Newbe question about inserts

[Dan Smith]

I have been working on making my own tone boards for a few months now and starting to understand a little (very little) about them from reading all the info here that is in this forum. I was wondering does anyone use walnut for tone boards and then sleeve the walnut to match the barrel? If so what type of glue do you use.  I am asking as I have several feet of 1 X 1 walnut and it files slick as glass.  Do you think this will hold up in time. Thanks for your comments.
I will try and post a pic of what I am doing this has been soaked in teak oil but not finished.

[B Hoover]

I've used walnut in several calls.  While there are other woods out there that will produce better tones, it does make a good call.  Wes would be the one to ask about glues.  I use Titebond II.  Make sure to let the glue joint cure for 24 hours before turning whether you are using a tenon joint or not.

[Aaron Vice]

For any wood to wood connection, i used Titebond III (Exterior...green bottle).

[Dan Smith]

Thanks for responding to my questions. I always use a tenon joint when I can and I will try the Titebond III glue for exterior.

[BigB]

Most all of the old time calls were made from walnut or cedar. Walnut is fine for turning and practicing dialing toneboards. It has a reputation for moving over time, which will change how the call sounds.


Brian

[FDR]

Stabilize the walnut first and it should not move. When you run out of walnut try maple. I buy it as dowels. Saves a lot of work. Almost any stabilized wood will make an acceptable insert and will hold its tune.