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Offline Short on Cache

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Few new ones
« on: February 21, 2012, 12:54:00 PM »
I had a 4 day weekend and got a few calls finished up. Comments and constructive critisism welcome!
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Offline Truly Custom Calls

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2012, 01:20:59 PM »
I'm jealous of your long weekend in the shop.  I like the array of different woods and that you pinned the bands.  I really don't have any criticism to pass along.  What glossy finish did you use?
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Offline Chris @ STW Outdoors

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2012, 02:15:17 PM »
My only criticism is , stop making calls so fast, you make me feel like a slow poke. Great looking calls.
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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2012, 03:21:45 PM »
Theyre all CA finished. Gotta make hay while the sun shines right? I am pinning all of my bands but I havent figured out yet how to make the aluminum ones dissapear the way that I can make the brass ones.
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Offline tolbndfishin

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2012, 05:24:04 PM »
Very nice.    :bigup:   It takes me 3 hours to get one right.  What's the wood and how'd u darken the one on the far right?

Dan
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Offline Ulrich's Custom Calls

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2012, 07:07:21 PM »
nice job. Love the shape and that bocote one is awesome
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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2012, 08:17:53 PM »
To make the pins disappear go to a welding shop and get a 1/16 welding rod to match the material that the band is made from, aluminum for aluminum, brass for brass, etc.
Drill a hole in the band to match the diameter of your rod. I then use a taper pin reamer to create a little taper in the hole in the band. Peen the rod end down gently into the tapered hole. By gently I mean a death of a thousand taps! File and sand to match the surface contour of the band and finish polish. Repeat for other pins.
Note:The pin will peen better/easier if you file the end square before you start. You only need a pin diameter or less sticking above the band when you start.
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Offline Mike Chesnut at Nuts Custom Calls

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2012, 01:05:37 AM »
those are some nice calls there i like the end ones the best something about burnt just floats my boat and tickles my fancy...  good bunch of call there
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Offline Aaron at Wingerts Woodworks

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2012, 01:22:22 AM »
I think there's a certain artistry in being able to see the end of a neatly installed pin.  If it is tight, gap-free and smooth it is nothing to hide in my opinion.  I'd be willing to bet the average duck call buyer doesn't even know pins are used.  I like to use copper rod for pins on brass bands for that very reason.  Your pinning work looks great from what I can see. 

Your finishes are looking great as well. 

I'd kill for an entire weekend in my shop.  Heck I'd be tickled to get an hour in there every day.
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Offline Short on Cache

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2012, 09:49:24 AM »
Thanks for the comments and learning points. The end calls are both torched to give that appearance.
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Offline Levi @ Wingtamer Outdoors

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Re: Few new ones
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2012, 09:59:30 AM »
Nice batch of calls for sure.
Levi
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