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A few Reelfoots could have been
« on: July 20, 2013, 06:32:13 PM »
Ok so I have been working on reelfoots for some time and here is some of the leavings and this is only a few . most went in trash can but saved a few just to look at.

Will have something complete in a few days.

Fun isn't it.

ben


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Re: A few Reelfoots could have been
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2013, 06:45:28 PM »

Can't wait to see the ones that get finished Benny. How many are you bringing in October to the Reelfoot gathering?

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Re: A few Reelfoots could have been
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2013, 07:27:15 AM »
I have a big bag of those hanging on a peg board in my shop Ben.  They are there to remind me to not cut the tone channel too deep! A "too deep" tone channel will not tune properly. The call will quack and chuckle but not "high ball".  Common mistake in making Reelfoots!

Keep making chips you will get there.


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Re: A few Reelfoots could have been
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2013, 03:57:51 PM »
Brian''

If all goes well I plan to bring several. Got to try sell a couple to re=coup so I can make some more.

Looking forward to Reelfoot.

ben

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Re: A few Reelfoots could have been
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2013, 04:00:10 PM »
You are having fun, that's what counts!

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Re: A few Reelfoots could have been
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2013, 09:34:52 PM »
Brian''

If all goes well I plan to bring several. Got to try sell a couple to re=coup so I can make some more.

Looking forward to Reelfoot.

ben

When they are ready for Reelfoot, pick out a good one and put my name on it. And let me know how much I need to bring to Reelfoot for it.

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Re: A few Reelfoots could have been
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2013, 09:52:03 PM »
I'm sure all your hard work will pay dividends in the final product Benny, Keep up the good work my friend.  Ron
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Re: A few Reelfoots could have been
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2013, 04:34:29 AM »
Looking like a lot of fun there. Can't wait to see them at Reelfoot