Fleshing Machine Question!

Submitted by Rick,T on 7/31/04 at 10:34 AM. ( rickt@joink.com ) 63.134.129.79

I just recently came across a deal from a EX-taxidermist who retired some 8yrs ago, I bought all his tools and supplys for $140.00. What a deal I got. Upon showing up to his shop he told me he also had a fleshing machine stored away in the barn out back, He included this in his price.

I am currently trying to teach myself how to use it,But heres where I need help on a questionable situation. The fleshing machine is a table top flesher, looks like a Dakota model or very similar mounted on table and stand, Anyways I am in question about the blade. If I were fleshing I would have to run the skins across the blade from left to right, Can I turn the blade around so that I can flesh from right to left? I know I would have better control this way, But I am still learning how to use it.

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left to right

This response submitted by Deleted Massachusetts on 7/31/04 at 11:37 AM. ( ) 65.54.97.139

Standing behind the machine,l to rt.
Van Dykes` sells a video on fleshing with a fleshing mach.


yes you can reverse blade...

This response submitted by terryr on 8/1/04 at 11:29 AM. ( ) 12.34.180.135

allen screws hook it to mandrel - take loose and flip around


Thanks

This response submitted by Rick,T on 8/2/04 at 5:25 AM. ( ) 63.134.129.94

Thanks Guys, Deleted I already ordered the video cant wait for it to get here, and Terry thanks for the response, I wondered if I could but didnt want to try it and chance ruining the blade.


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