Hi guys.....made some today, and finished up some others....was near 100 degrees outside, and a nice 78 in my shop :thumb:
I seldom find a piece of antler as solid as this first one, so I wanted to do something with it...her is how it turned out...
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It is tapered on the inside of the bell, and contains a JC sleeve....
This next call was a special order, it is the first call of a set...it is Copperhead acrylic, with a copper band...has a water buffalo insert which is "O" ring fitted...JC sleeve and brass JC reed tuned smooth...still needs a final polish...
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Lastly is a very interesting call, also special ordered.....it is Elk antler, with a buffalo horn accent band, and bocote...it is tenon fitted, and went together nicely...it too has a JC sleeve and reed...tuned like I like 'em!! It is unfinished at this time, fact there is no finish on the wood at all...but there will be tomorrow :biggrin:
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See?? I am still alive :shck:
Joe
Very nice Bradshaw :yoyo:
That antler is my favorite. That thing took some polishing didnt it.
Nice work :wink:
Joe,
Nice looking calls. Like Jim I like the antler the best, but I also know how much sanding it took to get the Bocote that smooth. A few coats of finish and that one is going to shine.
Jerry
sweeeeettttt lookers ya gots there Joe man yer stuff sure is purty :yoyo: :yoyo:
Joe all of the calls are nice. I too like the antler. Would you be willing to tell were you get it? I have been wanting to try and turn antler for a few weeks.
Joe they're looking good. :congrats: I fancy that lil antler ya got there...............subtly classy.....sir. :congrats:
I love that antler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice Joe!
Brent
Joe,
I like those first two calls, very classy :yoyo:
Bob