Progress report......

[Arkyyoter]

Here is today's work on the call from the post yesterday entitled, "In My Mind's Eye"...

The call is almost understated, as I should perhaps have been more ornate, but sometimes simplicity speaks volumes to me...

I am ALMOST there!!! The wood only has two coats of Teak oil on it, with several more to go, but the horn and antler are finished/fitted... It will take another couple more days to have the final finish I desire on the wood portion....it is totally finished inside as well....the reed sleeve is installed, but I have not placed the brass reed in it as of yet. 


I undercut the ridges on either side of the rounded lanyard groove, tried to show them in the pics....


The antler/wood/horn went together as I hoped, with no discernable seams...

I will try to show all sides...I was told by a true master that EVERY side had to be "There" not two or three but all....it is on this one,no visible flaws....even to me 















Please let me know what you think....I feel this is my best to date......


Joe

[MattS]

WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW......

That is absolutely gorgeous.  I love the lanyard rings.

You Rock 

[THO Game Calls]

Nice job Joe.   Very well done.    Great detail too.   


Al
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[FinsnFur]

I like that...looks like you buffed that horn into a pliabe stage 
Looks good

[Brad H]

Very cool!

That is a very sharp looking call. Looks like it went together perfectly. I really like the choice of wool. That tulip looks a lot like some canary wood I used once.

Brad

[keekee]

Very good work Joe! I like it!


Brent

[WhiteHare]

The call is almost understated, as I should perhaps have been more ornate, but sometimes simplicity speaks volumes to me...

Understated,  I'd say not..
More ornate,   Nadda
Simplistic,  Looks pretty hard to do to me.......with just the right amount of contrasting/complimentary materials
I don't know if this is your best one yet, but I do know it looks fantastic.

Another great job Joe.

Richard

[bowjunkie]

 :shck: WOW that is FANTASTIC Joe you have outdone yerself if its fer sale I would be proud to hang it off the lanyard 

[DirtyDog]

That is one beutiful call Joe. Keep making em. 

[Todd Rahm]

Hey Joe I really like that one.  She's a beaut!!!!!!!!!! 



(Why doesn't anyone point out my spelling errors?)   

[Bob D]

Pretty azaleas Joe ! Enjoyed watching your masterpiece take shape.
Bob

[Purgatory_Predator_Calls]

Joe I love the progress pictures.  Makes the call personal in a way.  From raw material to polished result.  Great looking stuff, love seeing it!!

Joey

[vvarmitr]

That sure is one sweet looking call Joe!

[Arkyyoter]

Thanks everyone....I am refinishing the call due to the unfortunate incident.....but it is back on track !!!



Joe

[Bopeye]

I don't reckon I've ever seen one like it.............it's gorgeous!!! Love the way you pulled everything together and made it look like it was "born" like that. 

[kkbait]

sweet looking call