Making your own Box Calls.
01-27-2002, 08:13 PM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Posts: 172
RE: Making your own Box Calls.
I dunno Mauser... I sure wouldn't want to try it. You're dealing with some pretty fragile wood there. Side rail material, for example, is only 1/8th of an inch thick and since it's hardwood it'll snap if you're rough with it.
Maybe one of those Roto-Zip type saw things might work for cutting out certain parts. But, since I've never used one and can't say they really work like they are supposed to. So, you're on your own there.
The main reason I think at least a table saw is pretty important is because you need a stacked dado head cutter to mill the (usually 1/4" wide) recesses into the side rails of the call. Unless you can rig up some sorta router and jig to mill those recesses you probably won't have a very good call. That's because the grooves aren't just for decoration... they (along with some other factors) determine the tone of the call.
I understand your zeal for wanting to make your own calls. I was there too. In fact, when I was just starting I was one of the ones who said, "How hard could it be?". Well, believe me... while it isn't rocket science you do at least need the right tools to do the job right.
Edited by - proturkeycaller on 01/27/2002 21:28:57
Maybe one of those Roto-Zip type saw things might work for cutting out certain parts. But, since I've never used one and can't say they really work like they are supposed to. So, you're on your own there.
The main reason I think at least a table saw is pretty important is because you need a stacked dado head cutter to mill the (usually 1/4" wide) recesses into the side rails of the call. Unless you can rig up some sorta router and jig to mill those recesses you probably won't have a very good call. That's because the grooves aren't just for decoration... they (along with some other factors) determine the tone of the call.
I understand your zeal for wanting to make your own calls. I was there too. In fact, when I was just starting I was one of the ones who said, "How hard could it be?". Well, believe me... while it isn't rocket science you do at least need the right tools to do the job right.
Edited by - proturkeycaller on 01/27/2002 21:28:57
01-28-2002, 03:48 PM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 9,085
RE: Making your own Box Calls.
hmmm ok pro...i wil wait and got it next year and make em in wood shop im sure my teacher will love it!! maybe i can even make bowls for friction calls there!!! and strikers and everything! thanx..
mauser06
mauser06
01-28-2002, 04:07 PM
#15
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: chiefland Florida USA
Posts: 5,417
RE: Making your own Box Calls.
hi;NCblood and DHY, good try. glad to see you were reading.
I try to get young people into the sport,most of the time the mothers of the young people would like to shoot "me". after about a week of them tring to learn to work the calls.
sorry I already have a couple young guys for this year,they both took there first bird last year and I promised them one. maybe next year for you ("young"
guys.
another though I like to get these young people into is starting a turkey diary.just a note as to the time,place,weight,beard and spur length.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.
Edited by - tree climber on 01/28/2002 17:09:52
I try to get young people into the sport,most of the time the mothers of the young people would like to shoot "me". after about a week of them tring to learn to work the calls.
sorry I already have a couple young guys for this year,they both took there first bird last year and I promised them one. maybe next year for you ("young"
guys.another though I like to get these young people into is starting a turkey diary.just a note as to the time,place,weight,beard and spur length.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.
Edited by - tree climber on 01/28/2002 17:09:52
01-29-2002, 01:03 AM
#17
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: park falls wi
Posts: 615
RE: Making your own Box Calls.
Here is a call that I just finished.It was made from a kit from Custom sawing.This is the sassafras and cherry.Kind of dull looking but the sound is ok,a little high pitched maybe.This was the first one that I ever made so hopefully the next one will be better.
Edited by - wacker on 01/29/2002 02:28:05
