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Offline BigB

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Raised panel open reed
« on: February 13, 2010, 12:56:50 AM »


I've been kicking around the idea in my head for a while to attempt a raised panel checkered call.  I've seen quite a few duck calls with raised panels, but haven't seen a predator call with one.  The raised panel calls sure do have sort of a mystique to them.  I have a ton of respect for the guys that do a raised panel duck call.  There are a lot of hours that go into making one of these calls.  I have 18 hours put into the call below.  I also need to say thanks to Wes for some help along the way, and JJgoose as well.  The other calls that I have checkered up to this point have been at 18 lines per inch.  The one below is at 20 lpi.


Raised panel checkered moose antler barrel, with a moose antler toneobard.







All comments and critiques welcomed.



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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2010, 01:01:46 AM »
Wow Brian. That is one of the finest calls I have seen. It is just magnificent. And just a few weeks ago you had never even checkered before. I can confidently say you are probably one of the two or three top calls makers in the country. The others I consider at the top have many, many years of experience, while you have only be turning a few years. With a few more years experience you will definately be the best! 
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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2010, 01:23:00 AM »
Agreed Braz. Simply a beautiful call
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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2010, 02:17:01 AM »
That is beautiful, just beautiful! :bigup:

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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2010, 07:52:11 AM »
I'm stunned!   That is a beautiful piece of work!!!!   :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

There just isn't anything else to say Brian.    You're work is at the master level, and has been for a long time.   This is just icing on the cake.

Well done!


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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2010, 08:57:28 AM »
Well worth the effort! Bravo!
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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2010, 09:06:21 AM »
HOLY MOLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That IS Over the TOP Beautiful :bow: :bow: :bow:

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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2010, 09:36:20 AM »
awesome call Brian  :bigup: :bigup: got to try this my self were can i get some tools for a good price
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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2010, 09:51:03 AM »
Holy Cow!!! That is one fine piece of craftsmanship..... :bigup:

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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2010, 10:24:45 AM »
B....... holy freakin crap!!!!! That is easily the most awesome call ever. I cant believe how nice that thing has come out.
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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2010, 11:24:30 AM »
WOW!  :bigup: :bigup: :bigup: :bigup: :bigup: That's all I got

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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2010, 01:24:27 PM »
I think this call is CNC'D, with roll on checkering :devil2: :rofl:
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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2010, 01:38:23 PM »
Quote from: Lonehowl on February 13, 2010, 01:24:27 PM
I think this call is CNC'D, with roll on checkering :devil2: :rofl:

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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2010, 02:25:21 PM »
Quote from: Lonehowl on February 13, 2010, 01:24:27 PM
I think this call is CNC'D, with roll on checkering :devil2: :rofl:
Lonehowl I think your right I see the CNC stamp on the back side of the call  :pot: Whew here I was worried he did it by hand :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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Re: Raised panel open reed
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2010, 03:18:07 PM »
It has been too cold to be in the shop this past week.  So I dug out my set of nail stippling tools and the checkering tools, I thought I was doing good, for a week I had thrown only one piece of wood away.   These are the only tools I can use in the house without making a mess, I even have a vacuum setup to make sure there is no mess.  Then you do this to us, :eek: I think my stippling tools and checkering tools need a rest, a long rest.   :no:

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