Hey Callmakers - Part II

[leadsthebest]

I pretty much use the same paper as you, but i stop at 400. Mainly because I do not have any 500 or finer grit paper. Then I use denim.

So far I have only used Tung oil for the finish, but I am wanting to try something different. I am always up for suggestions.

THe sound is not perfect, but it works. Ducks don't all sound alike, nor do they always sound perfect.

[jdbuckshot]

i sand to 400grit, then do something a little different, i'll show you when i post pics of the turkey calls!

JD

[duckter]

The 500-600 grit paper can be found at Lowe's/Home Depot. Not in the tool dept. where more of the industrial wood finishing sandpaper is, but rather in the paint department.

As for Tung Oil, it's a great protector of wood, but only provides a dull finish. Try getting some of the Crystal finish from HUT Products. It's around $10/bottle and should last for quite some time. You apply a small amount at a time, since you are applying pressure to "melt" the wax finish to the call with friction. Definitely provides the luster effect.

[duckter]

Let's see them Turkey Calls JDB!

[GordonGekko]

Im gonna post some pictures of some turkey calls this week, i may even post a few pictures of "how to"


JD

I'd like to see a few...I've been playing around with the idea of turning a few pots for a couple of years.... it's about time to pull the trigger....

[jdbuckshot]

turned out 4 pots last night, got the finish baking on right now, might need 1 more coat. but probably gonna buff today and they will be ready for the striking surface, still waiting on my slate to get here, i may throw some glass in some. slate i like better through. I'll Get picks at lunch!

JD

[swamprooter]

I make a few boxes and boat paddles fashioned after the late Neil Cost. Favorite for long boxes is Sitka Spruce and boxes yellow poplar. Slate pots with glass bottoms and hickory stirkers. My bow is made out of osage and ebony with osage limbs

[jdbuckshot]

I Know Niel cost Literally wrote the book on the box call. ive fashioned a few after his design, but i know my calls will never live up to that! most of my pots are Maple, cherry, cedar, walnut, then i use some figured woods on some. glass over glass or slate over glass, used to always used osage for strikers, but im out, mostly hickory now.

As far as bows go, i attemted two self bows in the spring, both broke, all i had was some crotch walnut in the shop, and it wasnt srtong enough for the bows. Gonna attempt again this summer though. Still got my Tillering rig set up. May try a one piece laminate long bow with a small sight window, and a slight recurve in the limbs. I may be PMing you for tips!


JD

[swamprooter]

I'll try anything to kill a turkey with my recurve bow..heres a bearded hen I stuffed for a decoy. She is going to have a sex change this year and be a Jake.

[jdbuckshot]

heres a few pots that are ready for some soundboards and striking surfaces. one cherry, and two walnuts, they are under a lamp, so thats theres alot of yellowish reflection!

im not as good a photographer as Gator, thats for sure!