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Title: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: THO Game Calls on March 10, 2007, 05:23:51 PM
A while back, Studabaka asked if I would make him a blackwood set of calls.   It was like 3 or 4 years ago.  Or so it seems.   Well, here they are.  There is a lanyard that goes with them but I didn't photgraph it.  I did a little something different with the bands on these calls. 

(http://members.aol.com/thogamecalls/stu.jpg)

Sorry for the long wait Stu.   Shoot me a PM with your address and these will be in the mail on Monday.

Al
THO Game Calls
www.thogamecalls.com
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: studabaka on March 10, 2007, 05:42:27 PM
WOOOO HOOOOO  :biggrin: :congrats: :biggrin: :congrats: :biggrin: :congrats:

Clearly worth the wait. ...... though it's great it's [almost] over  :eyebrow:

They look awesome Al. Thank you so very much!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Brad H on March 10, 2007, 05:45:37 PM
Very nice texturing and rims on those bands. They add to the whole look.

Brad
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Hawks Feather on March 10, 2007, 05:48:34 PM
Al,

Another beautiful set of calls.  The bands are something else - like maybe Studabaka's wedding rings.   :laf:

Jerry
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: studabaka on March 10, 2007, 05:53:03 PM
BTW - I'm heading down to Shreveport on Thursday for a few days of hunting with Ragn Cajn and these are definitely coming with me  :yoyo:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: BigB on March 10, 2007, 06:44:51 PM
Those are awesome Al.  :yoyo:   And the bands are majical also.  Very nice touch.

Brian
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: bowjunkie on March 10, 2007, 07:25:21 PM
WOW those are sweeeeeeeeeettttt  :yoyo:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: WhiteHare on March 10, 2007, 07:38:50 PM
Dang,

Things just keep getting
Better and Better..............

Way to go Al.  I am envious of anyone who can make something this spectacular....

Nice!!!   :highclap:

Richard         
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: CypressSlough on March 10, 2007, 07:41:44 PM
Again the bar is raised. Al, I love those bands. Brian.
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: FinsnFur on March 10, 2007, 07:43:55 PM
Holy macaral Al!!

Jerry beat me to the punch. I was gonna ask who's wedding rings you used  :wink:

What amazes me is how thin your getting the outside edges of those things. Unbelievable
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Bob D on March 10, 2007, 08:11:50 PM
Al,
That set is exquisite .  :highclap:
Bob
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Bopeye on March 10, 2007, 09:40:30 PM
Al,
Words won't do them justice.........they are fine looking calls.
:wink:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: THO Game Calls on March 10, 2007, 10:13:53 PM
Thanks for the comments on the calls.   I appreciate it.


Bopeye, your next - will have it up tomorrow for you and in the mail on Monday.   Then Chet, then Quaclerstacker.   Then I am goig to take another shot at the Flame Bonker.

Thanks again

Al
THO Game Calls
www.thogamecalls.com
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Bopeye on March 10, 2007, 10:21:46 PM
Sounds great to me Al. I'll be checking the mail every day.......... :yoyo: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Todd Rahm on March 10, 2007, 11:00:59 PM
Holy Smokers Al.  :bowingsmilie: :bowingsmilie: :bowingsmilie: :bowingsmilie: How'd I get left off that list.  :shck:

Those are just Freak'n awesome. I'll gladly buy a set if'n ya catch up on the others.  :congrats: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Fireball221 on March 11, 2007, 12:49:13 AM
Al,
Those calls are hot, I really like my green acrylic open reed and it was definitely worth the wait.  Keep em comin.  Can't wait to see the "Flame"!
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: FinsnFur on March 11, 2007, 12:54:25 AM
Ohhhhhhhh sure.....now green is hittin the streets  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: THO Game Calls on March 11, 2007, 12:19:24 PM
Green is just - well - green.  I got something cooked up for you in acrylic, and I can almost guarantee you that you have NEVER EVER seen acrylic like this before LOL.   Now you just have to wait till I get lunch and maybe finish it today.

AL
THO Game Calls
www.thogamecalls.com
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Lonehowl on March 11, 2007, 12:58:13 PM
Al, beautiful!
I have to ask, were the bands made on the metal lathe? If so is there a stipling type tool out there for it? Ive been kinda looking for one.
If you prefer to keep yer technique under wraps though, I understand!
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: FinsnFur on March 11, 2007, 02:06:53 PM
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Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: THO Game Calls on March 11, 2007, 03:07:53 PM
The bands on these calls are brass.   


Nothing to it.   

Oh -  a magnafying light helps if you have old eyes  :)


Post edited to keep prying eyes from it.  If anyone on this board needs the info that was here, PM me.


Al
THO Game Calls
www.thogamecalls.com


Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Lonehowl on March 11, 2007, 06:06:52 PM
Thanks Al,
Ive done some bands on my metal lathe before. I just thought you might have found some kind of stipling type tool for the lathe.Same idea as a knurling tool maybe.

I have a Foredom air tool, I just aint that good at hand work like that.

Those are very very nice :highclap:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Arkyyoter on March 12, 2007, 06:05:38 AM
Most impressive, as always AL.....wonderfully done!

Joe
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: keekee on March 12, 2007, 10:10:33 AM
Very, very nice Al! I love the look of the new bands, it kind of sets the calls off even more!

Brent
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: RagnCajn on March 13, 2007, 08:57:48 PM
Those are some beautifull calls Al. I will let Stu post a picture of them with the Coyote he shoots this weekend that was called with one. If ya ever make another one, I would like to buy it. I have 1 of your calls on each lanyard. Maybe I need another lanyard and call.
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: studabaka on March 14, 2007, 01:28:17 PM
I was on the phone with Randy a little bit ago and he was reminding me to bring these calls with me [leave for the airport at 3am tomorrow  :shck:]. Now it ain't like I need any reminding  :biggrin: but as a told Randy, the mail came this morning and there wasn't anything interesting in it  :rolleye: ......... as we both lamented this terrible circumstance I hear someone coming up the drive so I walk out and find my post lady getting out of her truck with a package. I'm giving Randy the blow by blow as I quick step over to her. She gave me a funny look as I peaked over her shoulder to scope out the return address as she's doing the barcode scan thing. ...... 'Yup, it's from Al' I tell Randy with clear excitement in my voice. I think this comforted the post lady too as she smiled and handed me the box with renewed sense that it was the package I was after  :eyebrow:

Randy was right...... as nice as they looked in the pic, they looked doubly nice as I unpacked each and held them in my hand. The blackwood is gorgeous, the lines and curves are flawless as is the finish...... and the brass bands  :wo: if I ever were to get married again, I know where I'd go for my ring. The detail is amazing.

Al, I can't begin to thank you enough for these beautiful calls  :congrats:

I couldn't resist immediately slipping them on the lanyard he included and heading out to the back yard. The neighbors coon dogs sure did like the sound and if I get the chance I'm going to play a bit more with them this evening in the woods  :yoyo:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: FinsnFur on March 14, 2007, 01:44:39 PM
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Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: Bopeye on March 14, 2007, 08:24:14 PM
Have fun with 'em Stu...........I know you will.  :eyebrownod:
Be careful on your trip and get back here so we can see your smiling ......... :confused: ......emoticons.......... :huh: :eyebrownod:
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: RagnCajn on March 15, 2007, 11:51:31 PM
Well Al, they work fine and are truly a work of art. Called in a coyote for Stu with the closed reed.
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: RagnCajn on March 16, 2007, 01:14:35 PM
This is studabaka on Randy's id....... I will need to give a full accounting of what is working out to be an awesome trip/visit/education.......

The short version is that there is a superb yote hunter here...... my THO calls are apparently extremely purdy to the yotes too, as it took less than 4 minutes on the first stand to put a big one in our laps...... and...well....er.... I really need to finish eating my humble pie afore I can buck up and give the details on my 'weak link' performance.

But I did make a good showing on the crawfish last night and hope to do as well at the shrimp boil this evening.
Title: Re: Is It The End Of The Week? - A Set for Studabaka
Post by: FinsnFur on March 16, 2007, 09:02:25 PM
Oh my gahd you even looked like Randy at first glance  :innocentwhistle:  :biggrin: