Best tool

Submitted by John on 7/29/05 at 10:07 AM. ( ) 208.193.163.161

I am just starting out and on a budget what is the best tool to shave the fat off the cape?

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In what order?

This response submitted by George on 7/29/05 at 10:39 AM. ( georoof@aol.com ) 205.188.116.135

I'll do it in cost methods descending:

Fleshing Machine $1200

Pressure Washer $500

Cheap Draw knife and Fleshing Beam $50


JOHN get some stop rot if your hand fleshing

This response submitted by paul e on 7/29/05 at 10:59 AM. ( amfpaul@bellsouth.net ) 65.6.78.145

if your just starting out get some stop rot
it will give you the forgiveness in time to flesh well

latter on if you stick with it get a good fleshing machine
you wont be sorry


ULU Knife

This response submitted by John on 7/29/05 at 11:32 AM. ( ) 24.183.29.95

$5.95 at WalMart


Thanx John

This response submitted by George on 7/29/05 at 12:06 PM. ( ) 205.188.116.135

You know, I've been a fan of the ulu for decades and use it on EVERY bear I ever get and I forgot to add it to the list. It's probably the simplest and most efficient tool anyone who does bears could ever have on their workbench.


$5.95! What aisle!

This response submitted by jrosbor on 7/29/05 at 3:48 PM. ( huntersdream3x@hotmail.com ) 64.73.36.192

I love them! I did not know WalMart had them. Joe
BTW. I have one I use for skinning Deer. Best tool in the world for that!


Would Borax

This response submitted by Rob on 7/29/05 at 4:03 PM. ( ) 65.127.163.201

do about the same job as stop rot for retarding bacteria during hand fleshing?

Sorry I don't have much advice for tools, I'm new at this too and used a biscuit cutter to flesh my alligator skins.


Rob,

This response submitted by jrosbor on 7/29/05 at 7:19 PM. ( huntersdream3x@hotmail.com ) 64.73.36.192

Just spend the $15.00. You will not be disapointed. Joe


BTW?

This response submitted by John on 7/30/05 at 1:08 PM. ( ) 208.216.156.94

WHat does BTW stand for and where can you find it at wal-mart


BTW,

This response submitted by jrosbor on 7/30/05 at 1:20 PM. ( huntersdream3x@hotmail.com ) 64.73.36.192

BTW= By the way. Joe


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