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TAXIDERMY MOUNTING STAND
Taxidermy mounting stand plans for whitetail deer and game head taxidermy.  Inexpensive approach for beginning whitetail taxidermist, or those extra stands.
By Glen Conley of:
WHITETAIL DESIGNER SYSTEMS, INC.
mounting stand parts
You can get the hardware components from just about any hardware or home improvement store.  For the one in this example, 3/4 " black pipe and galvanize fittings were used.

Pictured are 3/4" x 24" threaded both ends black pipe, 3/4" x 6" black pipe nipple, 3/4" flanges, 3/4" lock nut, and 5/16" x 11/2" lag screws.  Absent when photo was taken, 3/4" galvanized 90 degree elbow.
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Wood stock is 1-2 x 10 x 20", 2-2 x 4 x 20", and 2- 1 x 4 x width of 2 x 10.
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Assembly is just as simple as it looks.  I like to set the stand on the floor when I slide a cape on.  I also like setting the stand on the floor when I am doing form alterations, that provides a better three dimensional view of the work piece.  The 1 x 4 cross member allows me to stick my foot in the space to help stabilize.

The 24" pipe length I use lets me use existing table top heights that I have.  I have a wooden box that I will set this size stand on for sewing.

If you only do a few mounts per year, you might want to consider a plywood bottom for the base.That would allow you to unscrew your parts, and store inside, taking up a minimal amount of space..

If you want a taxidermy reference photo wall, like you see in the background, you can get the various WHITETAIL DESIGNER SYSTEMS taxidermy reference photo disks, and print your own to fit 8 x 10 frames.
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