Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Country of Origin: USA
Calcium hydroxide is a gentle alkaline used to ‘buck’ hides for wet-scraping the hair and/or grain away.
This is 2 lbs of Calx, also known as hydrated lime.
Directions to buck a hide:
Submerge a hide in water for 12-24 hours.
Mix the contents of your Calx bag with 4 cups water until dissolved; rub onto the skin side of a hide.
Place hide into 10 gallons of fresh water.
Let sit for 7-12 days to buck. Stir a few times throughout the process.
Prices are in CAD. Click the upper-right tab to view local currency. Tool orders ship on Wednesdays.
USA residents: as of August 30, 2025 the de minimis $800 purchase exemption has been lifted. Expect to pay duties (tariffs) on incoming goods. We will invoice you within two weeks of delivery.
Tariffs: there are no tariffs on items made in the USA. There are fluctuating tariffs on items made in other countries. We list the Country of Origin at the top of each tool description to help you make an informed decision.
Country of Origin: USA
Calcium hydroxide is a gentle alkaline used to ‘buck’ hides for wet-scraping the hair and/or grain away.
This is 2 lbs of Calx, also known as hydrated lime.
Directions to buck a hide:
Submerge a hide in water for 12-24 hours.
Mix the contents of your Calx bag with 4 cups water until dissolved; rub onto the skin side of a hide.
Place hide into 10 gallons of fresh water.
Let sit for 7-12 days to buck. Stir a few times throughout the process.
Prices are in CAD. Click the upper-right tab to view local currency. Tool orders ship on Wednesdays.
USA residents: as of August 30, 2025 the de minimis $800 purchase exemption has been lifted. Expect to pay duties (tariffs) on incoming goods. We will invoice you within two weeks of delivery.
Tariffs: there are no tariffs on items made in the USA. There are fluctuating tariffs on items made in other countries. We list the Country of Origin at the top of each tool description to help you make an informed decision.