jode hillman

Might could see if @patrick mccarthy could make you one as well. He has made quite a few in the past that you can see pictures of some...

I use spruce. Laminate the top and bottom after hollowing the two halves. Nice wood to work. These harlequins will see a rough life here...

I too cannot use white pine. Mine was not due to carving, but my allergy sensitivity came from using it in the cabinet shop. We had to...

White pine is a good alternative to Atlantic cedar, and I use it in heads and bodies. 2" thickness will do both on 98% of species. A...

This is very sad news indeed. I first met George many years ago at the Ohio Westlake decoy show. We soon became friends, and up until...

RIP Mr Williams.

I always enjoyed the decoy Jedi master when he would have his work posted. I never had the privilege of meeting in person but I will...

Sorry to hear this news.

All~ I believe I met George only once - up in Clayton in the early 20-teens. He sent this fine Broadie-Beak to our (LI Decoy...

I first “met” George via this website and then actually first time in person in his beloved Argentina. George was always willing to...

He was a character and will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. I can only imagine the “finds” that will come out of his...

George was a fixture of this site in the early days and certainly had a following. I know I had a rig of his gadwall decoys and they...

Well, darn. Didn’t expect to read this today. George was one the most well known and well respected members of our family here on the...

I saw him at the World's in April. He was still competing. Gave me a big hug. He will be missed.