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Offline mote1977

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Fleshing Beam Width
« on: September 26, 2007, 09:50:24 AM »
What do you guys reccomend as the best width for a fleshing beam? I'll be doing mostly coon,fox, and coyote with the occasional beaver and muskrat. I couldn't decide between an 8" or 6". I'll be using a two handed Necker.

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Re: Fleshing Beam Width
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2007, 01:35:26 PM »
I would go with a 6in, 8 is little to big for muskrats and will work with the rest.

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Re: Fleshing Beam Width
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2007, 03:45:57 AM »
Greg Schroder from NAFA recommends... I believe,,, a beam that is 2 inches wide at the nose and 8 inches wide, 16 inches down the beam at the shoulders.
If I'm incorrect??
If not I'm not right on that I'm sure someone will jump in and help out. There may be beam size and shape measurements on nafa's site??
Like most things trapping related beams can get personnel according to what one likes. The above measurements I'm sure are meant as a starting point.
I personnaly have two beams, one being much like the above diamentions the other a bit wider.
Both are formed to the curve of my necker.

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