Spun a couple more

[HaMeR]

I have an endgrain walnut, a cocobolo, & what I believe is bocote. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm used to working with oak,pine,cherry etc,,.  Anyhow a call turner here sent me a couple blanks to get me started & the coco/bocote(?) is from that stock. The walnut is from my personal stash.   Bear with me while I try to get these posted up. I'm going with the bocote(?) 1st. 

They are not voiced yet. The order is in to Al for the enclosed reeds.   I still need to finish the barrel end as well. They are setting on the mouthpiece.  I really need to find a better way for some things but so far they don't seem too bad. The finish that was suggested,, boiled linseed/shellac/den.alc with carnauba wax is definitely a winner & a keeper.

I would like to also Thank everybody that has responded to my questions whole heartedly. Your help has been paramount in my learning to do this. While I don't foresee it as a permanent hobby I will most certainly continue to dabble in the call making field while I do other things on the lathe. You guys are the masters & I feel fortunate to be associated with such a crowd as this. Maybe someday I can return the favor for a new guy. And when I do,, I hope it's in the same manner that I recieved it. Professional & courteous.

[HaMeR]

#2 pic.

[HaMeR]

And now the coco.

[HaMeR]

pic #2.

[HaMeR]

And the endgrain walnut.

[HaMeR]

And the set of them. Hopefully this one will be better.

[MattS]

For  a guy that just wanted to turn a couple calls here and there, you sure are spending a lot of time on them.  It is nice to see your progress coming along very quickly.  those look nice.  We warned you about call making.  You can't stop.

[HaMeR]

Thanks Matt!! Compliments are nice.


I posted this in the wrong Forum too.   Sorry about that!! I even know better!!

[THO Game Calls]

Those are nice


BUT

With everything going on around here, you really need to get rid of that picture in the background of your last post - or risk being tarred and feathered   :roflmao:   :roflmao:   :roflmao:   :roflmao:

Actually, they are very nicely done.  Keep at it.  You are making great progress in the turning area.   Finish looks good too;

Al
THO Game Calls
www.thogamecalls.com

[HaMeR]

Thanks Al!! 

The wood taught me a few lessons that I can use. The walnut kept chipping where the 2 wide grooves are. Thats why they are there.

The bocote wouldn't smooth up nicely so I just put a little shellac on the whole call & used some 1000grit emery cloth. Then I wiped it down & grabbed a handful of shavings & burnished the entire call before it could dry anymore. Then I finished it. Plus I made a couple small repairs on it that blend in nicely.

The coco was just a dream to turn. Now I know why so many fellas like to turn it.

BTW-- Are you talking about this picture??  It's actually a 10 1/2" wallpaper border that runs around my den.

[Hawks Feather]

HaMeR,

You are progressing pretty quickly and I have to agree that Cocobolo is great stuff to turn and finish.  Next you need to try some of Al's Blackwood - it is even more to turn.  Seems to me the higher the value of the wood the nicer it is to turn.  I did notice the feathers on the Cocobolo call and thought that it was an interesting addition.   

Jerry

[HaMeR]

Thanks Jerry!! I'll call that one the "Struttin Coco" then.   I thought the walnut was nice until I hit that coco with the gouge. I'll work my way up thru the more exotic woods. But I think it's time I moved on to some other turnings. Coasters & calls are a lot of fun but I really want to make pens & watches. There just might be a market around here for them.

Glen

[Todd Rahm]

I really cant see them enough to say anything, the pics are small and maybe one a bit blurred.

But I did see them DARN turkeys, actually I'm OK with turkeys, but if'n ya post a gator, particularly one stirring a stew pot.........................I'm Gonna go through the freaking roof. 

[cjcalls]

Good looking calls there.


BTW

Todd you seem touchy today ... :shck:
Have you had a BAD experance with a Chef Gator at some point in your life? :roflmao:

[cjcalls]

Question for all of ya'll

Since I make turkey and predator calls...

Does that make me bicaller?

Just wondering.

[keekee]

Looking good! Looks like your getting this call turning figured out! Hang in there and keep us posted!

"Does that make me bicaller?" :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

I sure hope not because that puts several of us in that class...lol

Brent

[HaMeR]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words.  I do need to figure the picture thing out tho.

I think the turkey border is getting more looks than my hard work tho.



:roflmao: :roflmao:  @ the hard work!!

[BasinBoy]

beautiful looking calls.

[HaMeR]

Thanks Cody!!