Title: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on February 28, 2019, 10:14:28 AM
Post by: THattaway on February 28, 2019, 10:14:28 AM
What would one of these be worth to you?
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Gobble! on February 28, 2019, 10:17:45 AM
Post by: Gobble! on February 28, 2019, 10:17:45 AM
$15?
Pretty cool though.
Pretty cool though.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: guesswho on February 28, 2019, 11:37:17 AM
Post by: guesswho on February 28, 2019, 11:37:17 AM
Depends on the significance of the shell. To just buy one at a flee market I'd probably spend 6-8 bucks on one. The shell from somebody's first or last bird, or other special occasion I'd probably drop a 20.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: hush on February 28, 2019, 01:50:29 PM
Post by: hush on February 28, 2019, 01:50:29 PM
Really cool!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on February 28, 2019, 02:36:21 PM
Post by: THattaway on February 28, 2019, 02:36:21 PM
Thanks, not looking for $, just judging my worth. The few I've done have killed toms. Hevishot gold hulls seem to be the better canvas.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: tha bugman on February 28, 2019, 04:09:17 PM
Post by: tha bugman on February 28, 2019, 04:09:17 PM
Cool idea! Looks great!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 28, 2019, 04:16:58 PM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 28, 2019, 04:16:58 PM
I will take 2. I like them
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: guesswho on February 28, 2019, 04:18:19 PM
Post by: guesswho on February 28, 2019, 04:18:19 PM
You have way more patience and talent than I do. I originally didn't realize the gobbler was part of the original shell. Looks great, and a great idea. Well done sir!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Gobbler2577 on February 28, 2019, 04:21:00 PM
Post by: Gobbler2577 on February 28, 2019, 04:21:00 PM
I prefer the one in the window, but they both are awesome!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Turkeyslayer7 on February 28, 2019, 04:49:56 PM
Post by: Turkeyslayer7 on February 28, 2019, 04:49:56 PM
Since it's hand done and takes time I'd go $30. Looks great by the way
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: randy6471 on February 28, 2019, 06:20:22 PM
Post by: randy6471 on February 28, 2019, 06:20:22 PM
They look great. I'd say 25-30 bucks.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Gen.27:3 on February 28, 2019, 06:27:50 PM
Post by: Gen.27:3 on February 28, 2019, 06:27:50 PM
That's very cool! And I. My opinion the craftsmanship is worth much, much more than what anyone above me has said.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: 3bailey3 on February 28, 2019, 06:30:44 PM
Post by: 3bailey3 on February 28, 2019, 06:30:44 PM
what are the turkey made of?
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: SinGin on February 28, 2019, 07:03:39 PM
Post by: SinGin on February 28, 2019, 07:03:39 PM
Quote from: randy6471 on February 28, 2019, 06:20:22 PM
They look great. I'd say 25-30 bucks.
X2 cool idea especially if it was a special shell
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Gen.27:3 on February 28, 2019, 07:22:11 PM
Post by: Gen.27:3 on February 28, 2019, 07:22:11 PM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on February 28, 2019, 06:30:44 PM
what are the turkey made of?
OP can correct me if I am wrong, but it appears to me that the turkey is made from the plastic hull and that it is still attached to the brass by the turkey feet as well.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: cuppednlocked on February 28, 2019, 07:33:47 PM
Post by: cuppednlocked on February 28, 2019, 07:33:47 PM
Every time I see them I am in awe of your artistic abilities. You should post your other project!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Ozarks Hillbilly on February 28, 2019, 07:45:03 PM
Post by: Ozarks Hillbilly on February 28, 2019, 07:45:03 PM
Those are really cool. You have a lot of talent.
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on February 28, 2019, 08:45:19 PM
Post by: THattaway on February 28, 2019, 08:45:19 PM
Quote from: cuppednlocked on February 28, 2019, 07:33:47 PMWhich one? Sorry, not sure what you are referring to.
Every time I see them I am in awe of your artistic abimiiies. You should post your other project!
Thanks all. Those are straight up fired shells and the turkey is cut from the plastic with a little ink thrown in for shadows and details. Just sort of happen but I do use photos for reference to keep anatomy and proportions as close as possible.
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on February 28, 2019, 08:58:28 PM
Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on February 28, 2019, 08:58:28 PM
You have a talent, those are nice.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: SteelerFan on February 28, 2019, 09:10:31 PM
Post by: SteelerFan on February 28, 2019, 09:10:31 PM
Pretty awesome! If you fiqured a way to flip it, with the brass on top of the bird - that would make a really unique beard holder!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: BD on February 28, 2019, 09:38:36 PM
Post by: BD on February 28, 2019, 09:38:36 PM
Very cool. How long do they take as that should drive price? My shell that killed a bird and the bird crafted as I last saw him....Easily $50
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Wigsplitter on February 28, 2019, 09:59:32 PM
Post by: Wigsplitter on February 28, 2019, 09:59:32 PM
That is really cool!! Great craftsmanship there !
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Gooserbat on February 28, 2019, 10:01:05 PM
Post by: Gooserbat on February 28, 2019, 10:01:05 PM
that's neat
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Clark8907 on February 28, 2019, 10:41:06 PM
Post by: Clark8907 on February 28, 2019, 10:41:06 PM
Thata awesome. One would look awesome on my bar in the mancave.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Turkeytider on March 01, 2019, 07:10:37 AM
Post by: Turkeytider on March 01, 2019, 07:10:37 AM
That is extremely ????! You take orders yet?
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: GobbleNut on March 01, 2019, 08:36:37 AM
Post by: GobbleNut on March 01, 2019, 08:36:37 AM
I rarely see unique stuff such that I am overly impressed with it, but that is definitely one of the ones that is truly clever and impressive. What an imaginative idea! Great work, buddy! You have come up with an idea that would be a great "cottage industry". You will probably have more requests than you can handle!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: cuppednlocked on March 01, 2019, 09:50:57 AM
Post by: cuppednlocked on March 01, 2019, 09:50:57 AM
Quote from: THattaway on February 28, 2019, 08:45:19 PM
Which one? Sorry, not sure what you are referring to.
The decoy or the cardboard cut outs. Take your pick!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: deerhunt1988 on March 01, 2019, 11:38:45 AM
Post by: deerhunt1988 on March 01, 2019, 11:38:45 AM
Now that is pretty dang cool! I'd like to have one to add to my 'all things turkey' collection.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: notsure on March 01, 2019, 12:25:50 PM
Post by: notsure on March 01, 2019, 12:25:50 PM
I like it. But then again, I always love "repurposed" stuff!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: appalachianstruttstopper on March 01, 2019, 01:32:55 PM
Post by: appalachianstruttstopper on March 01, 2019, 01:32:55 PM
Yet again you never cease to amaze me. Great work and great vision for out of the box thinking. People like you definitely have a special gift of invision.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: dejake on March 01, 2019, 01:37:41 PM
Post by: dejake on March 01, 2019, 01:37:41 PM
Based on time to craft, worth as much as any custom pot call.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 01, 2019, 02:44:33 PM
Post by: THattaway on March 01, 2019, 02:44:33 PM
Wow, I sure didn't expect this sort of reception. Thanks to all for the kind words.
Didn't think this far out at first but when I get a batch made up I'll place them in the Miscellaneous Classified and revive this thread if anyone is truly interested.
Didn't think this far out at first but when I get a batch made up I'll place them in the Miscellaneous Classified and revive this thread if anyone is truly interested.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: iloutdoorsman on March 01, 2019, 04:14:33 PM
Post by: iloutdoorsman on March 01, 2019, 04:14:33 PM
I think it's a great idea, very cool. I think it would be kind of cool to see the brass on top with the intent of using it as a beard holder also.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Clydetaylor1 on March 01, 2019, 08:15:30 PM
Post by: Clydetaylor1 on March 01, 2019, 08:15:30 PM
Now that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Clydetaylor1 on March 01, 2019, 10:18:43 PM
Post by: Clydetaylor1 on March 01, 2019, 10:18:43 PM
Very cool.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: old3toe on March 02, 2019, 03:48:37 PM
Post by: old3toe on March 02, 2019, 03:48:37 PM
I like them too! Very creative and no shortage of material to work with! I'm willing to bet this is one idea that will be hard pressed to be copied. I think your onto something sweet, as long as it doesn't take a month to make one.lol
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: TauntoHawk on March 02, 2019, 04:18:13 PM
Post by: TauntoHawk on March 02, 2019, 04:18:13 PM
Quote from: THattaway on March 01, 2019, 02:44:33 PMI'd buy one I have shadow box with a painted feather picture back ground and set of spurs that this would look cool inside as well. Especially since a hevi shot shell was the shell used on that hunt.
Wow, I sure didn't expect this sort of reception. Thanks to all for the kind words.
Didn't think this far out at first but when I get a batch made up I'll place them in the Miscellaneous Classified and revive this thread if anyone is truly interested.
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Boykin Hollow on March 02, 2019, 04:58:16 PM
Post by: Boykin Hollow on March 02, 2019, 04:58:16 PM
Put me on the wait list !!!!!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Gen.27:3 on March 02, 2019, 06:09:06 PM
Post by: Gen.27:3 on March 02, 2019, 06:09:06 PM
Quote from: THattaway on March 01, 2019, 02:44:33 PM
Wow, I sure didn't expect this sort of reception. Thanks to all for the kind words.
Didn't think this far out at first but when I get a batch made up I'll place them in the Miscellaneous Classified and revive this thread if anyone is truly interested.
That's awesome!!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Tennessee Lead on March 02, 2019, 09:18:31 PM
Post by: Tennessee Lead on March 02, 2019, 09:18:31 PM
Wow those are awesome!
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: appalachianassassin on March 02, 2019, 10:50:54 PM
Post by: appalachianassassin on March 02, 2019, 10:50:54 PM
I'd say 20+ dollars from a turkey hunter.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Clydetaylor1 on March 02, 2019, 10:51:57 PM
Post by: Clydetaylor1 on March 02, 2019, 10:51:57 PM
I would buy one!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 03, 2019, 09:03:02 PM
Post by: THattaway on March 03, 2019, 09:03:02 PM
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: guesswho on March 03, 2019, 09:05:09 PM
Post by: guesswho on March 03, 2019, 09:05:09 PM
Dang, pretty sharp.
I can draw a circle.
I can draw a circle.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: WNCTracker on March 03, 2019, 09:29:14 PM
Post by: WNCTracker on March 03, 2019, 09:29:14 PM
These are awesome. Great job!! I would imagine someone might pay $15-20?
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: dejake on March 04, 2019, 06:30:00 AM
Post by: dejake on March 04, 2019, 06:30:00 AM
I would buy one IF I could send you the shell to use.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 04, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Post by: THattaway on March 04, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Gen.27:3 on March 04, 2019, 10:55:47 PM
Post by: Gen.27:3 on March 04, 2019, 10:55:47 PM
Again, I am utterly amazed at your craftsmanship!
Do you think that it would be possible to drill out the old primer and use this as a beard holder?
Do you think that it would be possible to drill out the old primer and use this as a beard holder?
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 05, 2019, 07:40:11 AM
Post by: THattaway on March 05, 2019, 07:40:11 AM
Thank you. For sure. I use shells for that all the time. Just pop the primer out with an old phillips head screwdriver. I am going to attempt an inverted shell next for a beard holder as already suggested here by steelerfan. Will post if it turns out.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: quackaddict on March 05, 2019, 09:43:59 AM
Post by: quackaddict on March 05, 2019, 09:43:59 AM
You've definitely got a heck of a talent. All your projects you've posted over on scducks proves that beyond a shadow of a doubt.
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: DumpTruckTurkey on March 05, 2019, 03:07:09 PM
Post by: DumpTruckTurkey on March 05, 2019, 03:07:09 PM
So cool!! I have about 30 hevi shot hulls from toms ive killed... even some old whites!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: MS Boy on March 05, 2019, 08:06:40 PM
Post by: MS Boy on March 05, 2019, 08:06:40 PM
Do you have a price ???
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 12, 2019, 10:26:39 PM
Post by: THattaway on March 12, 2019, 10:26:39 PM
Another one. Think I'll call this one "Shoot!"
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Britton40 on March 12, 2019, 10:32:10 PM
Post by: Britton40 on March 12, 2019, 10:32:10 PM
Very cool
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: jryser on March 12, 2019, 11:08:47 PM
Post by: jryser on March 12, 2019, 11:08:47 PM
Ok tell us what you would do one of our shells for - name the price - and give me a slot in line. I would love to have one of my Iowa state record bird - a triple full bearded bird!!!
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: 310 gauge on March 13, 2019, 12:11:56 AM
Post by: 310 gauge on March 13, 2019, 12:11:56 AM
That is simply Bad Azz right there!!! You have a GIFT!!!
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 13, 2019, 08:48:02 AM
Post by: Nathan_Wiles on March 13, 2019, 08:48:02 AM
That one is the best one so far in my opinion. 
It is quite talent to see a Turkey in spent shotgun hull.
Have you tried a 20gauge hull yet?
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It is quite talent to see a Turkey in spent shotgun hull. Have you tried a 20gauge hull yet?
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 13, 2019, 03:18:27 PM
Post by: THattaway on March 13, 2019, 03:18:27 PM
You would know it, I cleaned the shop out about a month before I started doing these. Threw away a grocery bag full of spent shells, duh.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Deputy 14 on March 13, 2019, 04:25:22 PM
Post by: Deputy 14 on March 13, 2019, 04:25:22 PM
This is good stuff. Be awesome to have guys send their own to be done and use for a beard holder like someone else mentioned
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 15, 2019, 02:58:14 PM
Post by: THattaway on March 15, 2019, 02:58:14 PM
Close
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: captpete on March 15, 2019, 05:16:14 PM
Post by: captpete on March 15, 2019, 05:16:14 PM
Quote from: THattaway on March 15, 2019, 02:58:14 PM
Close
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: tomstopper on March 15, 2019, 05:42:34 PM
Post by: tomstopper on March 15, 2019, 05:42:34 PM
Nice
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Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: guesswho on March 15, 2019, 06:29:26 PM
Post by: guesswho on March 15, 2019, 06:29:26 PM
How long does it take you to do one?
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: THattaway on March 15, 2019, 08:58:49 PM
Post by: THattaway on March 15, 2019, 08:58:49 PM
20-30 minutes. A red federal shell ain't the best but that's what I was down to today. They are thicker walled, harder to carve. Won't be any beard holders either, don't think it would work or too much trouble. Will just continue with variations of up right toms mainly. I do think flying quail or doves would be very doable though.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: guesswho on March 15, 2019, 09:27:02 PM
Post by: guesswho on March 15, 2019, 09:27:02 PM
I figured it would be hours. Those are really cool, and I'm sure you could move a lot of them if you wanted to pursue it.
Title: Re: Spent shells
Post by: Happy on March 15, 2019, 09:58:54 PM
Post by: Happy on March 15, 2019, 09:58:54 PM
You have a lot of talent. Sure you could n
Make some money off of them.
Make some money off of them.