Gunning Box and a Busick Decoy

Vince Pagliaroli

Vince Pagliaroli

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A member requested additional photos of my gunning box.


As I was already in the attic rummaging around. I grabbed one of Mr. Busick's decoys.


Each season in my rig, I include a decoy or two, from friends and fellow waterfowlers.

2020 will be the year for Paul's "Back Duck" decoy. [cool]

At the time he made it, it was the only high head Black he had made.

Since then, I have been told there is one other.

I am extremely happy to have this Decoy in my care.


VP





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Vince

There is just something pleasing about a wooden gunning box made by hand. I'm guessing yours is rabbet joints or maybe butt joints with the lid cut from the box held by a piano hinge. A guy could knock a few out without too much fuss. Thanks for sharing it and the Busick decoy.

Eric
 
Good morning, Vince~


Great shooting box!


I may have a "need" for something like that this Fall. Got rough dimensions? How much higher is the forearm end than the stock end?


All the best,


SJS

 

Bob,

I got a lump in my throat listening to your Old Guys rendition of Stuff That Works.

From one old guy, to you both.

Thank YOU.

Vince
 

Eric,

Your correct.

Rabbet joints, with the lid cut from the box and a piano hinge.

May not be a fuss for you, but I needed help.

My buddy at the boat works constructed the box (2 in fact), as he had the tools, and the skills.

We tried to figure out what hardware would be best. Then I did the rest with Jim's guidance.

West System epoxy glue, Smiths Custom epoxy sealer, and then Parker Duck Boat paint.


It became a very good effort between a master craftsman, and a kinda screwy artist, that I think turned out well.

Lots of good memories, and it does the job just fine.


Also you might notice the scratches on the box, under the paint.

The scratches came from another friends championship Doberman's.

Much training was done on the large sheet of marine plywood.

After his beloved dogs passed, he asked if I could use it.

It is remarkable how friendships enrich a persons life, and play important roles in creativity.


The hand crafted things we leave behind have personalities that few are aware of.



Best regards
Vince
 
VINCE, Paul knoing i made a lot of black duck decoys out of the black cork in my early days & being good friends with Paul we traded decoys, i have one similier to the one in your picture. when i learn how to post picture i will send you a copy
 

Steve,

The rough outside box dimensions.

Height 6 1/4"

Length 15 3/4"

Width 11"


Stock cradle height 10 3/4"

Forearm cradle height 12"

The stock cradle groove, is cut lower than the forearm cradle groove for obvious reasons.


The forearm end, and stock end were determined by how high the muzzle had to be to be above the marsh boat combing.

If you use more than one shotgun during a season, a happy medium is met.

When chasing cripples, or jump shooting, you want to be able to safely pickup the shotgun ASAP.

I opted for the leather handle cuz it's quiet, strong, and is out of the way when the shotgun is in the cradle.


I'm certain with your skills, and attention to details you will improve upon our design.

Each gunning box is unique to the maker.


Best regards
Vince
 

Paul,

I look forward to seeing your decoy.

May well be a rig mate to the one in my care.

Busick is one unique guy isn't he?

Always a pleasure to be in his company = No Filter. [smile]


Vince
 
Thanks for posting these up Vince. Once the weather warms and I can get into the garage I'll be building something along these lines.
 

Steve,


Do what ya gotta do.

Thank You for including my name.


I'll have my lawyer, SAUL GOODMAN check it out.... HHHHHHEEEEeeeeeHHHHHHHEEEEEeeeeeeHHHHHHEEEEEeeeeeee [;)]



VP
 
Good morning, Vince~


All correspondence on this matter should henceforth be directed to my solicitors at Dewey, Cheatum & Howe.....


All the best,


SJS

 
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