European Skull mounts...who's done em?

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LOTW
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Re: European Skull mounts...who's done em?

#11 Post by LOTW »

I have done 10 so far this year, have several more that are supposed to show up yet. I built a cooker from a plastic barrel cut down and a 110v water heater element. Works great! I can fit a few in there at a time and leave it to do it's work unattended.

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#12 Post by Shadowhntr »

Thats awesome Josh! Im having a bit of trouble getting all the grease and yellow out of my sons deer skull. Im letting it soak in Dawn, baking soda, borax, and oxyclean mix for a few weeks, and see if that helps. If not, I may have to go the Acetone route that taxidermist recommend.
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#13 Post by LOTW »

If you can keep that water hot it will decrease better, the water heater element works great for that.

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#14 Post by Shadowhntr »

Ok thanks.
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#15 Post by Carpdaddy »

That's a lot of work, good thing I can't kill a buck! :lol: :oops: :lol:

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#16 Post by Shadowhntr »

Sure you can! Its just like a doe, only easier....lol!!! Im one to talk eh?
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#17 Post by LOTW »

Here's another tip: aquarium heaters are cheap and work great for keeping your degreasing water hot.

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