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Fleshing beam #6325720
09/15/18 01:53 PM
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Does anyone use hickory for their fleshing beam?


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Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Ditchdiver] #6325740
09/15/18 02:41 PM
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I would say any hardwood would be good as long as you can shape it.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Ditchdiver] #6325857
09/15/18 06:58 PM
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100 Mile House, BC Can
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Whatever wood you have just fiber glass it. The beam in the pictures is over 30 yrs old and has seen 100's of animals per year and is still in excellent condition.


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Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Ditchdiver] #6325862
09/15/18 07:14 PM
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What do you mean "fiberglass it"?
I am making one out of a hickory 2×6, would that still be beneficial? Why? Thanks. I'm just looking for info.


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Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Ditchdiver] #6325872
09/15/18 07:33 PM
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Put a plastic covering over your wood. Google fiber glass definition.


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Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Ditchdiver] #6325946
09/15/18 09:56 PM
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NO reason to glass over a wood beam. I think mine Is 40 years old and Is still going strong. Mine Is just a 8" pine plank.


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Re: Fleshing beam [Re: The Beav] #6325965
09/15/18 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted By: The Beav
NO reason to glass over a wood beam. I think mine Is 40 years old and Is still going strong. Mine Is just a 8" pine plank.
True, mine is pine also but it is good insurance against nicking the beam thus requiring re-sanding to smooth it out.

Last edited by bctomcat; 09/16/18 08:08 PM.

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Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Ditchdiver] #6326007
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My current one is pine. I think that hickory will be a lot better and definitely more durable.


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Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Ditchdiver] #6326191
09/16/18 07:48 AM
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mines ash and going on 30 yrs and i put up fur for buyers in the winter.









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