How to Label Euro Skulls

[Boone66]

I've noticed the same thing; regional difference. But I suppose even that is changing as the "with teeth" versions become more ubiquitous.

thats a shame, I prefer them with out teeth. I would like to find one of the skull jigs.

 

[DieJager]

thats a shame, I prefer them with out teeth. I would like to find one of the skull jigs.

We have a lot of them in Europe. Costs about 60 bucks. I even seen one set that included a electric saw.

 

[Sabre]

thats a shame, I prefer them with out teeth. I would like to find one of the skull jigs.

I don't see why it is a shame. If you like them without teeth, you can still have yours cut that way and people that like it with teeth can get them done that way for their own.

 

[Sabre]

We have a lot of them in Europe. Costs about 60 bucks. I even seen one set that included a electric saw.View attachment 706199

That is cool. I have never seen the jig before. I thought the taxidermist just approximated where a good looking cut would be and cut them. Just never gave it more thought than that before.

 

[DieJager]

That is cool. I have never seen the jig before. I thought the taxidermist just approximated where a good looking cut would be and cut them. Just never gave it more thought than that before.

You can adjust it yourself. It is for home use, I don't think taxidermists use them. Got one myself. Getting better every time I use it.

First one I did free hand without the jig. Botched that one . But nobody notices it until you come real close to the skull. Afterwards bought the jig.

I cut them when they are still "green". I found that works better for me. Of course first fleshing the skull. After the cut I boil them for a short time.

 

[Sabre]

We have a lot of them in Europe. Costs about 60 bucks. I even seen one set that included a electric saw.View attachment 706199

Anyone have any idea where a jig like this could be purchased in the states? Everything I find is from Europe. Which makes sense, but I wouldn't mind finding something in the US to order.

 

[DieJager]

Anyone have any idea where a jig like this could be purchased in the states? Everything I find is from Europe. Which makes sense, but I wouldn't mind finding something in the US to order.

In honestly wouldn't know. Also this is made for especially roe deer and similar sizes, chamois.
I do not think the American deer species would fit.

 

[UKHunter]

I do all mine by hand with a wood saw. Its not that difficult to do. Just have the head so the back of the skull and antlers are on the floor, nose pointing towards the sky and decide the line you want to make your cut on and saw.

Tip - you get a much better cut and finish if you do this before the skull is boiled. Doing it after the skull is more brittle and you may get a less neat finish.

 

[Red Leg]

Not to sabotage the thread, but when did the euro mont change? When I was stationed in Germany, the scull was cut in a jig, from the back, through the middle of the eyes and nasal cavity. A really nice looking mount, without teeth in it. Oh, and yes either a permanent marker inside the bottom of the scull, or a nice plack.

It varies from country to country. Spanish taxidermists tend to use the whole skull. Generally, Germany and Austria continue to cut the skull as you describe for mounting. That style is what most would call a traditional Euro mount. The full skull seems to be the norm here in the US - so much so it probably should be called the American mount.

I had the Spanish taxidermist due it in their traditional way, but I actually much prefer the cut skull look. The whole skull - particularly something in a deer species - to me looks like something found in the back forty. Except for buffalo, I have had all my African Euros done in the traditional form.

These various deer and the two hartebeest (a Lichtenstein and a red) are done in the traditional style.