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On Time Buck Boiler
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SKU: WX2*0189043
Overview
Built for hunters preparing a European-style skull mount, this unit is designed to simplify the boiling process with household electricity instead of propane. It uses ordinary tap water and dish detergent, with a heating setup intended to keep temperature more consistent through the roughly 6–8 hour process and reduce the need to monitor for boil-overs. A mild electric current helps speed the work, and the skull can be rinsed off when finished and readied for mounting. It includes a heavy-duty power cord with a safety breaker and weighs approximately 6 lbs., 8 oz.
Why Hunters Choose the On Time
Uses Household
Electricity instead of propane for
Helps Maintain
More constant temperature during the
Uses Ordinary
Tap water and dish detergent
Includes Heavy-duty
Power cord with safety breaker
Designed Reduce
Boil-overs and simplify cleanup
Key Features
- Creates European-style skull trophies using household electricity instead of propane.
- Patent-pending heating element helps maintain a more constant temperature during the boil.
- Uses ordinary tap water and dish detergent for the cleaning process.
- Mild electric current speeds the process for efficient skull preparation.
- Heavy-duty power cord includes a safety breaker.
- Approximate boil time is 6 to 8 hours.
Best Used For
- Hunters preparing European-style skull mounts from harvested bucks at home
- Users wanting a household-electric alternative to propane for long boiling sessions
- Those who prefer a more controlled boil with less need to monitor boil-overs
- DIY trophy preparers using ordinary tap water and dish detergent
- Hunters seeking a straightforward setup for cleaning skulls before mounting
Specifications
| Boil Time | Approx. 6-8 hr. |
|---|---|
| Detergent | Dish detergent |
| Heating Element | Patent-pending heating element |
| Power Cord | Heavy-duty power cord with safety breaker |
| Power Source | Household electricity |
| Purpose | European-style skull trophy preparation |
| Temperature Control | More reliably constant than propane |
| Water Type | Ordinary tap water |
| Weight | Approx. 6 lbs., 8 oz. |
Pros
- Uses household electricity instead of propane for the boiling process
- Helps maintain a more constant temperature during the 6–8 hour process
- Uses ordinary tap water and dish detergent
- Includes a heavy-duty power cord with safety breaker
- Designed to reduce boil-overs and simplify cleanup
- Approximate weight of 6 lbs., 8 oz.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires household electricity, so it is not as portable as a propane-based setup.
- The process still takes approximately 6–8 hours, so it is not a quick cleanup method.
- Uses ordinary tap water and dish detergent, which keeps it simple but means results depend on proper setup and monitoring.
- Designed for European-style skull trophies, so it is a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose boiling system.
Suggested Comparisons
- European skull mounting supplies
- Game processing equipment
- Hunting trophy preparation tools
- Electric outdoor heating equipment
Suggested Accessories
- Skull mounting plaque
- Taxidermy cleaning brush
- Bone degreasing detergent
- Protective gloves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the On Time Buck Boiler used for?
It is designed to help create a European-style skull trophy from a deer skull.
Does it use propane or electricity?
It uses household electricity through a patent-pending heating element, rather than a propane system.
What supplies are needed to use it?
The product description says it uses ordinary tap water and dish detergent.
How long does the process take?
The description gives an approximate boil time of 6-8 hours.
What safety or convenience features are mentioned?
The description mentions a heavy-duty power cord with a safety breaker, a more constant temperature than propane, and no need to watch for boil-overs.