short cape

[garywenz1]

I've read a few posts and so there is a way to shorten the manikin right whats the best way to fix the wooden suport back on
also I need to lengthen the nose  cape is 7 1/4 and only 13around  not sure if its to short to the backboard yet its in the freezer  just getting the scoop before hand
thanks
Gary

[3bears]

You can use two part foam to foam it back together or you can use any good adhesive. Once you mount the cape you staple the cape to the back of the form and that also locks them together. Pretty easy. 3bears

[garywenz1]

ok thank you very much
now about the length problem lol

[3bears]

What is it, a doe?

[Matt]

How short is your eye to nose on the form? Most of the time I will try and go a touch smaller on that measurement anyway, it makes for a much better fit. If you are talking more than a 1/2" then you might consider it as you might get into head issues then.

[bullwhacker]

If I have to shorten it I usually cut if off where needed, trace the form back onto new wood and cut that out, and then foam it onto the form.

[tem]

If I have to shorten it I usually cut if off where needed, trace the form back onto new wood and cut that out, and then foam it onto the form.

thats how i do it.

[garywenz1]

cool I will try that      Its a small buck my nephew killed   the cape is 7 1/4  13

[cooterwhitt]

Heck Michael p has a cool tutorial on short capes check that out

[garywenz1]

ty cooterwitt I will do that

[3bears]

Is that neck measurement after tanning, or meat measurement? If it were me I would probably order the form with the right e-n and the closest neck size and rasp down the form to fit. I supsect that you might be able to stretch that cape some, if tanned properly. 3bears

[garywenz1]

I can't seem to find Michel P tutorial on short capes