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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Custom Turkey Calls => Topic started by: Areid on July 12, 2018, 01:36:53 AM

Title: Aluminium surface question
Post by: Areid on July 12, 2018, 01:36:53 AM

Hey everybody, I am looking for information about the type of aluminium used for pot call surfaces. I have made alot of aluminium calls and they sound good. But they would be so much cheaper for me personally to make if I just ordered sheets of aluminium and cut my own disc's out. Just curious if anyone else does this, and what type of alloy you prefer to use?20-24, 50-52, 6061? In doing this I can also anodize it whatever color I like. Thanks for any help on this guys?

Title: Re: Aluminium surface question
Post by: Rob_McFadden on July 14, 2018, 06:59:16 PM

I honestly have no idea but I would be interested if you ever wanted to sell anodized aluminum surfaces in custom colors.

Title: Re: Aluminium surface question
Post by: Areid on July 17, 2018, 12:45:36 AM

Ok. Thanks for the reply Rob. Seems that this topic is on the not to be discussed list possibly.  I have some custom wood orders to finish but when I get some aluminum tested and iIlike it I will get back with you.

Title: Re: Aluminium surface question
Post by: Al_at_THO Game Calls on July 17, 2018, 11:10:47 AM

You do know that the board is closed for all practical purposes?   Could be why no one is "discussing" your topic.  Just a guess.   Everyone moved to facebook.  Try there. 

Al @ THO

Title: Re: Aluminium surface question
Post by: majordog on July 20, 2018, 11:30:32 AM

Not a "facebooker"....I check the old board everyday.....Just didnt have an answer!!   :up1:

Title: Re: Aluminium surface question
Post by: Rob_McFadden on July 24, 2018, 05:22:24 PM

what is the facebook page name?

Title: Re: Aluminium surface question
Post by: stumpjumper on October 18, 2018, 10:16:51 PM

Why not just buy pre cut aluminum call surfaces? 

If I was to do it myself I'd say use 6061

Stump