Recent content by D. Hinton

Tried carving today but wasn’t in the cards First broke the foredom drive shaft .. spares in storage Then got carried away and the head I was whittling on looks like a conehead now

Imitation is the highest form of flattery

I first “met” George via this website and then actually first time in person in his beloved Argentina. George was always willing to share decoy patterns and color schemes when asked and if you knew George his stern “opinionated” thoughts on decoys. I’m happy to have been his friend over the...

Do you have the smith’s information

That is a very beautiful gun … jealous she came into your possession vs mine. Are you going to take it out some this season ?

Unless you are dead set on a wooden boat I would contact a builder about constructing you one out of aluminum with the plans you want. I unfortunately can’t remember who but a couple of years ago I was able to find someone that was building the broadbill style boats out of aluminum … get the...

I love that spalted pecan

Today much to my disgruntlement today was spent replacing a portion of the deck. It all needs some repair work but this was the most pressing . In the tear down process I was honestly surprised it hadn’t fallen in on its own by how rotten the steps were (primary concern at this time ) Demo...

I find the concept of 3D printers amazing . I kinda want to dip my toe in that world .. but it’s more of a toy than a have to and right now it’s one more distraction in a sea of being pulled 30 ways at once

Yes there are … wish I could afford some of them