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Post by MNCedar on May 2, 2011 13:25:37 GMT -5
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Post by lyonch on May 2, 2011 13:30:26 GMT -5
I agree, that when you take the nose and lips off, the pelt seems to look a lot more uniform. I also usually end up cutting some of the square part of the tail area off to make it more uniform. Great post MNCedar!!
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Post by desertrat on May 2, 2011 20:27:28 GMT -5
Nice job....................
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Post by mark572 on May 2, 2011 21:40:36 GMT -5
Nice post and nice clean looking beaver!! my question is how hard is the staples pulling compared to a small finish nail??
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Post by MNCedar on May 3, 2011 8:11:07 GMT -5
Time must be spent pulling staples. But it doesn't take that long.
Guess I think its still offset by how easy and effective staples are to board a beaver.
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Post by Forrest on May 3, 2011 9:47:50 GMT -5
Very nice MN!
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Post by kirk on May 8, 2011 9:09:36 GMT -5
Time must be spent pulling staples. But it doesn't take that long. Guess I think its still offset by how easy and effective staples are to board a beaver. Ill totally agree with you on pulling the staples iv got a staple puller from harbor freight (cost like $3) and all I do is put a small block under the puller and it works like a charm
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Post by minnesotascott on May 8, 2011 9:42:56 GMT -5
MN, I took like boards over hoops. My reson is with a board you can take care of 2 beaver with one board. Great pictorial post.
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Post by cdr on May 8, 2011 16:43:19 GMT -5
Very good post!
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Post by hawkeye on May 9, 2011 9:15:37 GMT -5
Thanks for taking the time to share that.
I've pretty much gotten away from beaver trapping the last few years, coon and mink are easier to carry and just as lucrative, but I prefer boards, too. My nephew has all my boards, but I just might have to requisition a couple of them next year and trap a few.
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Post by alwright on May 13, 2011 3:49:59 GMT -5
Great post MN you could do a good demo.
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Post by MNCedar on May 13, 2011 8:17:44 GMT -5
Not me. Not even close...
But I'll watch them. ;D
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Post by thefurtrapper on May 24, 2011 0:03:54 GMT -5
Good picture's! The only way I have ever been shown to use staples is if one side of the staple is off the pelt. I like nails though because you can take a screw driver and lift the pelt up a little bit on the nail's. It dries better I find.
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Post by MNCedar on Aug 7, 2011 21:24:36 GMT -5
Anybody use a pneumatic stapler?
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Post by lyonch on Aug 8, 2011 8:51:31 GMT -5
Sorry fella not here! I would think if a person were to run one with a regulator that was turned down and only shoot the staple in part way it would be very efficient. I woud stick with as long of a staple as you could get away with. Let me know how this works out for you!!
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Post by MNCedar on Aug 9, 2011 21:30:28 GMT -5
The "guy I sold my beaver to" the past two springs showed me his set up....and I like it.
Pneumatic staple gun with the air turned down.....and it leaves a 1/2" + to grab with a pliers to pull out.
I think that's the way to go.
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Post by lyonch on Aug 10, 2011 8:39:50 GMT -5
Could you use a staple rake yet to pluck them out? I might have to try this method out if i can find a staple gun on the cheap!!
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Post by MNCedar on Aug 11, 2011 17:14:26 GMT -5
Yeah.....I saw a "modified" KB staple rake.
But I'm telling you....it leaves plenty of staple sticking out to grab. Definately going that route when I can afford to do it.
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Post by haydenmekeland on Aug 12, 2011 14:47:34 GMT -5
great post mn!
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Post by MNCedar on Sept 26, 2011 18:15:23 GMT -5
Anybody else use staples?
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Post by bigtwinhd on Sept 26, 2011 22:28:52 GMT -5
I wish, I have nary an outlet in my shed. Perhaps I can find a propane powered compressor? Easier just to hand JR the hammer while I am scraping the next one!
No he is not for sale.
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Post by lyonch on Sept 27, 2011 8:06:05 GMT -5
Can i rent him though big since he is not for sale? Maybe even a lease if things go well! LOL
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Post by bobo on Sept 28, 2011 4:27:55 GMT -5
Looks good to me..Nice job...Bob
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Post by justme2 on Jun 27, 2012 18:09:06 GMT -5
I like to sew my beaver leg holes close, that way I can lift the pelt of the board to the head of the nails giving the pelt space for the air to circulate. You do a great job with the staples.
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Post by justme2 on Jul 24, 2012 8:08:56 GMT -5
I always use 11/2 " finish nail and lift the pelt to the head of the nail that way I have an inch of air space between the board and the pelt. Can you lift the pelt when using staples?
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Post by lyonch on Jul 24, 2012 8:14:01 GMT -5
I like to sew my beaver leg holes close, that way I can lift the pelt of the board to the head of the nails giving the pelt space for the air to circulate. You do a great job with the staples. Justme2 - If you nail your legholes shut, you can also lift the pelt up. It would save you some time since you wouldn't have to sew them shut. A long screwdriver really helps in lifting the pelt up when you nail the leg holes shut. This past spring my beaver were on the boards for 3 days, then i took them off the boards. I always have a lot of fans going and as soon as the leather side sounds scratchy it is time to remove. Pay special attention to the face area as that is where it dries last!
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