Skinning rail mounting into my new shed

[TringSaint]

Hi All,

I am about to build a new purpose built skinning and butchery shed and I need to attach a skinning rail into the roof of the shed

Pic of the shed roof is below and I am hoping to attach a scaffold pole on to which I can hang deer using my S hooks.

I am looking at different options for how to mount it, but would welcome any good ideas from others who have adapted a shed such as the one in the pic

Thx

 

[VSS]

That roof structure won't support any additional load. It's questionable how long it'll even support the roof.
You'll need a supporting frame independent of the structure of the shed to carry your rail.

 

[TringSaint]

That roof structure won't support any additional load. It's questionable how long it'll even support the roof.
You'll need a supporting frame independent of the structure of the shed to carry your rail.

This is my current set up and I have no issues putting a lot of weight on the rail:

 

[Tim.243]

Hi All,

I am about to build a new purpose built skinning and butchery shed and I need to attach a skinning rail into the roof of the shed

Pic of the shed roof is below and I am hoping to attach a scaffold pole on to which I can hang deer using my S hooks.

I am looking at different options for how to mount it, but would welcome any good ideas from others who have adapted a shed such as the one in the pic

Thx


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I would look at the Key Clamp fitting range as I hang reds on their 33mm od tube

 

[Jon P]

If the wood that is there is strong enough to hold the weight of a deer. Screw a horse tie ring to that and attach a manual pulley winch to tie ring- works ok for me in the garage .

 

[TringSaint]

If the wood that is there is strong enough to hold the weight of a deer. Screw a horse tie ring to that and attach a manual pulley winch to tie ring- works ok for me in the garage .

I’m mainly shooting cwd, munties and the odd roe. Very occasionally fallow, so not huge weight.

 

[VSS]

This is my current set up and I have no issues putting a lot of weight on the rail:

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but the shed in your first pic looks like one of those flat-pack wooden garden sheds that you can buy as readymade panels and then screw all the panels together to erect your shed. Albeit one of the higher spec models, as evidenced by the boarded ceiling.
Am I right there?
If so I can assure you, from past experience, it won't hold additional weight. Your shed will very quickly take on the appearance of a Chinese pagoda.

 

[Klenchblaize]

As Tim suggests, if the roof timbers leave something to be desired, construct an elevated internal support structure for the primary hanger from fore-and-aft positioned scaffold tubes, using Key Clamp to keep it locked together.

With imagination and a good hacksaw you might even replace the horizontal bar/tube with an RSJ that would make positioning of your hoisting tackle-slung deer a lot more pleasurable. Particular so if the RSJ extends to the outside above your shed door.

K

 

[TringSaint]

I would look at the Key Clamp fitting range as I hang reds on their 33mm od tube

I think this might be ideal.
I can create two sort of A frames for either end that run up the inside of the wall / roof and then link them with a cross bar which becomes the skinning rail. This frame wouldn’t pull on any element of the shed.

 

[TringSaint]

Thanks guys - solution identified!!

 

[Tim.243]

Thanks guys - solution identified!!

My kit is always over spek

 

[Freeforester]

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but the shed in your first pic looks like one of those flat-pack wooden garden sheds that you can buy as readymade panels and then screw all the panels together to erect your shed. Albeit one of the higher spec models, as evidenced by the boarded ceiling.
Am I right there?
If so I can assure you, from past experience, it won't hold additional weight. Your shed will very quickly take on the appearance of a Chinese pagoda.

On his head be it, as they whiles say.

 

[TringSaint]

My kit is always over spek

Hi Tim,

QQ - I am planning to use 43mm OD Galv poles - in your experience will that be big enough or should I go up to the next size?
Thx

 

[Tim.243]

Hi Tim,

QQ - I am planning to use 43mm OD Galv poles - in your experience will that be big enough or should I go up to the next size?
Thx

33mm key clamp

 

[TringSaint]

33mm key clamp

42 not 33!

Galvanised Steel Tube 42mm Outer Diameter 3m Length Buy Key Clamps Online

42mm - Size C42 / 42.4mm Medium Weight Standard Handrailing Tube Galvanised. Perfect for Handrailing, Safety Barrier, Framework, Tables, Furniture, and much more! Cut to size option available here If you would like handrailing shipped to Northern Irelan

www.keyclampstore.com

 

[Tim.243]

42 not 33!

Galvanised Steel Tube 42mm Outer Diameter 3m Length Buy Key Clamps Online

42mm - Size C42 / 42.4mm Medium Weight Standard Handrailing Tube Galvanised. Perfect for Handrailing, Safety Barrier, Framework, Tables, Furniture, and much more! Cut to size option available here If you would like handrailing shipped to Northern Irelan

www.keyclampstore.com

Galvanised Steel Tube 34mm Outer Diameter 3m Length Buy Key Clamps Online

The do loads of fittings and one with a Hook 42mm 182-C42 Buy Key Clamps Online for your hooks

 

[TringSaint]

Galvanised Steel Tube 34mm Outer Diameter 3m Length Buy Key Clamps Online

The do loads of fittings and one with a Hook 42mm 182-C42 Buy Key Clamps Online for your hooks

So you thing 34mm is fine?
I have specced 42 and it’s c£180 for the poles and connectors, but could drop to 34mm if you think it’s strong enough.

 

[Radstorm]

have a look at Uni-strut - you can get it in stainless steel which is expensive, or standard galvanised - and it comes in different strengths.

 

[Tim.243]

So you thing 34mm is fine?
I have specced 42 and it’s c£180 for the poles and connectors, but could drop to 34mm if you think it’s strong enough.

Yes Yes Yes...and Yes. you said the odd fallow