Aight.....So I have done a few grunters. Trying to get it going. I've given 2 to guys to go hunt with and get some feedback.
Here's where I want to see some thoughts. Both of these I drilled a 5/8 bore through both pieces. In the exhaust I have a 5/8 piece of delrin rod drilled to accept the JC reed. I glued the rod in the exhaust and the reed in the rod. What I didn't do is add an O-ring to the delrin rod as it was a pretty snug fit. I might add that the call is made of black locust so I expect minimal movement in the wood. Here is the call....
So what I am wondering from you guys with more experience.....do you think that an o-ring is necessary when using the delrin rod? The other call is a cherry. Will it move enough to become loose where the barrel slides over the rod? Will the wood wear out on the delrin rod as it might on wood/wood connections?
I have worked on another style that more resembles a duck call with an insert (JC reed in the JC bushings). Basically the style that you get with the JC instructions. This one I know needs o-rings. Is there a style that would be more preferable?
