Cape question

[charlieo]

I have a tanned cape that has small pedical bases. Can i put a diffrent set of horns that has bigger pedicals on this cape? Could I cut the hide to fit these bigger bases?   Thanks CharlieO

[Andy's Taxidermy]

i have done that on some of my first couple deer and have found that it usually doesnt present a problem.  i have done 2 and they have come out fine.   but from reading the archives before i did mine they say if need be you can cut small slivers out to make it fit.

[bill@hogheaven]

Charlie...just be sure to trim off tiny slivers a little goes a long way.

[charlieo]

Thanks Andy an Bill. Ill give it a try.
Charlieo

[MattHCT]

Yep. Easy does it.

[mr.T aka mr. friendly]

Charlie...just be sure to trim off tiny slivers a little goes a long way.

especially if you thin around the antler burr skin, it will grow on you. then you will need a bigger rack if you get trim happy.