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Post by conibear on Feb 4, 2006 20:54:03 GMT -6
I have always used wood for my beaver boards. But was thinking of trying some metal hoops this spring. Has anybody ever used them and liked them or should I save my money and stick to the wood ones. thanks guys.  |
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Post by walkercoonhunter(Aaron L.) on Feb 4, 2006 22:31:38 GMT -6
all the beaver guys i know went to wood...and they had hoops....they said the hog rings was too big of a pain when they can use nails.... |
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Post by Bogmaster on Feb 5, 2006 0:49:28 GMT -6
I have used both,and both have advantages.Hoops allow you to hang them from the ceiling,are easier to store,and beaver dry quicker with both sides exposed to air.
Boards--well boards allow you to put 2 beaver on one board,they also allow you to beat your fingers with a hammer. your size patterns are easy to follow on boards.
Either way,both work,its up to you to decide which is better for your needs.
Tom Olson
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Post by thorsmightyhammer on Feb 5, 2006 8:19:53 GMT -6
I would stick with the wood. I have never tried the hoops but it looks to me like it would be hard to control the sizes. We know that if the size isnt right money will be lost.
I could be wrong and if I am someone please enlighten me.
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Post by conibear on Feb 5, 2006 8:40:11 GMT -6
Thanks guys. |
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Post by terminator1 on Feb 5, 2006 10:12:06 GMT -6
For me I agree that wire hoops dry fur faster, store better but are a big pain in the but to put fur on compared to plywood faster by 2 or 3 to 1
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Post by Beaverspanker on Feb 5, 2006 11:53:59 GMT -6
I like plywood myself. I admit I've never even tried the hoops but I always thought it would be tuff taking the hog rings out after the beaver was dry. Takes about a minute taking the nails out on a board.
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Post by foxtrapperwoman on Feb 5, 2006 15:49:35 GMT -6
I like the hoops, but been having trouble with the adjuster parts, getting the one part to stay next to the outer hoop part. If they don't set next to eachother the skin ends up looking funny shaped. The hooks are no trouble, you unscrew the one part and it loosens the whole thing up and you pull the hooks off 1 at a time, just pull them out. The hoop takes up less room than a board and I find it to be pretty quick to put the hooks on. I poke a hole first with a punch. I have done ok with size, a 30 pound beaver going in the upper 50's. But you have to be careful to not overstretch. I think these hoops go to standard super blanket size.
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Post by fishadict on Feb 5, 2006 16:45:35 GMT -6
Plywood - I drive up the road to Beav's and get them - LOL. Rent is usually a 12-pack though. Should really get my own this year.
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