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Fleshing beam #7757185 12/29/22 10:12 AM 12/29/22 10:12 AM
Joined: Nov 2022 Wisconsin N Newtrap19 OP trapper
Newtrap19 OP trapper N Joined: Nov 2022 Wisconsin	Looking for the best all around fleshing beam. Would a 5or7" beam be sufficient for lets say coon, otter, beaver, and muskrat. Im a new trapper and just trying to figure out what the best system would be.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757194 12/29/22 10:25 AM 12/29/22 10:25 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Rodney,Ohio SNIPERBBB trapper
SNIPERBBB trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Rodney,Ohio	I like the wider beams myself. For muskrats, and occasional possum, I lay them head downward on the beam and push the flesh off that way. To this gives the hides a bit of cushion (like the old towel trick for possums) and you don't have to worry about fitting smaller rats over the beam. http://www.sniperstrappingplace.com/tmansearch.php

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757236 12/29/22 11:31 AM 12/29/22 11:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada B Bob trapper
Bob trapper B Joined: Jan 2007 Northern Nevada	I use a 7” but if I were doing a lot of skinnier critters like rats and mink I’d want a narrower one. "I have two guns, one for each of ya."

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757240 12/29/22 11:39 AM 12/29/22 11:39 AM
Joined: Sep 2012 NY R rendezvous trapper
rendezvous trapper R Joined: Sep 2012 NY	6" beam works for me, Coyote, Fox, Raccoon, Possum, Muskrat, Fisher, Skunk and even Beaver. The only critters I don't do on the beam is Mink and Weasel, I do them on the forming boards. MAGA!!!

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757243 12/29/22 11:42 AM 12/29/22 11:42 AM
Joined: Mar 2012 meadowview, Virginia E EdP trapper
EdP trapper E Joined: Mar 2012 meadowview, Virginia	I used 2 beams, one 7" and one about 5". The larger worked well for coyote, coon, otter. The smaller for fox, possum, bobcat, rats. I didn't catch a lot of beaver and made due with the 7" but would have liked something a good bit wider for them.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757248 12/29/22 11:56 AM 12/29/22 11:56 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes T Trapper7 trapper
Trapper7 trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes	I have a beam that is tapered on the end so I can do everything from beaver to possum on it. For rats and mink I made a smaller, narrower one. My new car has a button for pretty much everything. Even has one that says rear wiper. Still too afraid to try that one.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757269 12/29/22 12:24 PM 12/29/22 12:24 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada S slydogx trapper
slydogx trapper S Joined: Jun 2010 Ontario, Canada	I use 2 beams. A small bench top for rats, mink and finer work and a large one made from a 2x6 that easily handles everything else. Both were made from construction grade SPF and took less than an hour to finish. I'll see if I can find pictures Just happy to be here.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757323 12/29/22 01:30 PM 12/29/22 01:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 100 Mile House, BC Can bctomcat trapper
bctomcat trapper Joined: Jul 2009 100 Mile House, BC Can	You don't need two beams. A 2x6 in the shape of a large fox board works great for animals fisher size up including wolves. For fleshing Rats, Mink, Marten, Weasels and Squirrels use the broad you will stretch the pelt on, or if using wire for rats use a small rat board to flesh on. Pull the pelt on so that you can flesh the side and then flip the broad to do the other side. Then straighten the pelt out so you are ready to tack the pelt on the board. Then finish the belly and back, leaving the saddle membrane on the pelt, except mink if it has a lot of fat under the saddle. A curved small pelt (stirrup) flesher is the ideal tool for the fleshing of rats, mink/marten and other small animals when using their forming boards in the fleshing process. . The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: bctomcat] #7757327 12/29/22 01:33 PM 12/29/22 01:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes T Trapper7 trapper
Trapper7 trapper T Joined: Dec 2006 MN, Land of 10,000 Lakes	Originally Posted by bctomcat You don't need two beams. A 2x6 in the shape of a large fox board works great for animals fisher size up including wolves. For fleshing Rats, Mink, Marten, Weasels and Squirrels use the broad you will stretch the pelt on, or if using wire for rats use a small rat board to flesh on. Pull the pelt on so that you can flesh the side and then flip the broad to do the other side. Then straighten the pelt out so you are ready to tack the pelt on the board. Then finish the belly and back, leaving the saddle membrane on the pelt, except mink if it has a lot of fat under the saddle. A curved small pelt (stirrup) flesher is the ideal tool for the fleshing of rats, mink/marten and other small animals when using their forming boards in the fleshing process. . I've had several pelt fleshers used for rats, mink, etc. I have the same one you have pictured. I agree it's the best one out there that I've ever used. My new car has a button for pretty much everything. Even has one that says rear wiper. Still too afraid to try that one.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7757909 12/30/22 07:40 AM 12/30/22 07:40 AM
Joined: Jun 2016 Michigan T Trapper Dahlgren trapper
Trapper Dahlgren trapper T Joined: Jun 2016 Michigan	best to have two beams

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #7758014 12/30/22 09:43 AM 12/30/22 09:43 AM
Joined: Aug 2008 Saginaw, Mi M micheal trapper
micheal trapper M Joined: Aug 2008 Saginaw, Mi	Agree

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7758106 12/30/22 12:31 PM 12/30/22 12:31 PM
Joined: Jul 2016 Michigan D Ditchdiver trapper
Ditchdiver trapper D Joined: Jul 2016 Michigan	When life gets me down..... you know hunting/trapping season is closed.

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7758851 12/31/22 07:29 AM 12/31/22 07:29 AM
Joined: Sep 2012 NY R rendezvous trapper
rendezvous trapper R Joined: Sep 2012 NY	I made the PVC system, 10", 8", 6" and 4" beams. In my opinion the 4" beam is useless, the 10" and 8" beams have some validity, but the 6" beam gets 99% of the fleshing time and works well. MAGA!!!

Re: Fleshing beam [Re: Newtrap19] #7758976 12/31/22 09:56 AM 12/31/22 09:56 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Central, SD Law Dog trapper
Law Dog trapper Joined: Dec 2010 Central, SD	Buddy made a PCV setup with 3 different beams that slide into a slot so you can scrape everything from mink to beaver just pick the size beam you need. Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that! Jerry Herbst

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