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Skinning the Chest #6435051
01/20/19 06:43 PM
01/20/19 06:43 PM
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IL - Shawnee Ntl Forest
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Anyone have some tips for skinning the chest area (between the front legs) on critters. (Coyotes, coons, etc.)
It takes me forever to do without nicking the leather. The ears, eyes and everything else - No problem.
The chest area - sheesh.


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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6435100
01/20/19 07:12 PM
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There was a post awhile ago about using a ball pein hammer in that area. I haven't tried it but they say it works. I believe ADC made a video on how to it.

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6435119
01/20/19 07:29 PM
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Ballpean hammer and yes it works awesome

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: RKH] #6435176
01/20/19 08:00 PM
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I use the hammer also
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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6435219
01/20/19 08:31 PM
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I learned on here to use the ball peen hammer trick. Helps a lot.

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6435257
01/20/19 09:00 PM
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Well... ball peen it is!!!

Thanks - much appreciated!


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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6435266
01/20/19 09:04 PM
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Found it - Thanks fellas!
https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/6304777/Searchpage/1/Main/473516/Words/%2Bpeen/Search/true/re-fur-shed-tips-tricks#Post6304777


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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6435931
01/21/19 01:12 PM
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Shawnee the ball peen hammer works just fine, but I have been having good luck on coyote by removing the front legs at the elbow before I start skinning. Then when your finished you don’t have any trimming to do after boarding. With a little practice it’s not hard to find the joint with a knife. I will tell you now that cut is not made exactly where you think it should be, cut on the side just below the elbow .
Good luck !

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436201
01/21/19 06:38 PM
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ive used that ball pean Hammer trick as well, works great, Always ended up cutting in that area as well, until i tried the hammer trick.

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436372
01/21/19 10:13 PM
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A good pair of limb loppers will handle the removal of the legs.

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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436390
01/21/19 10:46 PM
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https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/6131583/beavs-hammer-trick#Post6131583 - just a few threads down. I cut off the front legs first as well.

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436496
01/22/19 06:44 AM
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They bleed a lot when I use to loop the front legs off , made a big mess.

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436501
01/22/19 06:53 AM
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I lopp all front legs off when I skin. Sometimes I have a little blood.but I was all fur after.skinning so not a big deal but. Honestly get more blood from nose than legs. I use a steel to pull front legs and once o go the hand of it the process is pretty fast. Watch the NAFA video I saw posted on here. Has some good info.

Last edited by strike2x; 01/22/19 06:57 AM.

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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436597
01/22/19 09:33 AM
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They will definitely bleed when you remove the front legs ,if they are fresh. I will hang most overnight now that I have a machine for skinning. Probably would be a good idea to remove the legs at that time, will have to try and remember that if I ever catch another, lol .

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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436646
01/22/19 10:30 AM
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If you ring the front legs up around the elbow, the skin will peel off over the foot easily. If you ring it closer to the foot, it will be harder to pull off over the foot but is still doable. No need to lop them off IMO. Your mileage may vary.


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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436669
01/22/19 10:56 AM
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You guys are a hoot.

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436695
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tbn I’ve got to say your a hoot ! I’ve never once seen you post anything constructive, why bother ?

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436751
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I do that on coon but never tried It on coyotes. But the next coyote I skin I'll try the leg ringing Idea.


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Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436804
01/22/19 01:45 PM
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I quit loping off the front legs also, too much blood. I try to skin fresh , skins much easier even with my skinning machine. Just wring the legs and pull through when you get to that point.

Re: Skinning the Chest [Re: ShawneeMan] #6436809
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I use a rubber mallet covered in an old sock.

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