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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Custom Duck Calls => Duck & Goose Call Making Tutorials => Topic started by: Dixie calls on February 01, 2019, 05:40:46 PM
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I’m a new call maker. Please help. I’ve made several calls out of wood and acrylic. I’m using the p2 jig from pintail waterfowl. Every time I put them together all I get is a squeak or a low quack only if I blow gently. I’ve read on here the hogs are just a starter jig. Some said they filed the tone board more of a slope at the end. Is that my problem or what. Any advice would be welcome
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Few questions, have you read Ryan’s tips on tuning? If I remember correctly his public jig 2 is not recommended for those new to building duck calls.
Do you know how to run a duck call? If you aren’t a decent caller it’s gonna be impossible to build and tune a call.
Are you expecting to build a few calls and get good results? Many of us have spent countless hours learning by failing. Be prepared to throw inserts away and try something different. If you’re a persistent person and work at it you’ll figure it out. Post some pics of what you’ve done and descriptions and folks here will help you along.
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I’ve not read what Ryan wrote I’ve watched his videos but haven’t read anything from him. I’ve been duck hunting for 7 years so I am a decent caller. I’ve got a shop full of wood working machines that came with the place when I bought it. Just decided that I was tired of paying so much for good calls but I’ve learned it’s not as easy I thought and been costly but I enjoy turning them. I’ve scrapped a lot of inserts but have got it on turning them down just having trouble getting the soundboard right
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Good luck on your endeavor. The best information in the hobby/industry is here.
Btw, might need to look for a different name. Two prominent callmakers out there with variations of this. My family still makes the Dixie Mallard call, often called a Dixie.