February Workbench Thread

[Al Hansen]

Dave, that is one sweet looking bluewing. I love the style that you have created.
Al

 

[Bill Embacher]

Got the RBM painted last night

 

[Steve Sutton]

Bill, love that Harlequin......if I wasn't leaving Washington and wondering what the heck I was going to do with a 30 bird Harlequin rig I'd have to make it 31 with the addition of one of yours....


Nicely done..




Steve

 

[Bill Embacher]

thanks guys!

The harlequin is a donation to Ducks Unlimited banquet. I've only done a couple of them, blues give me fits.

 

[Capt Rich Geminski]

Bill, nice merganser. Love the head and paint...

 

[Bill Embacher]

thanks Capt.

 

[Pat Gregory]

Got the longtails painted. The longtails are carved of white cedar with extended keels. Also, a cork shoveler drake...

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[Kevin Puls]

That's a great idea for incorporating longer tails with some sturdiness!

 

[Pat Gregory]

Thanks Kevin. I can't take claim for the concept. I borrowed the idea from Pete Revicki from a goldeneye decoy I have of his. I love the concept and have incorporated it into all my current gunning decoys as it gives a perfect balance of form, functionality and sturdiness. I appreciate the kind words. Pat

 

[Jeffrey Nelson]

Some sweet stuff from you guys this month. I'm not sure what's my favorite. I'm still trying to learn and improve. Way below the level of most carvers on here, but I like to look and share just the same. I was going for a mottled duck.

 

[Matt DeFore]

Got the itch to do something with a little color after working on divers for what feels like forever. I have never done a drake spoonie before so decided to give it a whirl.

 

[jode hillman]

Jeff, nice mottled!

 

[Wesley Bouchelle]

Matt, That spoonie looks great !!!

 

[Jeffrey Nelson]

Thanks, Jode
Matt, nice looking spoonie.

 

[Bill Embacher]

Love that Shoveler Matt, nice work.

 

[Matt DeFore]

Thanks guys! I'm already wanting to do another one with some changes in mind.

 

[David Robinson]

Menz, this bad boy is just curing on the bench for the rest of the month. Then he'll be rigged and ready to hunt.

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[Colin Fitzpatrick]

Finished up my teal rig today!

 

[Jay H]

Colin you've come a long way every one of ur birds gets better and better. Good job man

 

[Steve Sanford]

Colin~

Very nice!

Question: How will you attach anchor line? Leather loop? Hardware?

All the best,

SJS