DIY FLESHING BEAM

I have been fleshing off of stretcher boards and tables and find it hard on my back. Some things i wanted to try this year were fleshing off a beam and doing beaver on my knee sitting down. So first step, build a simple board. It is based off of a fox board and is made from a 2"x6" (i used a 2x10). Simple to build and we shall see how it works.
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[@andrewreardon2056]

I made one based on this design, 5.5” (2x6) was a good size. I made mine about 4’ long from some scrap, and screwed it to a sawhorse and it works great

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Great job Adam!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

Thanks Justin

[@rendezvous5784]

Hope it works well for you... that work table is awesome!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

it should work better then my old method. But she will hopefully see sooner than later. lol

[@YankeeLivn]

Nice job, thank you for sharing

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

thanks for watching.

[@rogerlamb536]

Great video, looks like it will work

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

i think it should. We can always fix it if it doesn't!!

[@BUSYBAYMENKRISRUMBOLT]

NICE JOB ADAM, got to be honest I never used one still doing it old school, lol

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

seems like it is split down the middle. Some guys love em and some don't. That is why i made it with pine and didn't mount it anywhere. If i don't like it, it will heat the garage for an hour or so. lol

[@PaulNichollsPausabniTraders]

YUP Adam...I could partake in a few of those cans with the blue mountains on them and access the fleshing beam while you try it out.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

geez mighty kind of you. lol
Thanks for watching Paul!!

[@truenorthliving9557]

Good work

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

works pretty good!

[@John-ls6hz]

Looks good. I prefer a beam mounted like that. I find it easier on my back. Little tougher with beaver cuz they want a slip and slide a bit.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

i have since mounted that beam on more of a 45deg angle from the floor. i am enjoying it so far.

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

great looking beam there Adam.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

We shall see. If i like it and it works well i will make up one out of maple or oak.

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

i got a piece of 10 in pvc pipe a cut it down to size it works great also.a water line company gave it to me.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

lots of folks are going with the PVC pipe. May give that a shot later on.
Thanks Wallace!

[@jeanmyers7833]

thanks for sharing sorry about your other video however it would not work for me i have been using the angled from the floor up and flat like yours is hard on my back thanks for the tips may try to make one like yours and rework mine

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

hey that is no problem. So many different ways to do something. Thought i would share what i am doing. Check out my UPDATE video on my fleshing beam. I use it on an angle. Like it better.
Cheers and thanks for watching!!

[@xagg]

nice looking board great taper

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@trapperstrailsandtales4657]

"First again" Norm's really dropping the ball LMAO Nice beam Adam,should work good. Migwech

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

your on a roll!! lol
Do you use a beam??

[@trapperstrailsandtales4657]

Hey Adam,yes i use a beam. Migwech

[@truenorthliving9557]

First

[@streeterboyzoutdoors]

Looks really good, it should work well for ya now ya just hav to get some fat and grissle on it to break it in lol.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

i was tempted to wax it but fixed best let the critter grease do that job for me.
Thanks for watching!

[@appalachianoutdoorsman5769]

I'm not a trapper, but I'm a hunter. And usually I never keep the hide, but I've always felt bad for getting rid of it instead of keeping it and tanning it to use it. I was curious about what size fleshing board I need for fleshing deer, bear elk, pretty much any big game. Also what fleshing knife should I look for. Also if I do the drying process instead of using salt, do I still have to do a salt bath before applying the tanning solution? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

If you dry the hide, it is not preserved. So any moisture can cause bacteria to start growing or even mold. When we ship fur to auction we just dry them, but they go in a large cooler/freezer and are taken care of properly. You can use anything you want as a beam. I often do beavers on a flat piece of plywood.

[@appalachianoutdoorsman5769]

@@AdamCraigOutdoors ok thanks for the response, so I should definitely so like a salt bath I've seen other videos of people tanning deer hides do?

[@ytthieme]

thanks for sharing...ahah hate when I do that talking away and realize the camera isnt working

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

happens more then i'd like to admit. lol

[@michaeltheiss749]

Ya but your a good me at head.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

Thanks man!!