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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Custom Duck Calls => Topic started by: COsby on March 02, 2018, 10:34:25 AM
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I've taken a good amount of time off call making due to a number of reason. However, I've really come to like the sound and function of a LA style call and was thinking about putting one of those together, but I've hit a road block I'm not sure how to get around.
The insert is drilled to 1/2" for the guts and a 1/2" mandrel for the shape is no problem, but what about the barrel? If I do a friction fit, it will have to be larger than 1/2", but smaller than 5/8", so I'm at a loss how these are turned.
Any help?
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Your first problem is going to be if you only make the insert 5/8 you will only have 1/16 of and inch all the way around the guts, don't think that would last too long. I step drill the barrel 3/4 and then 5/8 and use an o-ring on the insert. Use a 5/8 mandrel to turn it.
Wes
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I see what you're saying. Thanks Wes.