Recent content by bballard

Ok, Mr. P reactivated my old account and I knocked the rust off it ! The BigB account might go away. I’m going to take this account out for a test run. Hang on to something !

I've only put in a SMALL amount of time at the bench so far....

Looking to plan for my winter project. A vintage Aerocraft Model F D (1956 I think) Made in St.Charles, Mich. Seam an rivets are still mostly good. Small seam leak Starboard . Anyone ever work with or on one?

Yo Vin, Now I've to pull down some good tunes.... Remember when people used to dance, together, in the same space? That's OK, personally I could use the full 6 feet radiused when I'm dancin! Peace, B

Knocked this one out for Covid Rig hunt...

Just in under the Sept. wire. Fresh off the bench GW teal Gunner.. Peace, BB

I Stand by the stump, Goat skin leggins in place. Ready to dance in the season of fall, of harvest, of the hunt... I'll burn a little cedar, pour a little McClusky's gym floor sealer on the flame for good measure. Salute my friend, and to all the Old Bulls, who still ply the reeds and the...

Bought New for my son when he shot for our scholastic team. Been in the case since he graduated. Bringing it to Havre de Grace for the Decoy Festival, looking to trade for a smaller boat (sneak). I can email you pics of what I've got, any interest just let me know. Comes with hard case, 6...

No idea Joe. No tag, or info from the fellow I traded with.

Yeah, actually looking for a wheeled cart. Thought I would let a couple kids dress up and CROSS THE DELEWARE in her.

Steve, paint is all fresh and well set, no crazing anywhere. I was figuring a full strip / sand would be necessary so that I could spar the whole boat. To the touch it feels like there may have been no sealer other than the paint and caulk. I am trying to educate myself in the application of...

Just got my first wooden boat (traded six old plastic goose decoys for her. Her bones are great, and she floats like a charm. Pirogue style I believe. Plywood construction (Looks like an Uncle Jon's sort of), Wonder about paint strip and sealing techniques. She has no glass on her at all...

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL ! The time has come to invite a youngster into your shop and make ready for the Junior Water fowler's 2017 DUCK BLIND CHALLENGE at the ODCCA STRONGSVILLE SHOW.... Willy McDonald and The DUCK BLIND are fired up and ready as our gracious Sponsors of this great event. Prizes and...