This is my second season and have a couple bobcats in my freezer that need to be fleshed. Last year I caught a couple and after skinning I took the hides to a taxidermist where he fleshed and sent them to get tanned. Now that I figured out how to catch them I need figure out how to flesh. I called Lee Steinmeyer to get one of his knifes but he told me I'd have to wait, so being impatient I bought a Caribou. Now I need a beam and I could probably make one but I really just wanna buy one to learn on. I can always get a different knife and/or beam but I just wanna get started. I saw theses beams and just wondered if these are made by a member or if they are any good, I have a few wooden stretchers by the same place a friend gave me.

I was hoping you guys could tell me what board I need to buy for bobcats and where I can send them to get tanned when I'm done fleshing and having them sealed ?


https://www.schmittent.com/product-category/fleshing-beam

Buy Coloradocat cat boards. the 5" fleshing beam will work for cats. Moyles is in SW Idaho for tanning.

Well I called his number and left a message

He's busy chasing fur for the auction but he will get back to you.

Congrats on your cats . Putting up your own fur is gratifying.

He makes stretchers not beams so that didn't pan out

Pm sent

Otis told me to get a 8" beam but these guys only offer a 7", whats your opinion ? Anybody else sell beams ?

https://www.schmittent.com/fleshing-beam7x46

I'm in the market for a beam as well. Following this thread.

I believe this.

The MTP beam only comes in 7", is that too wide or should I go with the 5" Freedom brand ?

https://www.fntpost.com/Products/Fleshing+Beams/Freedom+Brand+Hardwood+Fleshing+Beams



https://www.minntrapprod.com/Grade-A-Fleshing-Beam/productinfo/GRAD-A48/

I've been using a 7" for both cats and coyotes

Thanks for your reply

I use a 7" for everything. If the skin is too small you can flesh it with boh layers on top of the beam.

A 5" beam Is plenty wide.

I thought there were more guys here that actually used a beam and would share their experience, I guess not.


Thanks to the few of you that responded.

the beam width wouldn't be as important to the fit of you, and the knife...you need to use it to get comfortable with it

Dont forget some pics of those cats when you get a chance

As soon as I get a board and a knife I'll see what it feels like and figure out what I'm supposed to remove. Everybody has to do their first one and I'm gonna start with the smaller one.