pinning

Submitted by mark on 12/12/2002. ( ) 12.35.36.5

i have just mounted a whitetail using McKenzie 8600 series form
also i used dp and hide paste. i pinned the depressions in the neck area using T pins and strips of vinyl with T pin heads almost touching
the mount looks good but it seems the depressions are a little too deep
did i drive the pins in too far or use the wrong thing? any help
will be appreciated..... mark

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Yes

This response submitted by George on 12/12/2002. ( georoof@aol.com ) 205.188.209.42

Use foam neck material under the T pins next time. Try to remove them before you hide paste dries or you'll have a dimpled deer.


neck material?

This response submitted by mark on 12/12/2002. ( ) 12.35.36.5

thanks george but i dont understand what you mean by neck material?
do i get it from McKenzie or where and what size... mark


neck foam

This response submitted by Frank E. Kotula on 12/12/2002. ( basswtrout@aol.com ) 172.128.98.206

It's bird neck material, don't know where in the mag but look under the bird section on get some 1/2" for what your doing.

Now for the commercial: I rather use a quality hide paste from Epo-Grip and there is no pinning or foam strips to hold the hide. Get a hold of Steve and he'll guide you to the right product.


thanks George and Frank

This response submitted by mark on 12/12/2002. ( ) 12.35.36.5

you guys have been most helpful


If you are buying bird neck foam

This response submitted by Oddball on 12/12/2002. ( ) 216.209.149.137

Go to your local home depot, or whatever big chain store you have
you will find from 3/8, to 1 1/4 in the weather stripping aisle.


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