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Mount hanging hardware?
180-GRAIN:
I went to hang my deer mount a few days ago that I recently picked up from Michelle so I could snap some photos and show it off a bit and noticed there was nothing on the back of the deer to hang it with. I have other mounts and all had holes cut in the back with metal installed to hang with. Obviously this one will be a install hardware on plywood back type deal. Wondering what you guys would install on this thing that is sturdy and reliable? I don't want a failure and a deer mount laying on the ground :chuckle:.
Timberstalker:
I think I would drill two holes in the plywood if it was me. Like it should be done.
180-GRAIN:
--- Quote from: Timberstalker on June 06, 2016, 08:56:58 AM ---I think I would drill two holes in the plywood if it was me. Like it should be done.
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I thought about doing this but was scared I would ruin something :dunno:. Think its safe? All my other mounts have like a 2 inch hole cut out and a v shaped metal frame installed inside the hole to sit on top of a nail or screw.
Timberstalker:
The metal piece would prevent any galling/gouging. I bet one of the taxidermists on here could sell you one.
Cannot believe it wasn't done from the taxidermist. Oh, wait yes I can. :bash:
BlackRiverTaxidermy:
I've got a bunch laying around 180-Grain if you want/need one. But yes, the best is to drill a 1.5" hole in the back just to the left or right of the center line (if the deer is a right turn you would go just to the right of the center line) and cut a tapered point at the top of the drilled hole....it looks like an up-side down ice cream cone if you do it right. I do this with my mounts (deer) and have these nice metal hangers that I affix over the hole that holds a screw head nicely. Don't know where your located at, but if you want to stop in I can give one to ya.
Joel- BRT.