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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 do an entire house worth of White Pine cabinetry. Cutting it on the table saw in 90° August heat. Even though I had plenty of fans running and wore a standard...

I thought I would share some sad news. The original Runamuck Carver, Mr. George Williams from Delaware has passed . George was a long time and active member on duckboats. And a fixture in the carving community. His memory was infallible and his dedication to the craft of working Decoys was...

Always a great time, I'll be by the lake with the restored rail skiff.......

That's a great idea. frees up the top deck and keeps the lights out of your eyes.

The black brant (2 or 3? looks like a 3 to me) is a good choice for the New Jersey back bays. It has good sea worthiness, but also a small enough to fit into some of your shallow water areas. That being said, I would not plan on being able to push it off a low tide mud flat. It's probably just...

Well, when I commented yesterday, there was about 500. Today there's over 3000! I think that is a step in the right Direction.

Nice going, Always working on duck heaven it seems. No pics but a new catwalk and floating dock are on my agenda for august and September

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The rest of the Brant came off the paint bench yesterday.

Mallards on my paint bench, and Brant being carved........

Eric, in my opinion, Charles probably finished that bird himself. WildFowler used lathe technology for both heads and bodies. They were then finished in assembles by guys like his nephew the late Artie birdsall, Rick Brown, Chip allsopp as well as others. Charlie probably had some of his own...

The best rasps I have used are those intended for farrier work. You can get coarse and fine and boy that they make quick work of wood and cork, especially

Hi Steve, yes Beal boats are somewhat atypical in there deck stylings. But it does have some advantages like seat positioning. The seat framing is heavy 5/4. Yes, I left thick to hold up better to shooter weight. I thought about using mahogany but decided the lighter white cedar I had on hand...