Making a Wigeon Drake Hunting Decoy Session 1 - Band Sawing & Shaping The Head

In this video I am starting a new series to carve and paint a Wigeon Drake hunting decoy. This video covers band sawing out the head and body and then carving the head of the decoy.

[@huntertwitty6597]

Super video this never gets old just a pleasure watching. Thank you !

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks for your encouragement Hunter. I appreciate it.

[@richardrossi5637]

Hi Chris, I’ve just watched your video, they always make me smile. The way you make everything so easy and simple, the sign of a true craftsman, I just wish I could be so relaxed and comfortable. Please keep them coming, I’m off down to the shed now to try and do some of what I’ve just seen.
Happy times.

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks so much! Have fun carving. 👍

[@duckmanbhb]

These gunning birds are such a good decoy to practice your skills on and build your confidence as you get your anatomy correct. I began to using a carving glove on my left hand while using a grinder and a knife. I just cut myself too many times before I began to wear a glove. Love these videos and thank you.
Bruce Brandeberry

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Bruce. Good safety tip!

[@lewandlo]

It's always a pleasure to watch you carve Sir. It never gets old. Such a blessing for you to share your knowledge with us. Thanks so much. Cheers from Ontario. I was thinking about making minor mistakes ,let's say on the bill . If I take off too much wood ,I will have to make a repair. A suggestion for a video on how to correct mistakes without having to scrap the whole head. We all make mistakes and wonder if you might make a video on that subject. Not a demand just an idea for a quick video. Thanks,

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion! Will definitely give that some thought.

[@brianmagelky6946]

I always enjoy your videos Tom. This should be a fun project.

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Brian!

[@johnleskinen734]

As always another Great Video thanks for sharing

[@tomchristieart]

I appreciate it John. You are welcome.

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Thanks a bunch for starting right from scratch so to speak. I have a couple nice blocks of Tupelo that have been sitting in the shelf for quite a while and your approach helps me get started correctly.

[@tomchristieart]

Sounds great! You are welcome.

[@nvzn]

as always awesome - thank you for doing this!

[@tomchristieart]

You are welcome! Thank you.

[@roberteddy8962]

Very nice video Tom .

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks Robert!

[@abundantlifeupci859]

Tom Love your Video's Please do a red breasted merganser drake been waiting

[@tomchristieart]

Thanks for the positive feedback and for your suggestion. I will get there some day. Just working on commitments I have made previously first.