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29 September 2013, 02:35
Mike Benedum
Cape Buffalo euro mounts
Finished up an idea of mine recently. I think it turned out well. Still waiting on a few more to show up to complete it.


29 September 2013, 03:55
BNagel
Awesome!


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29 September 2013, 05:26
HendrikNZ
very nice
10 October 2013, 02:25
BigUglyMan
Yup.


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10 October 2013, 06:04
Mike Benedum
Added one head.

10 October 2013, 17:48
matt u
I like this display...Very nice!
12 October 2013, 07:07
MJines
quote:
Originally posted by matt u:
I like this display...Very nice!


Ditto.


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12 October 2013, 21:09
pagosawingnut
Very nice. I had been toying with the same type of display from a ground pedestal. Now i know what it would look like. Thanks
16 October 2013, 09:55
TrophyShotPrints
I like it!
Well done tu2
07 January 2014, 08:50
BigUglyMan
Have you got a photo of that from 45 degrees or so? I like the look of it. Do you think it might look better if it was a bit taller so that the skulls on top don't block the ones underneath?


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07 January 2014, 19:54
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Very cool idea!


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09 January 2014, 06:18
Mike Benedum


I didn't want to make it any bigger than it was due to weight.
09 January 2014, 08:32
lavaca
Like it. Mind if I steal it?
10 January 2014, 01:26
Mike Benedum
Have at it. It a simple design, but i had never seen anything like it before. Just a little bit of trial and error until I figured out the angles and spacing.
11 January 2014, 00:07
Dogleg
Perfect timing, I was wondering what to do with seven buffalo skulls. And three musk-ox.

I'm thinking I'll extend the backboard all the way to the floor to make it load bearing, and lag bolt it to the wall. One or two of the skulls can hide the bolt heads.
12 January 2014, 02:44
Mike Benedum


I built a box to allow the rearward sweep of the horns to clear the wall. The box is attached to the wall with cleats cut at opposing 45s at the top and in the middle of the box. The box cleats are attached using pocket screws, and the wall cleats are screwed into a stud with three long screws each. The heads are drilled out to accept a length of all thread.
17 January 2014, 08:09
lavaca
A stack of buff skulls would be impressive and I've quit requesting capes until I get something really incredible. Your idea is incredible and impressive.
18 January 2014, 00:20
Use Enough Gun
Hey Mike: Great idea and set up! tu2 Thanks for sharing it with us! I too, was wondering what I could do with my european cape buffalo skull mounts. Now I know! Big Grin
18 January 2014, 03:14
Mike Benedum
Thanks for the compliments. Glad y'all like it.
02 February 2014, 03:07
LittleJoe
Very nice. I am jealous. I want just one buff.
21 May 2014, 06:29
Mike Benedum
Last one added.

07 June 2014, 23:48
Grafton
Very nice. Truly a wonderful idea and execution. Bravo!


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11 June 2014, 23:51
TrophyShotPrints
EXCELLENT!!!
Really like this new photo with the top tier mounted tu2
IMPRESSIVE!!!
15 June 2014, 00:01
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Unique


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15 June 2014, 00:04
Orvar
Very cool!
15 June 2014, 04:10
Larry Sellers
Great idea with splendid results. I have two Buff skulls and really have not figured out what to do with them. Actually left last years in Moz for that reason. Kinda makes me wish I had brought it back. Might make it an easy decision for this year though. Congrats again.

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