My 3rd attempt

[Bills Custom Calls]

I got an order for a doe bleat 

This is my first attempt



My 2nd


3rd




I hope the feller that ordered this bleat likes my last attempt cause I am running out of options

Thanks

[CypressSlough]

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.

[awh]

Ok....I'll ask. Is there ketchup behind that blue cover up?


Just picking Bill.

[Bills Custom Calls]

Thanks Brian

Danny I thought we gave up the ketchup thing awhile back  :roflmao:

[Bopeye]

Well, since the 3rd attempt is already sold........how much for the 2nd attempt?  :roflmao:

[Bills Custom Calls]

I think I shall keep that one Bop it has special meaning  :roflmao:

[Hawks Feather]

I am just wondering where that call could be headed.  It would be a shame to send it out of Ohio.   

Yerry

[Bills Custom Calls]

 

[GroundChuck]

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

[Bills Custom Calls]

Well Thanks GC I believe the customer has seen it and he is chomping at the bit to get his fingers on it

[Hawks Feather]

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

[Bills Custom Calls]

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

[Hawks Feather]

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.   

Jerry

[Bills Custom Calls]

I know your right  :roflmao: :roflmao:

[Coyote Dr]

 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.

[Bills Custom Calls]

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