Ducky looking predator calls

[BigB]

I've been wanting to try out the tennon and oring closed reed thing for a while. These two calls are my first attempt at the tennon and oring fit. They are for a couple of guys that took me duck hunting for my first time ever a few years back.  Normally, I would put the JC reed in the opposite direction, but I made an exception this time for these guys.   I didn't want to confuse them on which end to blow in, since all they know how to do is blow a duck call!!!        

The brass bands are guaranteed to never come off, unless you cut them off with a saw.

I need to put a few more coats of wax on em, and they will be delivered to their new homes at Thanksgiving.

3" Mag for size reference





Let me know whatcha think.

Thanks,
Brian

[HaMeR]

I think you're onto a new hobby. Those are some nice lookin calls. Those fellas will be proud to hang em around their neck.   Nicely done!!

[Todd Rahm]

Brian,

I'm suprised to find out your coming over for turkey day dinner.   

Both are very nice and nicely done! 

[Brad H]

I like'em Brian. Good to see you're back at it again.

Brad

[frshwtr]

very nice; if it was me getting the call i'd keep it handy in the house and show it to everybody that showed yp 'HEY LOOK WHAT A FRIEND OF MINE MADE FOR ME'. also see your a fan of hevy shot.

[iahntr]

Good lookin calls Brian.
Just curious, if ya wanna share, what ya do with your bands.
Scott

[ninthinning]

Those have to be some of the best looking predator calls I have seen.  They look perfect to me.  I prefer making a two piece JC reed call like a duck call.  That shape has been around forever because it it easy to hold and control back pressure and the beauty of the shape.  I have a 30 year old two piece predator call in my collection that  uses that same basic form.  I viewed a 35 year old matched set of predator calls that looked just like duck calls.  Your brass band really shines. Excellent workmanship, thanks for sharing.
9th

I notice the inserts are different diameters, why did you do that?

[Hawks Feather]

Those are nice looking duck predator calls.  I have made a few that way and I really like them made like yours.

Jerry

[BigB]

Thanks guys for the comments.  My bigger mandrel is broken right now, so I have been playing around with my smaller mandrel.  These were made on my 1/2" mandrel. 

Scott,
I've got a couple new tools called the "Hays Original Brass Ringer."  Billy Hays developed a tool that crimps both sides of the brass band onto the call body, and the band is then virtually impossible to remove from the call.  I got one of the prototype tools when Billy was working the kinks out of the tool and have been tinkering around with the tool for a while now.  It is a pretty easy tool to handle, and it is a cinch to use.  I don't have to worry about any bands now coming off of a call ever again. 

Eric,
The call on the left was the first one that I made, and the insert was a bit large in diameter than I would have liked for a finished call, so I turned the next one a bit smaller.  That's the reason why they are different. 


Brian

[kkbait]

exceent looking calls

[cb223]

Very nice Ben. Those are sharp! You should think about selling them. I'd buy one.

[FinsnFur]

I didnt even know you made calls 
Very nice indeed. Ya definitely didn't skip any detail did ya.