RobVan Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Finally getting around to building a new fish cleaning stand. Harvey used my last one and left it in rough shape.... Thinking about building one approximately 6' x 3' with 4 (4x4) posts, metal roof, open underneath, and no plywood. While starboard might be a good table top, I have heard there are other plastic materials that might be less $ and less prone to knife cuts. I do believe I want a plastic top so it is not so abrasive on the fillet knives. I would appreciate any photos and/or recommendations of things to do (or not do). TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch03 Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 RobVan. Yes you need a new stand. I built one at my house in satx that has a perforated stainless top. W a wood frame. I glued down some big cutting boards one one end for the table knife work. headed to rockport to fish copano tomorrow so hope it warms up a bit. Good luck w your table Hutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 You can get already made ones with hose connection for a little over $100. Alum frame and some sort of white material for top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 I built a fish cleaning station for my condo assoc. I used Starboard and it has held up very well and this station is used a lot. Typical filleting of fish does not hurt the surface. It's vertical cuts that damage the table (damage meaning cut marks). You can use thin Starboard if you have sufficient framing to support the table, maybe supported every 12 inches. I used 5/8" Starboard for the back and side splashes because you have to attach that with s/s screws from under the table. I'm really not familiar with any other plastic or synthetic material that would work. Some Home Depot stores carry PVC sheets (4x8) that might work. Good luck with your project and send some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted November 17, 2019 Report Share Posted November 17, 2019 i made these and they're holding up well. 1st one had the aluminum legs welded and plumbed for water, but a freeze got it and split the pipe. won't do that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 Good looking stands. Like the bottom one the best, jmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 local guy built me one with one small improvement. On one end piece he used SS hinges, so when I get a fish longer than the table, it still lays flat. Admittedly haven't brought a big Wahoo or Dolphin to my table since I got, but this little fold down end makes me optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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