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Looking for a Mudbuddy or Beavertail pop-up blind for a 1648. Send me a message if you have a blind you are ready to let go. Thanks Tim

Site member Brad Taylor recently left his position as an eighth grade math teacher to become the Shop Teacher at South Rowan High School. Their first class project will be to build a duck boat! How cool is that? Due to school budgeting constraints Brad has set up a GoFundMe account to raise...

I really like using the StarCraft v-shaped hulls for tender boats...very roomy, handle and ride well. However, their original construction utilized a 1.5" thick wooden transom which is about 70" wide. The combination of the transom span, a four stroke engine that weighs in excess of...

I've been bringing this project along, slowly, the past couple of years. Sandblasted, painted and rewired the trailer. Stripped the hull, inside and out. Flipped the beast over (with help from friends) to coat the bottom with slick epoxy bottom product. Flipped it back over (with...

In this interview Jim Wierzba shares his knowledge of Wisconsin decoys and the artists that made them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koxUumfsDLo Tim

From the civil war era decoys of Ohio to the post Mason era decoys of Missouri here are two new interviews for your enjoyment: Ohio Decoys with Jeff Hay : www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x7QLYC6DrQ Missouri Decoys with Dr. Greg Renner: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ho7wkHw9w0 Tim

Come visit with Ken Cole as he talks about one of Michigan's most beloved decoy makers...Ben Schmidt https://youtu.be/oyY8a8KX0Xc

In this segment Bruce Lowe talks about Louisiana decoys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxeUFJM_b0c Enjoy Tim

If you're interested or just curious about Mason decoys, here's an interview with one of the guys that literally wrote the book. Russ Goldberger shares some great information on identifying and evaluating Mason Premier, Challenge and Standard grade decoys. Hope you enjoy the video. Tim...

Pair of Phil Babe Bluebills. These birds came out of Phil's personal hunting rig. $375 for the pair. [inline BabeDrake.jpg] [inline BabeHen.jpg] [inline BabeBrand.jpg]

I'm refurbishing a 1974 StarCraft Holiday 21 footer. I'd like to install an air-ride type pedestal seat for the helm and passenger. Anyone have experience with the Springfield Mainstay pedestals, Marine Tech Softride pedestals, or similar pedestals? Thanks Tim

Got to visit with the folks from Illinois River HRC. Great group of folks. If you're looking for tips on training a retriever, or looking for someone to train with check out your local Hunting Retriever Club. Put together a 6 min video from Saturday's visit, hope you enjoy it...

Just posted a new video segment on Canadian decoy carver Duncan Ducharme. Pat Gregory does a great job sharing his knowledge of these folky working birds. Here's the link: http://www.thedecoyshed.org/on_the_mantel2.php?id=31

I have one set of Feather Stamps left. There are four stamps in each set, and the sizes vary to produce different size feather impressions. These stamps are modeled after and are similar to the stamp shown in the attach photo. $250 per set with $10 shipping & handling.

Hi guys...just finished editing and posting a segment on the 50th National Vintage Decoy & Sporting Collectibles show. This segment contains footage of the gunning box collection we talked about a while ago. Hope you enjoy it. http://www.thedecoyshed.org/on_the_road2.php?id=30 Tim

Finally located someone with the equipment, skill and willingness to make a set of Feather Stamps similar to the ones Pat demonstrated in the video we produced last year. The stamps are made out of high carbon spring steel, so they will hold their edge and will tolerate getting smacked with...

As I mentioned on Eric's "In Awe" thread members of this site generously donated hand-crafted decoys to be auctioned for the benefit of youth activites here in Central Illinois. Wanted to thank the contributors again, and show photos of the donated birds. Due to their generousity we raised...

Hi Chip Saw your post over in the Classifieds...couldn't respond there so I'm posting here. Pat Gregory and I picked up several long paddles (we call them Push-Paddles) from Bill Hease a few years back. Bill's paddles are made from White Ash and have performed well for us. We...

Good morning I'm looking for input regarding a boat trailer winch. Will be loading a Starcraft 21' V-hull onto a trailer with bunks. So a long pull with friction. Thoughts on brands and models? Thanks Tim

Happened upon a series of videos on YouTube that are just fantastic. Go to YouTube and search for Tips From A Shipwright. Wonderful traditional boat building/repair techniques. Check them out I think you'll enjoy them. Tim