Butternut distress open reed

[John_NY]

I made this butternut distress today using Chads 5/8 mandrel. The toneboard is made by me as well. I haven't used my tailstock since I got the mandrels. they are good and solid and you can turn a call with no problem or wobble at all without the tailstock.

John

[blacky]

John , that is a good looking call and I have to agree about the mandrels from Chad. I just got mine yesterday but can see right off the bat how much of an improvement their should be in my turnings. They hold good and tight with no slipping of the blank whatsoever.

[John_NY]

I like the fact you can work on both ends of the call without ever taking it off the mandrel. Once done the call comes back off easy also. It makes making a call more fun to do.

John

[Hawks Feather]

Be careful having too much fun making calls.  You will end up with WAY too many toys.   

Jerry

[blacky]

I don't know if I am having fun or not but it sure is much more enjoyable since I got Chad's mandrels.