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Post by TimWilcox on Mar 2, 2005 20:59:51 GMT -5
After this season I see some things I need to do before next year. I added lights in my shed (BUT NEED MORE). I have outlets (BUT NEED MORE). I need better fur handling equipment. These are just a few things that need to be done before next year.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Mar 3, 2005 10:51:13 GMT -5
Yeah Tim putting up fur is a big part of trapping and one that I am always looking for a better way to do something at.
How did the fleshing beam that you got from Joe work out?
Is it set up that you push the knife or did you try to make it into a pull system?
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Post by TimWilcox on Mar 3, 2005 12:15:27 GMT -5
The beam Joe gave me is awesome, it's set up to push. Joe told me that the knife he gave me was a cheapie & before next season I should get a better one.
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Mar 3, 2005 13:37:47 GMT -5
Great Tim!
I have always pushed and am so use to it after all this time but I'd like to give the other way a try sometime.
They say it's a lot easier on your back and that would be a good thing.
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Post by TimWilcox on Mar 3, 2005 14:31:31 GMT -5
I did have one of those that MuskratMan makes sent to me to try out. So next year I'll be trying to pull instead of push. I'll use both set ups though.
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Post by WalkonWater on Mar 3, 2005 19:16:14 GMT -5
Hello fellas,
I was wondering...I currently do not have a beam set-up, and I used a friends this season.
Is making a beam as easy as narrowing the end of a 2 by six as needed? Is there any advise you would offer to someone on there first beam?
Tim, you mentioned that you received a beam..Homemade from another or commercial?
The 'knife' I used to flesh this year was just a piece of oak cut at a fairly sharp angle and it worked out fine..
Steve
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Post by TimWilcox on Mar 4, 2005 1:23:54 GMT -5
The beam I received is commercialy made by Muskratman on the other forums. He does sell them too. He sent me 1 to try out & see how I like it. I do not know what to tell you on making a beam, I'd say it would be much easier to buy one. Alot less fuss !
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Post by Deadfall_Paul on Mar 4, 2005 9:32:12 GMT -5
The beam should be contoured to fit the curve of the fleshing knife.
A power sander does the job.
I rough shape with a drawknife then sand smooth.
Steve when doing coons you want a good knife to get that grizzly area up on the back of the neck.
The best is a two sided knife with one side quite sharp and the other less so. Convex side sharp concave less so.
Takes a few times to get the "feel" and not tear the hide.
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