TIM SCHLOSS
Member
BE THERE ALL WEEKEND. THIS SHOW IS HARD TO BEAT.
Westlake
- Thread starter Hank H Garvey
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Roy Weatherby
Active member
Have fun everyone!
Hank H Garvey
Active member
The Battle Axe is the name of it. I love the tool but you need to be really careful with it. http://www.capeforge.com/custom.html
One of the best knive makers I have ever worked with and they have developed some other custom knives that I wanted including their #9 and a larger draw knive.
We are arriving on Thursday night, we will not be there for the head carving, Mark I can bring my knives for you.
We are heading to the International Bunker on Sat morning with some youth athletes that are training for the USA Shooting Nationals in June. "Little Hank" whi si not so little anymore is shooting International Trap Doubles and we are going to train on Sat morning for a while. Will be around the rest of the time at the show and looking forward to dinner Mark on Sat night count on that. Also the after show party by the pool for all those still around. Can't wait to see everyone. Matt working on one right now hope I can have it done for you.
Talk to you guys later. Hank
Pic of Hank at the Spring Selections in Tuscon last month.
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One of the best knive makers I have ever worked with and they have developed some other custom knives that I wanted including their #9 and a larger draw knive.
We are arriving on Thursday night, we will not be there for the head carving, Mark I can bring my knives for you.
We are heading to the International Bunker on Sat morning with some youth athletes that are training for the USA Shooting Nationals in June. "Little Hank" whi si not so little anymore is shooting International Trap Doubles and we are going to train on Sat morning for a while. Will be around the rest of the time at the show and looking forward to dinner Mark on Sat night count on that. Also the after show party by the pool for all those still around. Can't wait to see everyone. Matt working on one right now hope I can have it done for you. Talk to you guys later. Hank
Pic of Hank at the Spring Selections in Tuscon last month.
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Joe Brewer
Active member
Hank I couldn't agree with you more about the knives. I just received my new #2 knife from them and the next day I ordered 5 more knives because the quality is second to none. I am also going to be getting an axe and a new draw knife at the worlds. Hopefully we can meet and bs a little at the show guys. Can't wait to meet everyone!
Michael Gill
New member
Can someone explain exactly what this show is to those who have never been there ( like me ). I think by all the posts I have figured out that every posting here had a great time in previous years. I ask because I have been wanting to start carving my own decoys to use hunting, I just don't know where to get started. Would this two hour trip for me be worth it for someone who does not know which way is up when it comes to carving decoys ?
Terry Desilets
Active member
Michael:
Westlake is one of the shows that you don't want to miss. It has the dintinction of pulling in some of the best carvers in the nation. Beyond that there is just shear numbers: carvers, decoys, vendors, and parties! It really is a social event that passes itself off as a competition. The whole hotel is booked with carvers and collectors, the days are filled with competitions and wandering through the collectible rooms (they ring the pool). Each evening we congregate in the lobby to discuss weighty subjects as raised primaries, what "IS" a decoy, contest rules, stupid contest rules and near sighted judges. All while consuming copious amounts of our favorite beverage. Please stop by and spend some time, it's a great event!
Westlake is one of the shows that you don't want to miss. It has the dintinction of pulling in some of the best carvers in the nation. Beyond that there is just shear numbers: carvers, decoys, vendors, and parties! It really is a social event that passes itself off as a competition. The whole hotel is booked with carvers and collectors, the days are filled with competitions and wandering through the collectible rooms (they ring the pool). Each evening we congregate in the lobby to discuss weighty subjects as raised primaries, what "IS" a decoy, contest rules, stupid contest rules and near sighted judges. All while consuming copious amounts of our favorite beverage. Please stop by and spend some time, it's a great event!
Dennis Johnson
Active member
Michael PM sent to ya
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Dennis
John Lawrence
Active member
Michael,
The answer to your question is yes. A two hour drive will be a very small investment for what you stand to gain by attending the Westlake show. If you only have one day to spend and are planning a turn around trip, I did that many times in the past, I would come early Saturday morning and stay as late as you can. The Antique Decoy dealers are still open and wanting people to shop their rooms. That alone could take up most of the day. The competitions start at around 10:00am and for someone interested in getting involved there is much to see in all of that. Maybe most importantly from what you've posted as your interest in getting started are the vendors in the Ballroom. You will be able to see just about all of the available tools and materials you'll need to get started. To be able to walk across the hall to make comparisons is far superior to looking at web pages or catalogs.
Then there are the people that you will meet. And that is with out a doubt the most valuable aspect of this show. For the most part just about everyone is willing to give a few tips to people looking to get into decoy making. Some of the vendors will even let you try out their tools and materials so you can get a feel as to what works best for you.
You stand to learn a great deal by coming for a small investment of your time. This show is one of those rare "win, win" situations.
When you get there please look me up, I'm usually around the pool or in the decoy dealer's rooms.
The answer to your question is yes. A two hour drive will be a very small investment for what you stand to gain by attending the Westlake show. If you only have one day to spend and are planning a turn around trip, I did that many times in the past, I would come early Saturday morning and stay as late as you can. The Antique Decoy dealers are still open and wanting people to shop their rooms. That alone could take up most of the day. The competitions start at around 10:00am and for someone interested in getting involved there is much to see in all of that. Maybe most importantly from what you've posted as your interest in getting started are the vendors in the Ballroom. You will be able to see just about all of the available tools and materials you'll need to get started. To be able to walk across the hall to make comparisons is far superior to looking at web pages or catalogs.
Then there are the people that you will meet. And that is with out a doubt the most valuable aspect of this show. For the most part just about everyone is willing to give a few tips to people looking to get into decoy making. Some of the vendors will even let you try out their tools and materials so you can get a feel as to what works best for you.
You stand to learn a great deal by coming for a small investment of your time. This show is one of those rare "win, win" situations.
When you get there please look me up, I'm usually around the pool or in the decoy dealer's rooms.
Rich Hohler
Active member
Kyle and I will be getting in Friday evening and staying through Sunday afternoon. Not sure who is looking forward to it more, him or me. Dave Robinson, let me know about Friday night.
joseph van wie
Active member
Mike, 3 years ago I have never heard of westlake or the show until I talked to Clint Taylor of Taylor Decoys & he suggested I go because of the people,seminars,competition,vendors ect. He was right my wife & I are attending again this year which is our third year & I hope to have many more. Joe
Dave Sikorski
Well-known member
I'll be there Friday-Sunday and am looking forward to seeing everyone.
George "Obi juan" Williams will not be in attendance this year. He's in Phys therapy after getting hip surgery last week. Everything went well and he's as ornery as ever. The doc's would let him keep the femoral head. He was hoping to make a suicide knob for his truck.
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George "Obi juan" Williams will not be in attendance this year. He's in Phys therapy after getting hip surgery last week. Everything went well and he's as ornery as ever. The doc's would let him keep the femoral head. He was hoping to make a suicide knob for his truck.
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Tony Kirby
New member
Driving in Friday with my Brother Jim, and Gary Hanson. Staying until Sunday afternoon.
gents, will be there in spirit only-well Ski is bringing some dekes for me. Gotta remind him to bring back the balsas from last year's pair.
Therapy is going well, and i hope to have sutures out this wednesday.
Hope you all have a great time--drive safely, and have a ball on sunday!
Therapy is going well, and i hope to have sutures out this wednesday.
Hope you all have a great time--drive safely, and have a ball on sunday!
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Eddie Kershaw
Guest
George
Its great to ear from you, you old fart I was wondering how you was doing, give me a pm when you get home and Ill give you a call. You are now a full member of the Hippy tribe, Peace brother now pass me that joint and dont forget the flowers HeHeHe.
Take care and God Bless
Eddie and Amber
Its all about Building that Bond.
Its great to ear from you, you old fart I was wondering how you was doing, give me a pm when you get home and Ill give you a call. You are now a full member of the Hippy tribe, Peace brother now pass me that joint and dont forget the flowers HeHeHe.
Take care and God Bless
Eddie and Amber
Its all about Building that Bond.
