Home made turkey call done!

aim small...release · March 01, 2015, 09:21:00 PM

Hey guys and gals attempted my first ever call and striker . and it actually kinda turned out ok. Can't wait until spring. http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/Weakman_85/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150301_211218_zpsfyoufkpa.jpg.html" target="_blank">

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aim small...release · March 01, 2015, 09:24:00 PM

aim small...release · March 01, 2015, 09:25:00 PM

Archer Dave · March 01, 2015, 09:26:00 PM

What is the black box?

aim small...release · March 01, 2015, 09:31:00 PM

Its actually a glass ash tray with camo tape that I sprayed with a clear sealer and then glued the bark to the bottom

DanielB89 · March 01, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

That looks awesome! Not tell me how you did it! Lol

DanielB89 · March 01, 2015, 10:16:00 PM

That looks awesome! Not tell me how you did it! Lol

Archer Dave · March 01, 2015, 11:15:00 PM

Oh, I really have no idea how this thing works. care to tell more?

Jakeemt · March 01, 2015, 11:53:00 PM

Looks great!

Archer Dave · March 01, 2015, 11:14:00 PM

Oh, I really have no idea how this thing works. care to tell more?

KyStickbow · March 02, 2015, 02:08:00 AM

Very creative!

aim small...release · March 02, 2015, 06:22:00 AM

It was actually quite simple once or figured out right material. PM me if anyone wants to know how to make one.

Cyclic-Rivers · March 02, 2015, 07:33:00 AM

Looks good. How does it sound?

aim small...release · March 02, 2015, 09:05:00 AM

Sounds very good. Hardest part was getting the striker heaven enough at the top end. If its to light it won't get the right tone.

Eric Krewson · March 02, 2015, 09:12:00 AM

I was out playing in the shop yesterday and made this call using a cherry sound board just to see how it would sound. This thing makes great sounds and is LOUD!

No glue involved, the sound board fits under the lip of the shell in the back and snaps firmly into the front part. I ground some of the shell away so the front part could slip in.

aim small...release · March 02, 2015, 09:46:00 AM

Very cool Eric. I wanted to do a shell one but I didn't have one laying around

Longbow58 · March 02, 2015, 10:37:00 AM

Good stuff. Got an old shell or to laying around to make use of.

Msbow · March 02, 2015, 11:51:00 PM

Good looking call Brandon, I like that tree bark idea! Do you have an air gap between the glass and the bark?
How does it sound and what kind of material did you use for a striker?

Msbow · March 03, 2015, 12:00:00 AM

Nice turtle shell call Eric! How thick is the cherry calling surface, I'm guessing it's farely thin with it being really loud?? Also, what are you striking the surface with and are you using chalk?

Eric Krewson · March 03, 2015, 07:59:00 AM

1/8" thick wood, lots of chalk and a cedar striker, every other striker I have works good as well.