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Michael~ Great tale - well told. Congratulations! The best part for me: "thing that probably impresses me the most is the awe and reverence he holds for anything he is fortunate to take." My Dad taught that same deep appreciation in me. It has served me well over 60 seasons now.... All the...

Justin~ I adopted a different approach long ago. Someday I will tell the tale of breaking through the ice - up to my shoulders - of Great South Bay, about a quarter-mile offshore in 2 degree temps. Oh, and it was still pre-dawn... The theme of that story will be the lesson I learned about...

Tod~ I guess that White Pine would be ok...but only if it's perfectly clear and buttery soft! All the best, SJS

Tod~ The Wiley Cork Depository here at Pencil Brook Farm has no "tipping fees". - and is open 24/7. I believe that - on a Mercator projection - we are right on your way West.... I have gone through a number of moves and clean-outs over the years. Always keep too much - and always need...

All~ I just got this book in the mail - and love it! I have only skimmed it thus far - but it has very nice - and large - photos of many truly gorgeous decoys. It opened my Atlantic Tidewater eyes to a wonderful world (and it arrived with a pair of rare Herter's Mallards which will be the...

RM~ re using fiberglass - of all kinds - for boatbuilding, this FishBump is excellent instruction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpSyq9iLv0w Nothing magical about polyester/vinylester except that is a much faster reaction. So, you need to be very aware of ambient temps, sunshine, wind -...

Troy~ I started my day with another fun watch. I realized, though, that a big part of my enjoyment came from watching someone else do all the work! Just a few thoughts..... 1) You have done what I have done - store your power tools right beneath the bench. Handy to grab when you need them -...

All~ Tom Barb just asked me about the "XL Spray Shields" I have been making for many years now. So, I thought I would give an overview here. This does not depict the full step-by-step building process. It is based on the stock spray shield from the South Bay Duckboat (brainchild of Red...