mounting bear skull idea

[srupp]

Here is a idea for mouting a bear skull..I did this one up in my shop for a friend..its a oak solid wood frame with a photo behind archival glass and matted and the shell is engraved with the year(done @ jewlrey shop ) and the skul is angled down @ 45 degrees and looks to be floating...a nice way to display a trophy skull from hunting???

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/sam4.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/sam1.jpg



Steven Rupp

[Gateholio]

Looks great!

:biggrin:

[tomahawk]

Great way to display it.

[swamper]

I have seen this mount, it looks awesome.

[sirttt]

i like it i may steal your idea hope you dont mind

sirttt

[srupp]

nope ..just do a GOOD job MISTER..oops..

ya I imagine being from Quesnel you would...lmao

Steven

[Bighorn hunter]

very cool, nice job srupp

bhh

[The Dawg]

Looks good, I wouldnt mind doing my upcoming spring bear like that!

[pupper]

yah that looks awesome. Did you use a cabinet door?

[Phil]

Looks outstanding! Nice job! I like the empty shell included in the display too.

[Thunderstix]

Wow! That does look smokin'

[srupp]

yes I made a oak raised pannel like you would find on a kitchen door..cept a bit taller lol..since I also make kitchen cabinets no biggee...


it turned out fine

Steven

[LeverActionJunkie]

I really like that Idea srupp it turned out nice :)

[Leaseman]

As usual, very nice work Mr. Rupp...:smile:

[srupp]

Thanks guys...H i Mike....maybe we do one for Nicks bear..when ya get up here....we are STILL growing one big one for him...

Steven

[bsa30-06]

Nicely done, i like it.

[srupp]

thanks all it went to a GREAT guy and his wife in Quesnel....

Steven

[willyqbc]

I will try to get a picture up of where this beautiful piece now resides. It is a very special reminder of my wifes first bear, particularly considering it was the only thing we could take away from it. Sam was very upset about no hide and no meat from her first bear...that is until she saw what the Ruppster made for her!!!

Thanks again!
Chris

[pupper]

I will try to get a picture up of where this beautiful piece now resides. It is a very special reminder of my wifes first bear, particularly considering it was the only thing we could take away from it. Sam was very upset about no hide and no meat from her first bear...that is until she saw what the Ruppster made for her!!!

Thanks again!
Chris

oh cool, it was for Sam. Good trophy!

[Steeleco]

That is a great idea, consider it pilfered. :roll:;-)
We have the round and the recovered bullet from my son's first bear last spring. Just never came up with a good plan for them all.

What did you use to mount the bone?

[srupp]

Hmmm I used a short piece of a white coat hanger with 190 degree bends one on each end that slip into the natural holes in the jaw at the back ( widest part of the jaw ) this was epoxied in with 2 part epoxi..and this "hooks " into a white plastic generic closet storage hook attatched to the angled base board. A second short piece of coat hanger wire connects the jaw and main skull in case it ever gets bumped.Sounds technical but works like a charm..and is invisible from almost any angle..

Steven

[hunter1947]

That's the first time I have seen a bear skull displayed like this ,very nice Peace of art.:cool:.http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif.

[houndogger]

I think if I mounted some of mine like that the wife might let them come back in the living room:| Nice job.

[srupp]

Thanks guys..I posted it to give others a new?? idea... there are a million ways to do things and this was a new??idea...everyone except the one VERY PERSONAL NEGATIVE:mad: turkey who sent me a rude PM..and have NO problem with others copying the idea..I think it looks great and I was proud of the work I did for Sam...its not what they envisioned when they hired me but with imput from my wife..and 30 years of woodworking and help from a Taxidermist I am glad Sam and her family like it..coming up with new ideas is sometimes a risk?????

As for the rude lone individual...oh well I once had someone E-MAIL me about some survival first aid advice I gave out and he "informed me " that HE was a 3 year vetern with a first aid ticket and HE felt I was wrong..that was HIS point of view I reminded him my point of view was merely 32 years as a full time TRAUMA PARAMEDIC for the province of BC...so what did I know..I guess it goes to show you cant please everyone...feel free to use the idea or not..I was merely trying to be helpful..and IMHO..I like the square pannel with the photo and the cartridge and I thought the oak highlighted the photo complimented the engraved shell casing...and worked well together with the floating skull..but HEY thats what I was TRYING to do...

IF you dont like it...fine dont use it... just dont e-mail me to tell me why you as a woodworker could have done a "much better job.."

oh ya ..in FACT I did recieve payment for this "pathetic" attempt..SHEEEEEEESH

MAKES A GUY gunshy to post anything...

Steven

[BCJunior]

very nice Steven! i have never seen anything that creative for a bear skull before great stuff.

[LeverActionJunkie]

Ah don't listen to the negative buggar. I'd a paid for a piece like that no prob, I really thought it turned out well.

[srupp]

Sorry for the rant..I appologize..I will sketch out the wire connections and post them in case someone wants to do this type on their own...

Steven

[pupper]

...
IF you dont like it...fine dont use it... just dont e-mail me to tell me why you as a woodworker could have done a "much better job.."

MAKES A GUY gunshy to post anything...

Steven

Sorry to hear that someone said that Steven, you did a great job and jerk offs like the one who PMed you have nothing positive to add to this forum. Nothing like sharing your hard earned crafts just to get shot down:oops:

thanks for sharing

[Chuck]

I like that.....very balanced, and artfully done. Congratulations!

[Schmaus]

You did a wicked job on that mount. I will try and get myself a bear for sure now this spring. :)

P.S. Don't let the tightybums on this site bring you down lol

[porcupine]

Really nice way to display your trophy!
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[6 K]

WOW! Nice .. Very Nice. I can hardly believe someone would bash that. :shock: I now have an idea what to do with a skull that has been in my freezer since '03. Thanks. Please don't stop posting ideas regardless of other opinions.

[Elkhound]

Love it Steven. A great Idea.

[srupp]

thanks..I was just tired and with the weather.. kinda busy @ work..and may be too thin skinned for a fat guy to listen to a 200 word critisism of my woodwork...the customers were happy and I did my best .. story closed..

Steven

[Gateholio]

Thanks guys..I posted it to give others a new?? idea... there are a million ways to do things and this was a new??idea...everyone except the one VERY PERSONAL NEGATIVE:mad: turkey who sent me a rude PM..and have NO problem with others copying the idea..I think it looks great and I was proud of the work I did for Sam...its not what they envisioned when they hired me but with imput from my wife..and 30 years of woodworking and help from a Taxidermist I am glad Sam and her family like it..coming up with new ideas is sometimes a risk?????

As for the rude lone individual...oh well I once had someone E-MAIL me about some survival first aid advice I gave out and he "informed me " that HE was a 3 year vetern with a first aid ticket and HE felt I was wrong..that was HIS point of view I reminded him my point of view was merely 32 years as a full time TRAUMA PARAMEDIC for the province of BC...so what did I know..I guess it goes to show you cant please everyone...feel free to use the idea or not..I was merely trying to be helpful..and IMHO..I like the square pannel with the photo and the cartridge and I thought the oak highlighted the photo complimented the engraved shell casing...and worked well together with the floating skull..but HEY thats what I was TRYING to do...

IF you dont like it...fine dont use it... just dont e-mail me to tell me why you as a woodworker could have done a "much better job.."

oh ya ..in FACT I did recieve payment for this "pathetic" attempt..SHEEEEEEESH

MAKES A GUY gunshy to post anything...

Steven


Sounds to me like the guy is a weenie8-)

[RMG]

A very nice, well thought out piece of art. Definately, first class. Always nice to see something of a personal flavour. Definately have to hang something like it on my wall. Thanks for the idea.

[srupp]

I have a couple more woodworking ideas..i'll post over the next while..

also.....IF anyone has a idea for portable or storage box for reloading..I am in the process of designing one for a real GREAT guy..please PM me ONLY..THANK YOU

PS ...Gate...I am not a weinie its TEENY wienie...

Steven

[Will]

MAKES A GUY gunshy to post anything...

Steven
There will always be Weenies that justify thier existance in life by Poo-pooing on everyone else, they simply can't help it !

I did indeed take some ideas from your work for my 1st Archery Bear Plaque I have planned....of course I have yet to obtain a specimen....we'll see how that goes in a few months :wink:

Thanks for showing this "Mount" again Srupp ! :cool:

[Tank]

I have seen this mount first hand as well and think it is one of the better bear skull displays I have come across. I would like to see any other ideas Srupp has up his sleeve!

[srupp]

Will IF I can help in any way..please dont hesitate to ask....

Steven

[Gateholio]

PS ...Gate...I am not a weinie its TEENY wienie...

Steven

ha ha

As will said, there are always some weenie around...Sure, some super duper capt woodworker *may* be able to make somethign a wee bit better..but WHO CARES?? Your mount is EXCELLENT, looks great and it is done form the heart...:smile:

[Gateholio]

Okay. portabel reloading..

I take my reloaing gear to the range, so I am reasonably informed on this..

If there is no 'shack" or bulding to get out of the wind,then that is the big issue.

Beam scales (nd electronic ones too) don't do great in the wind.

I'd start with a sturdy "box"

A "box wiht a couple of compartments (so you can clam p a press, keep a scale out of the wind) is a good start.

Keep in mind the stress that a press uses...It is considerable. Tat press needs to be mounted securely- you don't want it to wobble around.

I think a 2 compartment "box" that is reinforced, and could be clamped to tailgate, would work well.

Do a search on the web, there are many guys tht have built "mobile" reloading rigs.

I'm lucky in that a couple of years ago we built a new range, and I insisted that we build some sturdy benches for clamping presses in the shooitng shack. Volunteering has *some* perks....:smile:

[Mr. Dean]

I think I've seen this before... As then, it still impresses me.
I like keeping the spent cases also. This is a great way of keeping things together.

[hunter1947]

Thanks guys..I posted it to give others a new?? idea... there are a million ways to do things and this was a new??idea...everyone except the one VERY PERSONAL NEGATIVE:mad: turkey who sent me a rude PM..and have NO problem with others copying the idea..I think it looks great and I was proud of the work I did for Sam...its not what they envisioned when they hired me but with imput from my wife..and 30 years of woodworking and help from a Taxidermist I am glad Sam and her family like it..coming up with new ideas is sometimes a risk?????

As for the rude lone individual...oh well I once had someone E-MAIL me about some survival first aid advice I gave out and he "informed me " that HE was a 3 year vetern with a first aid ticket and HE felt I was wrong..that was HIS point of view I reminded him my point of view was merely 32 years as a full time TRAUMA PARAMEDIC for the province of BC...so what did I know..I guess it goes to show you cant please everyone...feel free to use the idea or not..I was merely trying to be helpful..and IMHO..I like the square pannel with the photo and the cartridge and I thought the oak highlighted the photo complimented the engraved shell casing...and worked well together with the floating skull..but HEY thats what I was TRYING to do...

IF you dont like it...fine dont use it... just dont e-mail me to tell me why you as a woodworker could have done a "much better job.."

oh ya ..in FACT I did recieve payment for this "pathetic" attempt..SHEEEEEEESH

MAKES A GUY gunshy to post anything...

Steven Srupp ,it sounds like this guy is jealous of your work ,now if the table was turned ,it would be different story ,don't let it bother you ,the way you did it is smashing ,good idea on your part ,congrats on a wonderful job done.
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[LostInSpaces]

Hats off to you. Nice clean work.