Butchering table

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Tim Hayden

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I'm looking into doing my own butchering of deer this season. Processing fees are rising and I've decided to take the step. I'd like to get some opinions on what the best butchering table is. I'd like something I can easily fold up or take apart and store out of the way in the off season. I've thought about the cheap plastic fold up tables but I'm not sure if they are sturdy enough. My father in law has a nice wood shop and is very skilled so building something is not out of the question. I'll take all ideas.

Thanks for the help,
Tim
 
I use a couple of those foldup banquet type tables with the plastic top. I can set , not throw a moose half on one with no trouble. I use a piece of puck board UMHW on the top for a cutting surface. It is available at building supplies like Lowes. It is only about !/4 inch thick but it makes clean up quick and easy. Outside and pressure wash and disinfect the whole shebang.
 
You might also check places like Sam's Club, CostCo, or even on Craigslist for restaurant style stainless steel tables. Throw on some good cutting boards or the puck board Redfrog mentioned and you'll be in real good shape.
 
Had to look up the puck board. Had never really known what it was. I think I'll start out with the cheap plastic fold out and see how that goes. I can pick one up for this season and keep an eye out for something a little better when there is no rush. Thanks for the info.

Tim
 
Originally Posted By: Tim Hayden I think I'll start out with the cheap plastic fold out and see how that goes.
Tim

I've got a 6 foot version of those in the garage. I use it for all kinds of stuff from gun cleaning to deer and turkey processing.
It's sturdy and folds up to about 3" thick so it'll sit against a wall out of the way if you need the floor space.
It cleans up easily with soap and water if it's really nasty, or a few squirts of Windex for light jobs.
 
Originally Posted By: RedfrogI use a couple of those foldup banquet type tables with the plastic top. I can set , not throw a moose half on one with no trouble. I use a piece of puck board UMHW on the top for a cutting surface. It is available at building supplies like Lowes. It is only about !/4 inch thick but it makes clean up quick and easy. Outside and pressure wash and disinfect the whole shebang.

This is what we do as well.
 
Tim you might want to keep an eye on the state surplus site.

http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/idoa,in/list/current?orgid=65059

If they are anything like ours here in ND, they should on occasion have a little bit of EVERYTHING run through there, and you may be able to pick up stainless steel tables for next to nothing, should you want to pursue that. It's also possible that they may at times have meat grinders, saws, or slicers go through there as well.

Sounds odd, I know, but when you think about the number of kitchens the state runs at all of their different facilities you're subject to find most anything being replaced at any time.

Ours up here in ND is infamous for computer deals!! The colleges, upgrade on a regular basis to keep students up to speed on current operating systems, programs, and equipment, and A LOT of those go through the Surplus Center. Other State Agencies, Counties, and Cities typically get first shot at everything, but there are still a lot of deals to be had in these places.


 
Tim

The folding tables work great, without a huge investment. We put up anywhere from 600-1200lbs. of meat/sausage a year using them. Only complaint I have is they sit too close to the ground when hunched over them all day long. Easy remedy: Cut some 6"-8" pieces of 1 1/2" PVC pipe and slide them over the legs to get the tables at a more desireable height for working over.

Good Luck!
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Originally Posted By: Ricky BobbyTim

The folding tables work great, without a huge investment. We put up anywhere from 600-1200lbs. of meat/sausage a year using them. Only complaint I have is they sit too close to the ground when hunched over them all day long. Easy remedy: Cut some 6"-8" pieces of 1 1/2" PVC pipe and slide them over the legs to get the tables at a more desireable height for working over.

Good Luck!
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That is exactly my complaint and also how I fixed the problem.
 
Thanks for the tip on longer legs. so simple.
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I have a couple 6 foot folders and a couple four foot folding tables. I like the four footers for shooting gophers from. a lawn chair and the table with a few sand bags works well.

The auction stainless equipment is nice. I had a double sink and 8 foot counter on one piece. I used it outside and just rigged a hose to the sink for cleanup.
 
Thanks for all the info. Trying to get caught back up on my PredatorMasters site. Usually on here daily but have been able to get much time here lately. Going to look over these replies a little closer tonight.

Thanks,
Tim
 
We got two of the wooden cable spools, laid them on their sides and put a piece of fiberglass board over them to make clean up easier..they are a good height for standing at..with some fatigue mats on the floor it works good..
 


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