I want to know if I can use a buttless epply earliner with the cartilidge in? I have used the McKenzie cartilidge liners, however I would like to have them without the butts.
Not looking for a perfect creature, just an imperfect one with cartilidge in and earliners that can be multi-directional.
Thanks, John
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YOU CAN USE THE McKenzie YOU JUST HAVE TO CUT THE EAR BUTTS OFF WITH SISSORS I DO IT ALL THE TIME
take out the cartilidge. The Epplys you are talking about are thick and will not fit WITHOUT REMOVEING the cartilidge. They are made to REPLACE the cartilidge. Why do you insist on leaveing it in and go against the grain. Why are you afraid to take out the cartilidge? You have to ask twice, did your mom constantly tell you no all the time? And you kept asking anyway?
Do what ever the hell you want. Your statement: "Not looking for a perfect creature, just an imperfect one with cartilidge in and earliners that can be multi-directional." says a lot about you!
It seems that most of the people who respond to posts only read half or skim over it and miss the actual question. The perfect creature comment was sarcastic in response to George, it had nothing to do with the level of skill I have, or intend to reach. No disrespect to George he was right, but it was not the answer to the question I asked. In response to being told twice I haven't been told once yet. Everyone except RS (Thankyou for your reponse RS)failed to comprehend or either didn't read the question and did not respond appropriately.
John
HELL NO. You can't use an earliner and the cartilage. Is that better? But of course, you wouldn't have even asked the question if you figured someone was going to tell you that, now would you? So maybe Booger nailed it. If you're too lazy or inexperienced to remove that cartilage like 99% of us who use earliners do, then go ahead and do what you want. Your question is one that paints all of us into a corner. Why is it OUR fault that you can't figure out what you intend to do?
...you John...Yes you can...Lots of taxidermist in my area do...but ...the downfall is...and I,ve seen it time and time again...the ear is almost certain to drum ...bondo IMO is ten times faster and no problem with drumming ...GL TD
The ear will look like a big pile of crap...but who cares, it does'nt need to be perfect...huh?
My aren't we sensitive.
Just wanted to know if the liner would hold up and support the cartilidge without folding in or giving way during drying.
Thanks, for all your support.
You guys really create an atmosphere condusive to asking questions in this forum and put a person at ease.
Totally removing the fear of asking for information.
Also, Booger in one of your previous post you said, "...but there is no reason to pit him down ther is no question a stupid question.Yall need to grow up and help the guy." So, to you I say physician heal thyself.
George I did not mean to back you into a corner. I meant to ask a question and have it answered constructively. If I wasn't clear to what information I was seeking I apologize.
John
You were looking for someone that would tell you that using sh1tty methods of taxidermy was OK. You got it and now you're satisfied. That's a shame. Because dozens of people use inferior methods does not make it right and by continuing poor practices, you invite your customers to accept inferior work because "everyone else does it". And that's patently untrue. If you insist on leaving the cartilage in, then learn the Bondo method (though I'd strongly suggest you use Epo-Grip Ear Magic instead). In my opinion, McKenzie has done the industry a great disservice by even implying that ANY KIND OF LINER could be used with the cartilage left inside the ear intact. No other supplier does it or advertises it and I expected McKenzie to stay on that leading edge.
...but, I will learn to remove the cartilidge. I plan to do it this summer. However, I wanted to experiment and see how it would look, if it was going to fold, curl, or pull I wasn't going to waste the time. But as long as the epply liner would support the ear after drying I wanted to see how it would turn out.
Thanks, John
What do you have to gain by waiting till summer? There is a tutorial at McKenzie? I believe you can print and follow not to mention getting someone to walk you thruogh it. I learned it in less then 1 hour so can you. It really is not that hard and looks so much better, and if you do exactly what you are told they won't drum. I have pictures of the process if you would like to see them let me know.