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Hi Steve I don't believe Ben marked his birds for identification, but I'm not certain. I've sent Ken Cole an email asking him your question. I'll post his response as soon I receive it. Tim

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

Hi Dave sorry to hear about your accident. Have you considered a heated glove or glove liner like to ones motorcyclists wear during the winter? They run off of a 12v battery and some can get as warm as 135 degrees. Best of luck! Tim

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...

Joe Pat and I both live in Bloomington. Pat sets up a table to sell the decoys he carves. I set up the Carvers Corner display.

Pat sets up a table in the exhibit hall on Friday and Saturday. We'll also be hosting carving demos in the back right corner of the exhibit hall.

Hi Joe Welcome Pat Gregory and I will be there. Shaping up to be another terrific event this year. Tim

Hi Brandon I built a vise stand similar to the one shown in this photo. It is very handy. Can be moved to take best advantage of whatever light source you have.

For White Cedar check out Dwane Ong of Downriver Cedar on Facebook.

Chris I have a Jack Plate for small engines gathering dust in my garage if your friend decides to go with aluminum. [inline JackPlate.jpg]

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]

Awesome...thanks for sharing with us Ken!

Great stuff Dave! Thanks for sharing! Tim

Thanks Mark I'll take a look at those as well. Tim

Thanks Capt. I'll check them out as well!

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

Hi Brandon I just applied a product called Wetlander to the bottom of an Aluminum StarCraft Tender boat that I'm redoing. I haven't had it in the water yet, but it is certainly slippery. Tim

Hi Kristan You might try reaching out to KeithH...he lives in Locust which is just to the East of Charlotte. Keith has posted some of his work on the Workbench strings. Bob Mitchell, who produces some great looking decoys, is in Asheville, a couple of hours away. Brad Taylor is in Salisbury...I...

Dang Matt, looks like a little slice of heaven to me!