[roostertail24]

What do you all use for fish cleaning tables? Does treated plywood work fine for the main surface? Want to build a simple one that can stay out in the weather. Just plan on using a garden hose with a spray nozzle and a five gallon bucket for the garbage so no need for fancy plumbing.

 

[Neilslure]

I would think with the knots and splits in treated plywood it would probably collect blood, guts and scales. The treated plywood we had at Lowes when I worked there was pretty rough and was also very prone to warping. Alot of tables i have seen use a plastic, metal or fiberglass top. First thing that comes to my mind that would probably work well would be plywood covered with a sheet of FRP (easy to sanitize surface used on walls in restaurant kitchens) with smooth side up. That would be waterproof and esay clean up.

 

[speckhunter80]

Go to kitchen design businesses that also sell and to places that do countertops. Most have a junk/trash pile. You can get a nice fish cleaning table top there.

 

[catfish_hunter]

I use a large 2 x 12 on top of my brick pump house lol. Cleaned many a fish like that. plywood tends to warp and rot pretty fast.

If I made one I'd use two 2 x 12's on top of an old metal folding table frame. or just get one of those folding metal and plastic tables and use it. http://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com/images/2984.jpeg

 

[catfish_hunter]

Here's a few tables that i used down in florida, one being a plastic top table like i mentioned and the other being a concrete fish cleaning station with a 2 x 12 for the skinning part of it. this one had 6 nozzles hanging down from the top so alot of fish can be cleaned at once.

 

[rogerbynum]

I have built them out of treated 2x4s and 4x4s. They last years and are simple to clean up using a water hose. I also built one out of treated 1x4s that was a take-down table. If I can figure out how to put pictures on this site, I'll post them, If you have any questions, contact me.

 

[albright1695]

I scavenged some old wooden shelving from work(24x48 2x4 frame with 1/2 inch plywood on top) then bought some heavy duty shelf brackets at Lowes. Mounted it to the side of my storage bldg. right next to boat. Put a coat of left over deck stain on it and done. Made a good cleaning/rigging table.

 

[trigger22]

In this case Walmart is your friend. One of the few times you'll ever hear me say that lol. http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-6-Centerfold-Table-Multiple-Colors/33148259

 

[roostertail24]

Thanks for all the replies guys! Some good info here.

 

[sundrop]

Habitat for Humanity Re-store. They have all kinds of sinks and cabinets and countertops. Also check Craigslist for stuff cheap .

 

[ice cream man]

You want smooth, cleanable surface to cut on. Prevent bacteria build up.
Here's one I found years ago, but never built. ......... ICM

 

[sundrop]

Cut a hole in that plastic table to drop in a sink and you're done!

In this case Walmart is your friend. One of the few times you'll ever hear me say that lol. http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-6-Centerfold-Table-Multiple-Colors/33148259

 

[speckhunter80]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Delu...eaning+table&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

 

[speckhunter80]

Then there is this that is onsale for $50 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Over...eaning+table&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

 

[speckhunter80]

I am thinking about buying this one for camping http://www.cabelas.com/product/Delu...eaning+table&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

 

[trigger22]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Delu...eaning+table&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

I have this one. Picked it up for $65 on sale. I don't have the tube or sink stopped connected because I didn't like it. I have a Rubbermaid container that sit under it that catches my scraps. I drilled small holes in the bottom to drain the water out of it and can just dump the scraps when finished. Here are a few trout sitting on it back before the closure.

 

[Drum Runner]

I bid on a Fort Bragg stainless steel autopsy table once. The plan was to use it for a fish cleaning station.
Still waiting around for a stainless kitchen table out of a restaurant Something with a sink maybe.

 

[satguy]

Nothing fancy but I built this one out of a deck I took down. Have a plumber friend who gave me a used sink. Works really well.

 

[speckhunter80]

Drumrunner, stainless steel tables are great but those with sinks which are called chef's tables are rare and expensive even on the used market. Tell me what size table you want and how much you are willing to pay and I can probably get it for you. Just a word of caution, it would have to be set up in the shade as the steel will heat up quickly also the sun reflecting off of it would be annoying and hot.

 

[sundrop]

I really like that one, it has 2 covers for the sinks so you in essence have a table too when you need it.

I am thinking about buying this one for camping http://www.cabelas.com/product/Delu...eaning+table&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products