A deer skinning rack is something you'll probably only use a couple of times a year but it will be well worth the effort to build. The rack will make it easy to string a deer up to a height at which you can comfortably skin the carcass. With some lumber and a few tools, you'll have a skinning rack up in no time.
Items you will need
Two 10-foot weather-treated 4-by-4 posts
One 6-foot weather-treated 4-by-4 post
Drill with drill bit and screwdriver
Wood screws
Shovel
Post hole digger
Pulley with bolt attachment
Rope
Measuring tape
Tamping bar
Level
Wrench
Ladder
Gambrel
Step 1
Measure and mark the locations for the two holes that you'll dig. The holes should be six feet apart.
Step 2
Dig with a shovel and post hole digger two holes 24 inches deep. This should be an adequate depth to keep the posts securely in the ground.
Step 3
Place one 10-foot post in a hole. Use a level to ensure that the post is set square and perfectly vertical.
Step 4
Back-fill the hole with a shovel. Tamp the dirt down every couple of shovel fulls to ensure that the post is snug and stable.
Step 5
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the second 10-foot post.
Step 6
Measure to find the center of the 6-foot post and drill a hole there. Then drill two holes in each end of the post.
Step 7
Place the bolt from the pulley through the center hole. Use a wrench to tighten the nut and secure it in place.
Step 8
Place the 6-foot post on the top of the 10-foot posts. Using the pre-drilled holes, secure the 6-foot post in place with wood screws and a drill.
Step 9
Run a rope through the pulley and attach a grambrel to the end of the rope. Tie the other end of the rope off on one of the upright posts.