2 SIMPLE Methods , Threaded rods for FORM support

Here is two different tricks for doing the same job... each way needs its own tools so you can choose the one you like and have the tools for... Tell me in the comment area which method you think is better?
First or second ?

[@williamprudence9923]

its so refreshing to find someone of your calibre, who is happy to share tips and techniques. Many thanks Ben

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Thanks William. I have no problem sharing.

[@joseluisbarquero7472]

Buenos detalles. Gracias.

[@muhammadinadghazwan4675]

As usual you are the best

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Cheers

[@glennnielsen2508]

Work smart , nicely done

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Thank you.

[@johnbiro2729]

Great tips Ben. Thank you

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Welcome John

[@garytatterton9461]

Excellent tips I just bolt crop off the end going into form first at an angle, love the snap off👍

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Thanks. The snap off is my favourite too.

[@2anonymous]

Gary, good to see you are still at it. Greetings from your Woodbury tour guide from many years ago, Keith

[@2anonymous]

I just cut a slot with a metal Sawzall blade. That's an interesting first method.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

That’s my favourite too. Snap it off fast and easy.

[@helenavanmaanen6733]

Thanks once again Ben, did you learn or invent these methods yourself? Love to see more of them! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

No worries Helena. Yup I just come up with ideas all the time to simplify things. Cheers

[@ckeg49]

Very helpful tips, thank you! What size diameter rod are you using or suggest?

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

No worries.. we’ll depends.. from 1/4 rod to whatever big I would need.

[@danvanhefty4689]

What kind of clay (medium brown) are you using on your big game heads? I have been using Critter clay but the shrinkage is getting too much and I'm looking for different materials.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

The colour of the clay I use is distracting people. It is regular potters clay. I used to use critters and found no difference between that and the regular potters except it’s high price. So I switched. I deal with shrinkage too. I am trying different methods along the way to see if I can reduce shrinkage once I find out I’ll share.

[@glenngrimes6690]

Are these support rods for heavily antlers or horns from caribou or Ibex etc.

[@ArtofTaxidermy]

Oh it can be used on any mount… I basically use them specially when I resize the form with cuts., so I can give them more strength. Or on any part of the body that I think I weakened during the process or might break with some pressure during the work.