cmr2
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Post by cmr2 on Dec 10, 2012 19:35:18 GMT -6
Think the flat stock would tear the hide and would need a thicker piece to stop the edges from curling from welding them can get away with thinner stock on the round , just make sure the ends are radiused (cleaned up)
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Post by Possum on Dec 11, 2012 6:04:53 GMT -6
Everything but the pulley at the top, the vise grips and the winch was made of scrap metal I salvaged. On my original, small boat winch, I switched it over to cable because of the pulley needed at the top. I'm sure there are "strap" pulleys, but not at my local hardware store. On that one there were holes on each side of the winch drum that lined up with one another so I put bolts through them to increase the diameter of the arbor so I didn't have to fill it with cable that would never see the light of day. Probably one of the reasons it broke but I use the skinner mostly for coyotes and they require a powerful amount of torque. The winch in the photo was salvaged off a huge boat trailer. (Probably would haul a 30 footer.) I'm using the cable that was on it and I'd guess it's 1/8 or 3/16.
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Post by mtcbrlatrap on Dec 11, 2012 10:45:26 GMT -6
Thanks for the cable info and the reason for round stock on the skinning machine. I could use some flat stock if I mount some vice grips on the table for opening up.
I read considerable info regarding table height. Do you guys cut or add to the legs of purchased tables or do you make your own from the beginning. Does anyone use a bench that swings down from a wall and has chain or cable to hold up along with say removable support legs?
Bryce
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Post by seldom on Dec 11, 2012 15:53:09 GMT -6
I switched it over to cable because of the pulley needed at the top. I'm sure there are "strap" pulleys, but not at my local hardware store. A bolt with a pipe sleeve(edges rounded) will make a good strap roller/pulley!  |
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Post by trappnman on Dec 12, 2012 7:45:01 GMT -6
I had the top, and made the legs the correct height for me
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Post by trappnman on Dec 12, 2012 13:00:47 GMT -6
I'm 5 10, and my table top is at 40 inches- this allows me to have a straight back, only having to bend my arms to work on anything on the table
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Post by TrapperRon on Dec 16, 2012 13:30:02 GMT -6
For me a table 32" x 48" and free standing works best. (same size as a beaver board. You can walk all the way around when boarding a beaver. All of my smaller animals are skinned between my knees with a burlap across my lap using the table for my boards, push pins, fleshing tool, tail stripper and guide, etc. For hanging up larger animals, coyotes, lynx, etc I have switched from a gambrel to two dog chains. Cut front legs off between the paw and the elbow joint with an axe on a block. Hang up by one back leg on one chain, split other back leg and pull down. Then hook the other chain on that leg and release the other. Repeat on that back leg then put it back on the chain and continue pelting. The chains make a loop by threading though the ring, no hooks. My chains are on a pulley and rope for adjusting height as you pelt. Also I have a heavy wire, 3/16" rod bent with a hook at each end and about 20" long. it hooks in the elbow joint when I get to the front leg and the other end through the ring of the dog chain. Acts as a third hand for pulling the front legs out. For boarding larger pelts on a 6 foot board there is a small board on the wall the same height as the table. Most of the board is on the table down to the base of the tail so the push pins are off the table when the pelt board gets rotated to do the belly side. The other end rests on the board on the wall. Now did I confuse everyone.  |
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Post by cflann on Dec 17, 2012 9:09:23 GMT -6
Ron, that sounds interesting. Any chance you could take some pictures when you get a free moment?
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Post by Possum on Dec 18, 2012 8:33:33 GMT -6
I use "dog collar" gambrels myself. But why do you not just hook up both legs initially. I do and other than you are pulling on coyotes, don't have any more problems that hanging one leg at time would cause.  |
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Post by trappnman on Dec 18, 2012 9:25:44 GMT -6
what I like even better than dog chains, are "snares" with bent washer locks-
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Post by mtcbrlatrap on Dec 18, 2012 13:14:28 GMT -6
I have been using the dog chain gambrels for coons, canines and grinners for about 10 years now.
Bryce
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Post by TrapperRon on Dec 19, 2012 19:43:46 GMT -6
I use "dog collar" gambrels myself. But why do you not just hook up both legs initially. I do and other than you are pulling on coyotes, don't have any more problems that hanging one leg at time would cause. I just find it easier to split the leg and get it started if it is free of the gambrel. Eventually they both end up hooked up like yours. Forever I used hooks on a gambrel like yours but the chains are so superior to use. Now I will have to get the chains on a spreader also. |
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