Duck decoy progress

Here is the first shaping of my duck decoy.
I am using a pattern and instruction from Vic Kirkman

Knotts tupelo knife

Here is a picture of my new tupelo knife used for carving duck decoys
It is from knotts knives.
Cant wait to try it out.

Rikon 14" Bandsaw

Just got a new 14" Bandsaw from woodcraft.
Have not really had a chance to use it yet.
Set up was easy.
The only down side is the slot in the table is in the front. Now that I have added a Kreg fence, it will be a pain to change blades.
Other than that, so far I think this going to be a great saw.

Shorebird Carving

Here is a picture of a Killdear that I carved and painted this weekend. I am working on improvg my carving.
This is a pattern from Anthony Hillman minature shorebird carvings.

Wood shop layout wood storage racks

Just a quick note to show the first set of wood storage racks.

Woodshop layout

I spent the weekend starting a new laout in the shop.
Started by rearranging my shop bench and hand tool area. The cherry case holds all my planes, chisels and dovetail saws.
I will put up lumber storage racks next weekend.

I also put all my powertools on wheels.

I will show more pics next weekend.

Mini Square from woodpeckers

This is the new mini square from woodpeckers, I picked in up at wood craft. I need a small square I could use to square up my scroll saw blade with and this was perfect. The inside dimension is 1 1/8" by 2". Fits under by blade and make alignment easy. I also do alot of small projects like model ship building and doll house furniture, so this is great. Looks like it will work well squaring up a chisel as well. Its made in the USA, but plus.

This will be a handy addition to my shop. I have been cutting out puzzles on my scroll saw and having a squad bade is essential when making cuts or the parts will not slide in and out making the puzzle unusable. I use a Dewalt scroll saw and have been scrolling for about 7-8 years now. Scroll sawing is a relaxing form of woodworking. It takes my mind of my hectic days. Easy way to sit in my shop and enjoy life. If does not take up a ton of room and the clean up is easy. 

Here is one of the scroll saw puzzles i just did, it is from the book, 

Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw (Scroll Saw Woodworki) by Dave Peterson (Feb 1, 2009). 

GREAT BOOK FOR SCROLL SAW PUZZLES.