Thanks for the kind comments on my gallows! It turned out a little larger than I had figured (It is almost 10' tall!) and it weighs a ton! The steel "Plates" are actually pieces of wood cut out and painted black to look like iron plates. I used an old hay hook so I could easily put up and take down the pirate skeleton. I have an old metal closet rod holder (painted black) for my lantern hook and I have several small battery operated votive candle lights inside the lantern to light it up at night. I threw a cargo net on the deck, along with a few bones to give it a well used look. And finally, I wrapped the lower base of the upright with rope to hide the bolts....(I need to take some more pics!) The crowning jewel is the vulture from the Spirit of Halloween store and I think it looks pretty cool on the crossbeam Thanks for the inspiration!!! Mick
Scary Firefighter, I finished my gallows and posted some pics.....check them out and see what you think!
Scary Firefighter, I love your pirate gallows! I am thinking on building one just like it for my haunt this year.... !!!
