A couple turkey calls

[Lewis Brookshire III]

First off I have to thank Bernie! I recieved a gift wingbone call from him a couple days ago and it is AWESOME!! It took a little bit to get used to as I have never used one but I am finally starting to make noises that are similar to a yelp...that or a walrus mating call! LOL

I also made up another box call. I used the same paddle off another that I made awhile back. The box that I made on the other was made entirely of wenge and it didnt give a good sound so I tried another wood combo. On this one I used Red cedar sides with Canary wood front, back and base. This one sounds alot better. The wenge on the other was just way too deep sounding. This one still doesn't sound perfect but alot better.

Are there any tips you turkey call makers can give about the construction of box calls that are essential for a good sound? I just looked at pictures and made mine so I am sure that there are some things I need to do that I cant see from a pic.


I'm hoping to head out this week and try and use these two to draw in a turkey and get my first longbow turkey. I had them all over me two weeks ago but I haven't been able to go since then.

Here are a couple pics. I still need to countersink the screw and dress it up with a brass screw.

 

 

[Over&Under]

Very nice Work!!!  Love the look of the Cedar

[ber643]

You are certainly welcome (and deserving), Lewis. A beautiful Box call - I love the cedar and the canary wood (I got to see that part better than you guys cause Lewis very kindly sent me a couple pieces of the Canary Wood - purty stuff!)

Chalk your box call well on the top edges of the side panels, Lewis and good luck on the hunt with both calls.

[BKA]

Looks good Lewis, I just started making boxcalls this year myself. Beautiful wood your useing.
I can say that the degree of the side sound board and the raidus on it's top edge seam to make the most difference in the sound quality for me. If you get that down pat then the pitch will vary from wood type to wood type, but the  sound will be good.
Can't tell from the pic angle but the sides look a little flat on top, if so you might put more curve in them and that helps. Here's one I made so you can see what I'm trying to say. Other than that IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT. Brian
 

[Lewis Brookshire III]

Love the looks of that call Brian! Nice artistry for sure.

I am going to play aroud with this one and alter some things and see what happens.

[BKA]

Thanks Lewis, One more thing I noticed.
Your paddle looks narrow. Most box paddles are wider than the body. They rest on both side boards with no gap showing down the side.
Just a observation, and I'm no expert. There are some guys on here that really know boxcall building and I am sure they will help if you need any.
Keep tinkering around with it,you just might come up with the next big thing in boxcalls.

Brian

[RC]

Lewis,You are gifted Brother. You should build a longbow with matching knife and box call and sell them as a package.RC

[Lewis Brookshire III]

Thanks RC, its all in the right tools. Without them I am useless! LOL

And I have seen your bows so I know you have a boatload of giftedness too!

When we goin huntin?? Are you going to Chickasawhatchee??