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European Skull....Filling Brain Cavity

Discussion in 'Skulls and Skeletons' started by Ken 2, Nov 24, 2016.

  1. Nov 24, 2016 #1
    Ken 2

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    I have been using thinned Bondo to fill brain cavity on my European skull mounts. Don't like the smell or the expense. Anyone ever tried plaster. I fill the cavity to have some thing that won't split when I drill and attach skull to panel. Thanks.
     
  3. Nov 28, 2016 #2
    chamonix

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    Not familiar with filling cavity. I've simply pre-drilled holes and not had splitting occur. Have also used spring loaded drywall anchors pushed through a drilled hole.
     

  5. Nov 28, 2016 #3
    gill1

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    I just drill a hole a little bigger then a plastic drywall anchor. The kind used for hanging pictures when you cant hit a stud. then put use 2 part epoxy in the hole add ancore and wait till it drys to secure it.
     
  6. Nov 30, 2016 #4
    Ken 2

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    Thanks for the replies and will give the anchors a try. Sure would simplify the process.
     
  7. Dec 1, 2016 #5
    QBD

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    I drill a hole, insert the plastic dry wall anchor and mount the head on the panel with a single screw in the anchor. Have never used epoxy on the skull/anchor and never had an issue. I am dealing with eastern whitetails. I would try the same with mid-western whitetails which are generally larger/heavier to determine if the system was stout enough. Might have to adjust the hole/anchor size and screw size.