I comb, skun, flesh, tumble and put up most of my Coon.
I like to hang Coon, Mink & 'Rats upside down to dry. This way excess oil/fat doesn't touch the fur while drying.
I do like to pin out the split tail...
Here's traditional tail pinned open method...

here's hardward cloth method I use...

I use the same method for Mink tails...

Hang Coon upside down...
