#571674 - 02/10/08 05:25 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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flyrc
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 165
Loc: Nova Scotia
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depends what table my wife did not think the kitchen table was a great idea true story heater died in the shop and it was like -35C outsidde I didn't think she was off until 9pm but it was 6pm. still have not recovered.
but to answer your question a small flat table is what i use but I have only skinned about 20 in the last two years
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#571683 - 02/10/08 05:28 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Yodog
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Registered: 12/23/06
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Loc: Utah
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depends what table my wife did not think the kitchen table was a great idea true story heater died in the shop and it was like -35C outsidde I didn't think she was off until 9pm but it was 6pm. still have not recovered.
but to answer your question a small flat table is what i use but I have only skinned about 20 in the last two years
Yeah, that might not make mine to happy either, lol.
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#571789 - 02/10/08 06:12 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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j lord
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Registered: 12/22/06
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Loc: TN, just north of Smackdown
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trough here. never tried a table. tried the floor a few times and the ground in the field a few times, but the trough beat 'em both, lol.
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#571813 - 02/10/08 06:18 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Jtrapper
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Trough works real well. Hanging by the tail and case skinning works ok also, just rough lifting them up that high unless you have a boat crank or something to hoist them up, lol.
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#571829 - 02/10/08 06:27 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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swampbooger
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Registered: 03/09/07
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Loc: north alabama
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trough is easier on us little folks
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#571865 - 02/10/08 06:37 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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fur taker
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 320
Loc: Park Rapids, MN
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have never used a trough but I have skinned 300+ on a table and i see no reason to change
it is all personal preferance
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#571886 - 02/10/08 06:44 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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madtrapper
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 745
Loc: Ely, Minnesota
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trough on a table.
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#571892 - 02/10/08 06:46 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Creektrapper
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 1153
Loc: Wetumpka, AL
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I use a table. I can see one benefit from using a trough and that's when working around the sides.
What are the dimensions of the "V". 5", 6", 7"???????
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#571904 - 02/10/08 06:49 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
[Re: Creektrapper]
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j lord
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 4116
Loc: TN, just north of Smackdown
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creek, mine is deep. 1x10 or 12 less than a 45 degree angle. stands about waist high, but that would be about up to your knees, so you'll need it higher than mine, lol.
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#571907 - 02/10/08 06:49 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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DW @ North Lk
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Registered: 01/15/08
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Loc: Alaska
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Trough !!
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#571924 - 02/10/08 06:53 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Creektrapper
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Registered: 12/23/06
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Loc: Wetumpka, AL
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Up to my knees. lol Give me a break, I wasn't the one complaining about the dang pickles. lol
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#571936 - 02/10/08 06:56 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Jtrapper
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Loc: Alabama (Bama for short) 108 y...
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Kyles he was using just had 2x4's for the V Danny, mine was always like jlords but after seeing how his worked that's how id make mine now if was to get back in the beaver skinning business.
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#571948 - 02/10/08 07:00 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Creektrapper
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 1153
Loc: Wetumpka, AL
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Sponge Bob, are you talking about 1, 2 or 3 2x4s on each side? I imagine were talking 36" long.
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#571950 - 02/10/08 07:00 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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woodsman
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 38
Loc: Elizabeth city, NC
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I like the trough, I pull up a chair.
Heres one that I use. Tony
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#571957 - 02/10/08 07:03 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Creektrapper
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 1153
Loc: Wetumpka, AL
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looks nice and sturdy. Like the knife holders.
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#571991 - 02/10/08 07:10 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Jtrapper
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Registered: 12/22/06
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Loc: Alabama (Bama for short) 108 y...
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1 - 2x4 danny, kraig made it for him, folds up too, real nice one.
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#571992 - 02/10/08 07:10 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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cotton
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 751
Loc: cripple creek va
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heres mine is all treated wood expect for the sides they are 3/4 pine
Edited by cotton (02/10/08 07:13 PM)
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#572029 - 02/10/08 07:17 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Creektrapper
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 1153
Loc: Wetumpka, AL
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Cotton, I like the opening down the middle.
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#572053 - 02/10/08 07:24 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
[Re: Creektrapper]
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j lord
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 4116
Loc: TN, just north of Smackdown
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woodsman that trough looks to clean, lol. i like a gap inbetween the boards to let the blood flow through.
lol, creek. just sayin that since you're taller than me.
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#572141 - 02/10/08 07:58 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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TRM45
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Registered: 12/27/06
Posts: 217
Loc: AR.
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trough on a spinning table.
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#572150 - 02/10/08 08:02 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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nelacres
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 2379
Loc: Derby, Vermont
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trough but I clean skin, the gap is nice to let the blood fall.
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#572459 - 02/10/08 10:04 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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TasteLikeChicken
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Registered: 12/22/06
Posts: 1938
Loc: Oregon
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I used to skin on a table. Trough is MUCH better. It keeps the beaver from rolling. Mine is nothing special..made of scrap 3/4" plywood and I put it on the table. I'd guestimate it has taken 5 minutes off per beaver skinned.
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#572769 - 02/11/08 05:13 AM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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TexA
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Registered: 12/24/06
Posts: 2079
Loc: Estherville, IA
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I made one, built it on a flat piece of plywood and it screws to the top of my turn-table. It works pretty good.
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#572899 - 02/11/08 08:21 AM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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The Beav
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 779
Loc: Wisconsin
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You guys with troughs skin sitting down on a chair?
I tried one It added 10 min to my skinning time LOL
I have a bench with a 2x4 nailed up on edge. It's located right at the front edge of my bench. I pull the beaver up against the 2x4 and just let the hide hang over the edge as I skin. The weight of the hide keeps the beaver In place as I go . When I'm half way I just spin the carcase.
Man If the trough would take 5 min off my skinning time I could skin one In O time LOL
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#572901 - 02/11/08 08:27 AM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Bob Jameson
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 1367
Loc: SW Pa
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mine are built so I can sit down on any 5 gal. bucket to work on them. The height is just right for me. Keeps the back in better shape while sitting then standing for hours on end skinning a pile of flat tails.I have a foam deer stand type of seat pad I put on the bucket to keep the buttocks from getting those circles embedded from the bucket bottom into your south end permenantly.Talk about a bulls eye. 
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#572915 - 02/11/08 08:39 AM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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The Beav
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 779
Loc: Wisconsin
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Yep BULLS EYE BOB LOl
Hal Sullivan once said It took him a minute per pound to skin a beaver I told him I would hang up my beaver traps If It took me that long. With a 15 beaver day he would never get out of the shed LOL
With the right system and some on hands Instruction and lots of practice anyone on this forum should be able to skin a beaver In less then 8 min with out breaking a sweat.
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#572934 - 02/11/08 08:57 AM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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parlecoup
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Registered: 03/29/07
Posts: 345
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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I hope your talking rough skinning there Beav?
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#572972 - 02/11/08 09:31 AM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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The Beav
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 779
Loc: Wisconsin
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Yep and about 10 min or less on the beam.
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#584945 - 02/17/08 08:42 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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madtrapper
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 745
Loc: Ely, Minnesota
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As I said I use a portable trough and a table, since it is portable you can make it any height you want.Works for me.
Edited by madtrapper (02/17/08 09:09 PM)
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#585968 - 02/18/08 02:16 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
[Re: madtrapper]
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amtrapper
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Registered: 12/25/06
Posts: 579
Loc: Hardin , Montana
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I also have used both the trough as well as a table . When I camp out along my beaver line I would take my trough as it was made to stand up in the back of my pickup . Another one I used a lot of was made with a smaller split in the middle but i thought it was more of a pain than anything else .
My favorite is an old kitchen table that I put 4x4 blocks under the feet to raise it up . to make it closer to the same hight as my work bench. where I used dry wall screws through a tarp strap with a hook on just one end to hook the legs of the beaver as I skin them out. Under the table to stand on I used old semi truck mud flaps with the raised bumps to give my feet extra cushion.
Best Wishes, amtrapper
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#585970 - 02/18/08 02:18 PM
Re: Beaver skinnng troughs
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Derek Brayen
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Registered: 12/23/06
Posts: 2731
Loc: Erieville, New York
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i use a table just easier for me
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