Duckboats

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My earlier U-bolt post was an early step in the vessel I am building for the Tuckerton Show in late-September.
44th Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show - September 26 & 27
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I’m going to do a hooded merganzer or two. We have them in my area in spades. I might take one for the wall this year.

I have a head pattern. What species of birds would be similar in body size and shape? I have a pattern book with many common species.

I’m going to build an inexpensive concept blind this fall. What are the cons to using galvanized conduit?

I was working on a hen canvasback body today and when I picked up the bow sander I started thinking about all of the “ah ha” moments I’ve had over time.

I was going to try to decide what my biggest discovery in making decoys has been. Is it Don Mintz introducing me to epoxy sculpt and 10cent glass eyes? Or Steve Sanfords paint colors and schemes? Maybe Pat Gregory’s ca...