<![CDATA[Home meat processing shop]]>My little shop is in the final stages of being built. What would you make sure to include in a dedicated processing room? What do you use the most that might be overlooked? Or what would you do differently next time?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/5173/home-meat-processing-shopRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 19:24:12 GMTSat, 19 Mar 2022 23:14:59 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:56:57 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher There’s always a workaround to make others scowl at your ingenuity.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82701https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82701Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:56:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:35:47 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher I understand.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82647https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82647Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:35:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:32:38 GMT]]>calldoctoday yeah, you can find pretty good deals on walk-in coolers. Because of our township, we can’t have another out building because we have a garage. So we built custom on the trailer. It was a work around. We would have probably have put up a prefab cooler inside the garage, but the in-laws had it full of their stuff.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82643https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82643Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:32:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:55:31 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher Thank you, I really appreciate that. I have been thinking of building a processing house for years & that might help, although I would like a freezer section too perhaps. I would probably consider a typical exterior finish to stay in context with the house, lots of air circulation, plenty of Styrofoam type insulation, probably epoxy painted concrete slab on grade for the floor, & RFPs (Marlite) for the wall & ceiling finishes. Then though I wonder if after all that, I would just be better trying to find a good used walk in that someone is moving out. I have heard there are good deals to be found out there if you are patient & ready. Thanks again, I really appreciate it.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82630https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82630Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:55:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:49:48 GMT]]>calldoctoday it does not freeze, but will easily keep my cooler around 36*f. There’s a lot of videos and information on the how the coolbot works. It basically acts as a thermostat that overrides the one in the a/c. It also has a defroster to keep it from icing up. These things are great as long as you don’t cheap out on the insulation.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82629https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82629Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:49:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:36:48 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher I am impressed. You are able to get enough cooling & freezing with just the window A/C? I need to learn more about all that.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82624https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82624Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:36:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:48:48 GMT]]>zbigjeff Absolutely! I can hardly wait.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82572https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82572Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:48:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:00:18 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher Nice job, it is getting close.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82567https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82567Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:35:54 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher When it’s 99% done, I would be standing there smiling widely. I know you will also.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82566https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82566Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:35:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:47:33 GMT]]>cdavis said in Home meat processing shop:

Deepwoodsbutcher awesome I like your hanging racks. Thanks

Thank you. We built beam pockets into the wall and found these heavy duty pipes to use as railing. It works well.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82559https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82559Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:47:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:45:48 GMT]]>zbigjeff thanks. It is above and beyond what I had hoped for. My husband definitely has the mindset that if your going to do it, do it right. I’m really happy with the results.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82558https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82558Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:45:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:27:54 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher awesome I like your hanging racks. Thanks

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82557https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82557Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:27:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:27:38 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher One can only dream to have that type of space. Way to go.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82556https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82556Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:27:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:15:18 GMT]]>cdavis said in Home meat processing shop:

Deepwoodsbutcher I really want to build a cooler. Seeing yours makes me want one even more. Thanks for sharing your venture. Can’t wait to see it with a beef in there.

Here’s one I did before the panels were in
IMG_20200801_210220_320.jpg

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82554https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82554Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:15:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:03:48 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher I really want to build a cooler. Seeing yours makes me want one even more. Thanks for sharing your venture. Can’t wait to see it with a beef in there.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82553https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82553Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:03:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:48:38 GMT]]>cdavis yes, it’s a coolbot setup. It works great for me. Gets beef quarters below 40*f in less than 24 hrs. The cooler is about 7’x7’ inside, with 6" of foam insulation.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82552https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82552Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:48:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:44:40 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher it’s looking great 👍. Are you using the cool bot?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82551https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82551Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:44:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:24:19 GMT]]>A little bit of progress on the shop today. Hit a few snags recently, but we are back on track. I have a beef scheduled for next weekend so we are trying to wrap up the cooler. I think it looks pretty good so far.
Screenshot_20220703-220345_Gallery.jpg

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82548https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/82548Mon, 04 Jul 2022 02:24:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:17:03 GMT]]>Don’t get me wrong, the electrical isn’t finished yet. I’m not the one doing it, so I’m not positive about the plan. The box might have the gfci breakers, I just don’t know myself. I’ll pass along some of your concerns. As it is, there is no power being run since the trailer is unplugged. It’s just a work in progress. We always err on the side of caution with these things as my husband and myself are both safety conscious people. In fact the shop is already equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Everything will be checked and double checked before use.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80565https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80565Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:17:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:03:51 GMT]]>processhead I have no counters. Just tables. And only one outlet sits directly above a table top. Should be able to change it out no problem.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80563https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80563Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:03:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:01:05 GMT]]>Deepwoodsbutcher We want to save you & your family’s life if we can. Don 't let me scare you though, that is not the intent.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80561https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80561Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:01:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:00:56 GMT]]>You better consult your local inspectors!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80560https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80560Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:00:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:59:48 GMT]]>processhead Don’t get me quoting code, but I am with you.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80559https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80559Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:59:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Home meat processing shop on Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:59:41 GMT]]>bocephus said in Home meat processing shop:

Deepwoodsbutcher I think you should still put in GFIs, even without running water, you will still use water for cleaning.

I’ll bet if you check into your local codes you might be required to.
Also are your outlets wired so there will be no open neutrals?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80558https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/80558Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:59:41 GMT