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using saw dust when fleshing coon #1667404 12/18/09 02:27 PM 12/18/09 02:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin R Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper
Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin	How many of you use saw dust when fleshing coon? How well does it work? Are there any problems with using it?

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #1667421 12/18/09 02:34 PM 12/18/09 02:34 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 282 MINN M MINNSNAREMAN trapper
MINNSNAREMAN trapper M Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 282 MINN	I have used it many times use soft wood saw dust as it absorbs better. But in my area it is usally cold enough or put in frezzer for 10 minutes or so and fat hardens enough where it is not necessary.

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: MINNSNAREMAN] #1667472 12/18/09 02:56 PM 12/18/09 02:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,800 Iowa (where the tall corn grow... D Dave Plueger trapper
Dave Plueger trapper D Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,800 Iowa (where the tall corn grow...	As was stated, if the fat is set up there isn't much need to use saw dust. tried it once and just ended up with a mess to clean up. Dry pieces of burlap work just as well without the mess.

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Dave Plueger] #1667478 12/18/09 03:01 PM 12/18/09 03:01 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin R Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper
Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin	I've never tried it as I thought it would just end up being a mess. Today got to thinking about it, and wondered if I was missing out on something.

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Dave Plueger] #1667479 12/18/09 03:02 PM 12/18/09 03:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 777 MINN H HILLTOP TRAPPER trapper
HILLTOP TRAPPER trapper H Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 777 MINN	cardboard for me,when its saturated it goes in the furnace U GOTTA DO WHAT U GOTTA DO CAUSE IT IS WHAT IT IS....AINT NOTHIN WRONG WITH QUIET

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: HILLTOP TRAPPER] #1667485 12/18/09 03:05 PM 12/18/09 03:05 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin R Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper
Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin	Hilltop, How are you using the cardboard? Are you just putting it on the floor? When using saw dust don't you put in on the beam to soak up the oil?

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #1667513 12/18/09 03:25 PM 12/18/09 03:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 777 MINN H HILLTOP TRAPPER trapper
HILLTOP TRAPPER trapper H Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 777 MINN	yea just lay it on floor under my beam,hav no idea about the sawdust U GOTTA DO WHAT U GOTTA DO CAUSE IT IS WHAT IT IS....AINT NOTHIN WRONG WITH QUIET

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: HILLTOP TRAPPER] #1667524 12/18/09 03:32 PM 12/18/09 03:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,121 Killingly, CT Brian Mongeau trapper
Brian Mongeau trapper Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,121 Killingly, CT	I use a kiddie pool with sawdust in it. Keeps everything together instead of being kicked all over. I've also used cardboard, but I think it makes more of a mess, getting fat stuck to my boots, then rolling up the whole thing to discard/burn. The sawdust allows me to scoop out the fat, into a bag, into the trash or woods.

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Brian Mongeau] #1667652 12/18/09 04:37 PM 12/18/09 04:37 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 85 Ontario N northboy trapper
northboy trapper N Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 85 Ontario	Rat Trapper Sr I use sawdust all the time on my coon and never have a problem. Helps absorb the grease on the bottom well. after everything is said and done I just use a brush and brush any left overs off. I have never had a problem at the sale. alot of my coons grade high.

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: northboy] #1669318 12/19/09 11:10 AM 12/19/09 11:10 AM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin R Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper
Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin	So you just put the saw dust on the fleshing beam as needed and brush out the fur when done? Is that correct??

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Rat Trapper Sr.] #1669375 12/19/09 11:46 AM 12/19/09 11:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,636 Rodney,Ohio SNIPERBBB trapper
SNIPERBBB trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,636 Rodney,Ohio	Thats what I do with my sawdust. http://www.sniperstrappingplace.com/tmansearch.php

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Brian Mongeau] #1669493 12/19/09 01:02 PM 12/19/09 01:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 777 MINN H HILLTOP TRAPPER trapper
HILLTOP TRAPPER trapper H Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 777 MINN	Originally Posted By: Brian Mongeau I use a kiddie pool with sawdust in it. Keeps everything together instead of being kicked all over. I've also used cardboard, but I think it makes more of a mess, getting fat stuck to my boots, then rolling up the whole thing to discard/burn. The sawdust allows me to scoop out the fat, into a bag, into the trash or woods. i dont burn the fat i pail it up and discard with carcasses,so i can use the same cardboard over an over U GOTTA DO WHAT U GOTTA DO CAUSE IT IS WHAT IT IS....AINT NOTHIN WRONG WITH QUIET

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: HILLTOP TRAPPER] #1669875 12/19/09 04:56 PM 12/19/09 04:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 840 central , KS RainKing trapper
RainKing trapper Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 840 central , KS	I cool my coon in the freezer before fleshing. Saw dust is used to clean my fleshing beam and knecker knife. I use saw dust on the floors and after I have dried my coon skins a day or so to remove any greese. Not always what you say, but how you say it! Member of NTA,KFHA,Sportman Alliance,NRA,OMCBA

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: RainKing] #1669901 12/19/09 05:19 PM 12/19/09 05:19 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin R Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper
Rat Trapper Sr. OP trapper R Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,231 Wisconsin	Can I put some saw dust on the coon hide while I'm fleshing? Or should it only be used on the beam and around the tail?

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: RainKing] #1669911 12/19/09 05:23 PM 12/19/09 05:23 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,758 kansas H Hal Aggers trapper
Hal Aggers trapper H Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,758 kansas	Started useing saw dust about 5 years ago it works very well. Just put on the fat at the open end of coon and no fat gets on the fur don't need to put all over. As you scrap and fat get on your beam just but some saw dust on it wipe and your ready for the next coon. You'll have to try it you might not like it.

Re: using saw dust when fleshing coon [Re: Hal Aggers] #1669926 12/19/09 05:30 PM 12/19/09 05:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 871 Nova Scotia, Canada NS Trapper trapper
NS Trapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 871 Nova Scotia, Canada	Quote: Can I put some saw dust on the coon hide while I'm fleshing? Or should it only be used on the beam and around the tail? I use sawdust on raccoon and beaver pelts... ...I put a coat of sawdust on the flesh side of the pelt before fleshing and a small handful on my beam as well. "When you have to shoot, shoot...don't talk!" -- Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly)

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