Wood carving projects

[OLDE CUTLER]

Usually my wood carving projects seem to go in this direction.
Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser, Canvasback, Pintail at front.

Or sometimes like this.
Mallard on stained pine box.

Redhead on cherry box.

Now days I used an Exacto carving knife for the mini decoys, disposable blades, but I still resharpen them.

[KleenCut61]

I like Every Thing Pictured~~ Pretty Nice OC

[doglegg]

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.

[XX Case XX]

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.

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Mike

[tongueriver]

OC is a very talented guy; I have seen some of his other items which are also very nice.

[OLDE CUTLER]

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.

[keithlong]

Nice carvings and boxes as well. I like them all. A real talent.

[pearlroosterman]

[pearlroosterman]

I prefer collecting antique Remington knives but I sometimes do some whittling. John

[pearlroosterman]

Does anyone do Santa carvings? I really enjoy them and would love to learn from others that carve them. Thank you, John

[doglegg]

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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.

[pearlroosterman]

Thank you very much. I will pull out a few Santas’ in a day or two. Thanks again. John

[pearlroosterman]

[pearlroosterman]

Here are a few more of my carvings. Not that good just a great way to relax. Thanks for looking. John

[TripleF]

Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!!

[pearlroosterman]

Thank you Scott.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Love it! Especially fond of the Hoodie!!

Did you mean this "Hoodie" (Hooded Merganser)? I make two different sizes.

Also two different sizes of "Woodies" (Wood Duck).

[TripleF]

You got it right the first time...Hoodies.....love them ducks!!!!

[Quick Steel]

I only have a couple of carved ducks. I enjoy them and I very much enjoy yours.

[stagman]

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 !!!

Will
http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/stagman

[Steve Warden]

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!!!

[Quick Steel]

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.

[doglegg]

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Cool Santa's and quiet a variety. I think my favorite is the unpainted one. But all well done. Envious.

[OLDE CUTLER]

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.

[pearlroosterman]

Dogleg, I appreciate your kind words about my Santa’s. Thank you, John