Been building some turkey calls

I decided this spring to try my hand at building some turkey calls. I've always loved working with wood so being a hunter this seemed to be a natural progression for me. Here's a sample of what I've been doing. What do you all think?














Next I'm on to longbows and grip side plates

 

that is really neat.

 

If they sound half as good as they look your in business !

 

They look great!

 

Way to be creative, looks good!

 

Thanks guys! I'm just having fun making them. I'm working on a batch right now and almost got them done.

I was recently asked to make one for an upcoming disabled veteran hunt that another site is hosting. I'm so honored to be able to be part of something so worthwhile

 

Nice! Ya know those booths at expos with homemade calls? They are always better then the commercial brands like Primos and Flextone. Hope yours are the same

 

Here's a little guy I called in with a couple of the first calls I built.



I actually had a very fun turkey season. I hunted with the bow right up until the last day I could get out. Called in birds every single time I went but they either stayed out of bow range or just wouldn't stand still. That last time I said heck with it and grabbed the 10 ga! Lol! Was pretty cool killing a bird that I called in with calls I built

 

No doubt! I do have my favorite production calls but I don't see them going to woods any time in the near future

 

Sweet. You have a real talent to be able to make those like ya do.

 

Very cool.

That has to be so rewarding to call in a turkey with a call you made yourself.

 

Thanks everyone!

Here's the kind I'm building now. Has gotten to be a little more than a hobby, lol :D

 

very cool looking! how do they sound??

 

Very impressive

 

those are awesome. How do you they sound and do you want to sell any. If so i will be at the harrisburg show in FEb. maybe we can meet up.

 

beautiful. I like the brass screws much better. Can you get the brass in an allen head or even even with a snap cover and you wouldn't even see the screw?

Do you sell them?

 

Thanks!

They sound great. I spent a good deal of time playing with different woods to see what works the best. I can make them sound high and clean right down to course and nasally depending on the wood combination.

 

Yep i sell them. I don't build a ton of them but I do sell a few dozen here and there. I currently have a dozen and a half of them 3/4 of the way done. Just need to finish them up. I kinda put them on the back burner until after hunting seasons Once I do get them finished I'll put a few up for sale

 

Yeah I think the brass looks nicer, I haven't found any in allen head though. Now with the hiding of the screw you have given me an idea to play around with. I like the thought of that

 

very impressive. good luck in selling them.