OK I think I have a pretty good idea here but would like some feedback before I actually go ahead and put it together.
This is the rack I found in the "been out walking" thread after cleaning.
I've been told that it would be good to boil it but I kind of like the discoloration as it is and think that boiling it would get rid of that. On the other hand I'm wondering if boiling is better as far as preserving or if that really matters. I did use some bleach to get rid of some mossy green stain.
How long would one boil it?




I'm also using a piece of rough cut full dimension lumber that been here at my place longer than I've been alive. I just cleaned it, left the blade cuts and just used poly satin finish.
Just wondering if it looks as good as I think it does or if the head deserves a better finish store bought type board behind it.
Also could use some ideas on attaching the head to the board. I was planning on wiring it in strategic places where the bone would hide the wire.
Any better products out there that makes this an easier task?
I'd hate to ruin this by rushing it.
Was also planning on giving the antlers a lite rub with furniture polish. Bad idea?