I got an order for a doe bleat
This is my first attempt
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r300/bnccont/calls007_edited-6.jpg)
My 2nd
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r300/bnccont/calls001_edited-33.jpg)
3rd
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r300/bnccont/calls003_edited-22.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r300/bnccont/calls002_edited-26.jpg)
I hope the feller that ordered this bleat likes my last attempt cause I am running out of options
Thanks
Bill, I'm sure he we like it. If not, I'm sure someone else will.
Looking at the first 2 failures, it appears you burnt the wood when you drilled it. If you get wood that hot, it will crack. Along with the big catch on the second one. Make sure you back out the bit to help it clear the chips, and always make sure your bit is sharp. With spalted wood, it's weakest around the spalt lines. Alot of times the wood will actually be cracked along the lines and will fracture like the first one did. You learn from every failure. Keep at man. You're doing good.
Brian.
Ok....I'll ask. Is there ketchup behind that blue cover up? :shrug:
Just picking Bill. :biggrin:
Thanks Brian
Danny I thought we gave up the ketchup thing awhile back :roflmao:
Well, since the 3rd attempt is already sold........how much for the 2nd attempt? :roflmao:
I think I shall keep that one Bop it has special meaning :roflmao:
I am just wondering where that call could be headed. It would be a shame to send it out of Ohio. :innocentwhistle:
Yerry
:wink:
Just remember, If we can't learn from our mistakes there's no need to try something new. If your customer doesn't like it I'll take it looks good from here.
GC
Well Thanks GC I believe the customer has seen it and he is chomping at the bit to get his fingers on it
Bill's (old call) and MY (new call) arrived today. For those of you who can remember Bill's early pictures you know that his abilities with a camera are now much improved (sorry Bill) since he started. The call that arrived today is much nicer than Bill's picture.
Thanks for a great call,
Jerry
Jerry
The call you recieved ended up being my 4th and final attempt to build a call for you I was so happy when you told me it made it safely cause I really didn't want to go for a 5th
It was worth it glad ya like it
I know that if this one would have broke you would have needed two fifths - one a call and another of something stronger to drink. :wink:
Jerry
I know your right :roflmao: :roflmao:
Bill, JMO but could the wood be a little green when you turned it? That maybe the reason for it cracking. It looks good and Im not anybody to question ya. I have had green wood crack right in too, thats why I ask.
I am really sure it happened Because it got a little warm while drilling and while I was turning it tne caught and thats when it broke.I have hade a few pieces crack on me turning this design.
bill