Hi,
Some of the turkey call makers are out deer hunting - but when they get back I am sure they will be able to help you.
A lot of places are going to tell you that you have to experiment and find what works for you, which really, after you get the basics down is not bad advice. But you need to learn the basics first. I think we will be able to get you started and then, where you go with it is up to you! I dont make turkey calls but from what I know, the standard seems to be a 3 1/2 inch top over 3 inch sound board as a place to start. After that, it really is what sound you like. I like slate calls, I just think they sound very nice. Glass is OK, and I have some glass over glass calls, but I always seem to come back to the slate calls when I hunt. Everyone is different and until you play a few it might be hard to determine what you like. Some folks even use wood sound boards. So there are a lot of choices.
I dont stock slate in the store, but I can get you a number to a place that you buy it at a fair price. Glass, there is a guy named Stumpy on Custom Calls On Line that seems to be the go to guy for glass. I think Darrin at Grassy Creek carries copper for pot calls too. Never used it and have no idea how it sounds, but it is a popular call surface.
There is a web site,
http://www.customsawing.com/ that has some basic instructions that should get you started. If you click on the Pot Calls they have instructions there.
Welcome to the site! I hope you enjoy it here. We pride ourselves on being nice to new guys so jump right in and dont be afraid of getting your head bit off for asking a question cause it wont happen!
Soon as the expert turkey call folks come around, you will get some good info - because we have some of the finest turkey call maker out there on this site.
AL @ THO