how to stabilize a real tree onto a pedestal ?????????

[baileystaxidermy]

We got this pedestal to put a deer mount onto. We got 2 cedar posts to put on top of it for a fence senary on it. But we need some ideas on how to stabilize the cedar post onto the top of the pedestal. Any Ideas??  The pedestal is http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/product/01006547/ ...
Thanks Dee

[Matt Marulli (OTT)]

The top on this base comes off so just use some deck screws or lag bolts and come up from the bottom.

[Ross Vogler]

I would take some 5/16 threaded rod > cut about 6 inch lengths > Drill approx. 3 holes with a 5/16 bit > tap the rods into the fence and try to get some epoxy resin in through the threads. Once the resin cures, put some T-nuts on the rod and secure to the wood. Then with the assistance of a helping hand and a level, hold the post on top of the ped and circle where the T-rod will go through. Drill holes through the ped and tighten with lock nuts. Cut off excess t-rod.

[swamprat19]

i agree with marsh master except i use a six inch lag bolt with a pre-drilled hole in the post...filled with bondo of course

[baileystaxidermy]

Thanks for the advice on it.  Was just boggled on how it get something that heavy to get stable there and then put a deer on it.  Thanks Alot