Post by: JPhelps on February 10, 2013, 05:54:34 PM
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Post by: ellensburgpo on February 10, 2013, 05:56:06 PM
Good looking calls. Single or double?
Post by: Smossy on February 10, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
You ever made calls with bloodwood or purple heart? Purple heart is virtually indestructible its so dense.
Post by: JPhelps on February 10, 2013, 06:00:34 PM
I use Purple Heart quite a bit. It always makes me mad though because no matter how fine I sand it the pores always show unless I use multiple coats of finish.
Post by: Smossy on February 10, 2013, 06:04:07 PM
Two Open water doubles and one open water single.I love the way it surfaces after a good 3-5 wett sandings with 1000 grain. I dont even bother using polyurethane on it.
I use Purple Heart quite a bit. It always makes me mad though because no matter how fine I sand it the pores always show unless I use multiple coats of finish.
Im trying to upload some of my projects but the websites being stubborn.
Might have to RESIZE them holdon buddy. Love to see what you think of them.
Post by: Smossy on February 10, 2013, 06:18:17 PM
Post by: JPhelps on February 10, 2013, 07:12:55 PM
Post by: woodman on February 10, 2013, 07:54:47 PM
Those are sexy man, wish I had money to pick up a call. Id learn to duck hunt just for the beautiful craftsmanship. Coming from a guy who also loves to work with wood.
You ever made calls with bloodwood or purple heart? Purple heart is virtually indestructible its so dense.
Smossy, you are right about Purple Heart, did you know that it is toxic? Machines nice and looks cool, but can affect you in dust form or as in a splinter.
Those calls pictured look awesome!
Post by: Smossy on February 10, 2013, 08:02:09 PM
Yeah, My mentor "Who taught me everything I know"a man who went by the name "Mumbles" haha told me to be careful with that and aromatic red ceder as to they can lead to extremely bad infections. Ill try to get some photos of a small box I made for a friend If I ever get over there. Maybe Ill shoot him a text and ask for a pic. But Im no longer going to post in here as to I dont want problems or people thinking Im trying to hijack the thread from Phelps amazing craftsmanship! Great work man!Those are sexy man, wish I had money to pick up a call. Id learn to duck hunt just for the beautiful craftsmanship. Coming from a guy who also loves to work with wood.
You ever made calls with bloodwood or purple heart? Purple heart is virtually indestructible its so dense.
Smossy, you are right about Purple Heart, did you know that it is toxic? Machines nice and looks cool, but can affect you in dust form or as in a splinter.
Those calls pictured look awesome!
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 10, 2013, 08:19:21 PM
Post by: JPhelps on February 10, 2013, 08:25:12 PM
Post by: 92xj on February 11, 2013, 06:26:34 AM
Post by: JPhelps on February 11, 2013, 07:35:48 AM
I would love to make some custom wood inserts out of African black wood, cocobolo, or some of the fancy exotics. The only downside is the time required. I might order a duck call jig and start to play around with it.
Post by: 92xj on February 11, 2013, 07:54:41 AM
I have been playing around with another companies guts and gutserts and they are going to be an option soon.
I would love to make some custom wood inserts out of African black wood, cocobolo, or some of the fancy exotics. The only downside is the time required. I might order a duck call jig and start to play around with it.
Let me know if you do, I will take one of your first wood insert calls. Blackwood, coco, flamed hedge and anything else thats wood in color works for me.
Post by: Smossy on February 11, 2013, 05:14:47 PM
Spalted zebrawood. Would make a great camouflage color.I have been playing around with another companies guts and gutserts and they are going to be an option soon.
I would love to make some custom wood inserts out of African black wood, cocobolo, or some of the fancy exotics. The only downside is the time required. I might order a duck call jig and start to play around with it.
Let me know if you do, I will take one of your first wood insert calls. Blackwood, coco, flamed hedge and anything else thats wood in color works for me.
Post by: irishevox on March 28, 2013, 12:50:11 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 28, 2013, 01:12:25 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on March 28, 2013, 01:15:26 PM
Post by: mtbshark on April 17, 2013, 10:30:22 PM
If so I would like to try it!
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Post by: JPhelps on April 18, 2013, 04:55:20 AM
Post by: irishevox on April 20, 2013, 07:25:44 AM
Post by: 92xj on April 25, 2013, 12:18:16 PM
I have been playing around with another companies guts and gutserts and they are going to be an option soon.
I would love to make some custom wood inserts out of African black wood, cocobolo, or some of the fancy exotics. The only downside is the time required. I might order a duck call jig and start to play around with it.
Let me know if you do, I will take one of your first wood insert calls. Blackwood, coco, flamed hedge and anything else thats wood in color works for me.
Just bumping this to keep it fresh on your mind during the long summer days, I want your first and second one! :tup: