Chucks Excellent Burlapping Adventure, (page 2)

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 Mallard pattern & Mallard head after blank back from the duplicating machine. The duplicating machine saved me a ton of time. I know, some will say its cheating but it works for fast & easy rig dekes!

For an explaination of the duplication process go here!

 Canvasback pattern & Canvasback head after blank back from the duplicating machine.  
   Finished carved and sanded heads after duplicating. Eyes to be added later.
Fitting a mallard head to the Herter's body. Some addtional carving with a stanley 4 in 1 rasp (my favorite!) move the bird out of the solider category.  
   Fitting a canvasback head to the Herter's body. Some addtional carving with a stanley 4 in 1 rasp (my favorite!) move the bird out of the solider category.
Finished row of mallard heads awaiting bodies
8 heads = approx. 5 hr. & $41
 

 

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