View Full Version : Boiling moose/elk/bison skulls
boneswells
09-27-2012, 11:38 AM
I was wondering what size of pot (dimensions/liters) a guy needs to boil off moose, elk and bison skulls european style? Wondering what kind of set ups you guys are using?
Thanks :razz:
steepNdeep
09-27-2012, 01:23 PM
I've boiled a few... I've tried everything from laundry tubs & coleman stoves to the latest greatest setup - a 24" x 24" superpot that I bought at an Italian grocery store roped up to a plant hanger on a beam sitting on the side burner of my BBQ. It's best to boil heads outside if there's a woman in the house... :D (Hint: Pressure washers are your friend) I'll try to find a pic, but here's the finished product:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6685565601_f586706c61_z.jpg
I bought a garbage can,cut out slots for the antlers to fit in,filled it up with water to see where the leaks were ! Mine had a couple little leaks on the seam, fixed them with solder and plumbing torch! I then boiled head with Borax,came out great!We have used it for bear heads ect since ! $20 was a good investment !
http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy226/Hunterspy/Photo0003.jpghttp://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy226/Hunterspy/Photo0001.jpghttp://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy226/Hunterspy/Photo0005.jpg
The Tin Can Moose LOL !
Drillbit
09-27-2012, 03:59 PM
Steam Cleaner works awesome.
kgriz
09-27-2012, 06:45 PM
I boiled out a huge bison skull in a 45 gallon drum cut to about 2/3 height; beware when doing antlers in the garbage can idea and big pots to wrap the antlers where they touch the metal with thick tinfoil or they will often discolor
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