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Usually my wood carving projects seem to go in this direction.
Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Canvasback, Pintail at front.
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Or sometimes like this.
Mallard on stained pine box.
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Redhead on cherry box.
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Now days I used an Exacto carving knife for the mini decoys, disposable blades, but I still resharpen them.
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I like Every Thing Pictured~~ Pretty Nice OC ::tu::
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Wow, Olde Cutler, those are fantastic. You are a carver indeed my friend. Those boxes are beautiful as are each of the ducks. Congratulations Sir you have talent.
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Those are really nice OC. I have only one wood carved duck from Big Sky Carvers. Maybe you should open a store here and start selling some. ::nod::

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OC is a very talented guy; I have seen some of his other items which are also very nice. 8) ::tu::
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Thanks for your comments. I have been carving decoys, both full size and mini since 1986. Never really tried to sell them. We have quite a "flock" around the house now. On the full size, I still use my Grandpa's RT Brand draw knife that is over 100 years old. Wow, what an edge you can put on that one.
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Nice carvings and boxes as well. I like them all. A real talent.
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I prefer collecting antique Remington knives but I sometimes do some whittling. John
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Does anyone do Santa carvings? I really enjoy them and would love to learn from others that carve them. Thank you, John
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pearlroosterman wrote:E57C27F8-1A2D-4F57-A371-E596D69FACDB.jpeg
A good looking Viking you've got there. I've seen some Santa stuff on here. About the only carving I do on anything with a face is when I shave of a morning. That Viking is great, be sure and post any Santas you do.
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Thank you very much. I will pull out a few Santas’ in a day or two. Thanks again. John
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Here are a few more of my carvings. Not that good just a great way to relax. Thanks for looking. John
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Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!! ::tu::
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Thank you Scott.
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TripleF wrote:Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!! ::tu::
Did you mean this "Hoodie" (Hooded Merganser)? I make two different sizes.
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Also two different sizes of "Woodies" (Wood Duck).
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You got it right the first time...Hoodies.....love them ducks!!!!
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I only have a couple of carved ducks. I enjoy them and I very much enjoy yours. ::tu::
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I like the guy smoking the pipe John... he is a cool dude !!! don't know where I'd be if I did not
have my pipe and my home grown cut, dried, etc. Kentucky tobacco from
some folk's I know in the business down there and have been lucky to buy from them for years....
a comfy chair and a pipe full of backie does wonders for a man's soul !!!

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The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!

Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!

Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
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stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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stagman, You are so right about the pleasure provided by a pipe. I do believe I will join you in a bowl full right now.
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Cool Santa's and quiet a variety. I think my favorite is the unpainted one. But all well done. Envious.
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Steve Warden wrote:The idea is simple - cut away everything that doesn't look like a duck.
It's the talent part that escapes me!

Some absolutely beautiful work, OC!!

Ever been to the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace, MD? Your work would be worthy!!!
I have not been there yet, but have a book that has many photos of the decoys in the museum there. Some very old and historic pieces. Totally out of my league. I use patterns by Anthony Hillman, which are patterned after decoys from around World War I or shortly before. The working decoys from that period had feather details painted on instead of carved in. The woods used are what was plentiful in the individuals area of residence. I have used mostly cedar and pine in my ducks.
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