I know this will stir some up but I have heard the largest buyer of raw fur in North America tell me many times that there is absolutely no advantage to boarding any fur bearer. This coming from someone who has sold literally millions of raw and dressed goods to foreign out lets for decades. With that much experience I'm not going to argue with him so its wire for me. No matter what you do (money cut into belly fur, pinning to gain an inch etc.) That pelt will ALWAYS return to its original length and shape when dressed. The foreign markets no this and buy accordingly.

Very impformative post there Mark on the beaver boarding. As far as the debate on to board or not to board fur im just interested in puttin fur up whether its wood or wire i do agree that coons on wood look alot better but im just gonna us what i have and make it look the best i can.

Here you go, this is in the archive...

http://www.trapperman.com/forum/ubbthrea...html#Post798823

Gives a good stretch and you can use the money cut. If using plywood you may want to get a staple gun vs push pins. Tom