot]

It is not so much wire vs wood, it is the shape once dried. Wood stretchers have a more desirable shape then the bowed in the middle wire forms. Also wood stretchers can be tailored to the size of the coyote in your area. I can't really think of a reason to use wire if you are selling pelts.

 

[grayghoste78]

Wood will bring you more $ and a better shape. Get on the nafa site they have the measurements there to make one. I prefer adjustable ones.

 

[robs]

Colrado Cat his stretchers are the way to go.