Foredom Series SR - Manual (Page 11)

We selected butternut for this project.
Butternut is the wood of choice for many
carvers because it is relatively easy to carve
and its warm, rich grain enhances the beauty
of any carving. The canvasback duck is found
throughout the United States and Canada. It
spends winters in tidal waters of the ocean
rather than in fresh water. The canvasback
breeds in central Alaska and in the prairie
pothole regions of the United States and
Canada. It is a heavy-bodied duck that is eas-
ily recognized by its distinctive head and bill
profile. Similar to most waterfowl, the male is
more brightly colored than the female.
Canvasback Duck
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This project first appeared in The Art of Stylized Woodcarving and is reprinted here
with the permission of the authors, Chuck Solomon & Dave Hamilton,
and the publisher, Fox Chapel Publishing Co. Inc.
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