Decoy Carving: Decoy Head Power Carving, Part 1

In this demonstration i’ll be “Power Carving“ a hen Canvasback decoy head. I use various Kutzall and Saburr tooth bits in my Foredom tool. I’m using white cedar for the wood. It is over sized and carved loosely not paying a lot of real close attention to anatomy. Remember it is just a decoy head. Much more attention to accuracy would be in place if it were for a decoy competition or show. Back in the early to mid 80’s I used to compete in the Head Carving Competition at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pa. I also competed in other Head Carving contests. We had 1 1/2 hours to hand carve a decoy head using all hand tools, Knives, chisels, wood brace bit, coping saw, etc; Carving with electric grinders is much quicker although you have the dust & noise to contend with. Hope this demo covering the basic procedures helps you in advancing to a higher level! Enjoy! (All music in this demonstration is composed, played, and recorded by: Thomas R. Eye)