Fleshing beam DIY ABS

A super fast, inexpensive and easy way to make a fleshing beam. Folds up flat for storage. One arm carry.
Original idea from: • How to build a fleshin...
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[@jocelynbourgoin]

Thank you for posting this excellent fleshing beam design. I used a 10" industrial pipe that was surplus for scraping beavers. I teach the course and needed something easily stored, cheap and fully adjustable from student to student. I do not screw the pipe to the 2x4. Depending on student size, I'll move it up or down the 2x4. If needed, I can place a spacer at bottom to move up, ie. A short 2x4. Alternatively, could just place temporary screws at bottom as well to rest pipe on at exact location. Another benefit to not securing the pipe to the 2x4, is you can downsize pipes to do a wolf, fox or otter. I find having a loose pipe that rotates makes it easier to do the whole animal without having to constantly reposition the pelt. The belly pressure keeps it stable enough to work smoothly. Of course, if you're the only one using it, screwing the pipe in place may be more convenient. So many cool options with this design. Again thanks for posting.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

That’s so amazing! I’m so glad you were able to modify it to your schooling and student needs! I love hearing things like this. My first hide tanning class I ever did had some pretty sketchy beams propped up against old tires and they fell over mid fleshing. I knew then I needed something much better. This one has served me well and since I am the only one using it, it makes sense for me to screw it in whereas for you it makes perfect sense not to. I’m glad this video helped you.

[@edkleinjan8426]

Nice design! Thanks for sharing.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Thank you!

[@larrylayne4546]

Best and most economical design I've seen. Because it's so portable, I might even haul it to elk camp just to start taking care of hides on the spot. The design makes it adjustable for anyone's height. I made the beam part from 2x6. The most convenient big box store for me is Lowe's and I found "NDS 6-in x 2-ft SDR 35 Sewer Main Pipe" for $16. It's thin-walled, so easier to cut and shape. You suggested a longer length of ABS but the 2-ft length is working just fine. I painted all the wood so it'll withstand the test of time. Thanks very much for taking the time to create and post this video!

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

That's great!! I love how portable and how easy it stores as well. It's nice that it takes up so little space in the "offf" season. I definitely agree getting a jump start on tanning your hides on site is the way to go! Even better you found an inexpensive option for the piping. I only went with the 2 feet cause I am short...lol. I wasn't sure if folks would want it longer but I'm glad it's working for you. Thanks for watching! And good luck on the hunt!

[@mattgariepy9314]

Pretty good instruction DIY. Thanks for doing it. Very helpful.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Hope it helps! Happy tanning!

[@stuartphelps9407]

I saw this yesterday, and built one today. Thanks for sharing a great, and simple set up.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Great to hear! I am glad it was helpful for you :-)

[@kalanibean]

Thank you for sharing this with the measurements and all. So simple and easy to follow.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful :-)

[@lechwe13]

I have been trying to figure out how to set up a fleshing beam and just didn't want to have to deal with it taking up so much space. This is perfect! Making one ASAP!

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

That’s one of the very things I love about this design! Enjoy!

[@sethstachlowski5571]

Thanks for this design! Im going to build one today.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Have fun! ☺️

[@Nadine----]

This looks perfect. Thanks I will try your system.b

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

It works great! Here’s a video of it in action instagram.com/reel/Ck091h8Pezd/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[@WildAboutBeingOutdoors]

Nice job!

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Thanks! It works great to! Used it for sheep, goat, deer, coon and attempted rabbit on it as well.

[@heathboeddeker5401]

I myself would have put the screws in from the bottom , that way others with longer arms could still use it if need be.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

The great thing is you can make it however you would like, it’s just a guide or a suggestion. In our case I’m the only orb using it so it’s made to fit me perfectly. ☺️

[@dannycarmichael778]

Great video. I will make my fleshing beam for an Elk i recently harvested. The only modification I will make is instead of using a 2x4 with 4" PVC pipe I will use a piece of 2x8 fir to make the beam and it will slide in and out and the bottom portion of the fleshing beam will act as my stand. Thanks again.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Thank you! The beauty of these is we can always modify them to work best for each of us. Have fun working on that elk! I bet it will be beautiful

[@dannycarmichael778]

@@connerty_meadows_farm yes i just finished it now and will grab my elk hide and see how it goes. Can i post a pic of it here?

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

If it allows you to post a pic feel free to! Or post it over on our farm fb page same name.

[@niko_bean]

Thanks so much from Northern Alberta. Fleshing my first hide today, spring black bear (cinnamon color phase)

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Good luck! I’ve never done bear but I have heard they are pretty greasy.

[@ChromeArty]

Nice!

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Thanks!

[@ipoopdaily2470]

Put the screws in the sides and you don’t have to worry about hitting them

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Then you would need super long screws to grab the 2x4 underneath. We did think of that though.

[@PaulSmith-tf9bn]

Screws could have been put in the side, I'm going to build one like that. 👍

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

For sure they can go in the side. Just higher chance of the 2x4 splitting. Go for it though! They are a handy little thing to have around.

[@josephdeluce4917]

Looks great! Would there be any difference with PVC vs the ABS pipe? Reason being that PVC is much cheaper and more readily available near me.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Abs is stronger and less likely to break but I’m sure for what we were using it for you could try it for sure!

[@GunnarWhitman]

This is genius. I was already sold on making one and then when she slid it apart and back together flat I fell out of my chair.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Right?!! It seriously is the best design. So compact and portable making it easy to take with you deer hunting too.

[@georgezink8256]

Now to find a wife who will help me with skinning and fleshing lols thanks for sharing

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Lol it’s so soothing I love the fleshing, not so much the skinning but I have a “gentler” hand so I get stuck doing that too 😂

[@melofthemountains]

Is there a reason you don't screw in from the sides of the pvc pipe? That way, you'd never run the risk of hitting the screws when you're scraping the hides.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

More likely chance of the wood under splitting and a chance of missing it as well making more screw holes. You can’t miss if you screw from the top. But if made correctly your reach should never come close to the screws anyway

[@larrylayne4546]

I attached the ABS from the sides to avoid hitting them from the top. 2 screws on each side.

[@connerty_meadows_farm]

Perfect! Glad it worked!