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Offline strutnrut

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mud cured quest
« on: January 22, 2012, 05:38:24 PM »
Back in the late 1880's some hard working person was assigned the task of building a fence. For the post they used Osage or Bodak fence post. For over 100 + years the post have endured the test of time setting in the swamp and served their purpose. Back about a year ago I was informed where to find these Bodak Fence post. Man to say the least I was excited. I sure was hoping for some Green Mud Cured Bodak.  So the Quest began, I set into a path that had many trials.  I was almost bitten by the guard of the swamp. Almost struck down by the heat and beat to death by the flying wood and chips. Thur all of this I have finished my quest to build the calls I set out to do. With a little extra wood left ::).  I wanted to build the best calls I could to my ability.  A buddy suggested I do a Limited Edition. I wanted to build them with a theme and only a limited amount. I contacted another friend about some custom ferrules and man did he ever come thur.  I settled on this theme.  This wood didn't give up the Turkey easy.  *wha* I'm proud to present the DIRTY DOZEN.





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Offline callmakerman

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Re: mud cured quest
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 05:46:33 PM »
Richard you did them up right.
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 05:47:06 PM »
Those are really sharp!
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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 06:06:40 PM »
Beautiful trumpets.
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Offline Daryl

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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 06:08:14 PM »
Dang man, Those are awesome !!!!!!
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Offline JLCcalls

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« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2012, 06:10:51 PM »
Those are really nice.
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Offline turkey stew

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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2012, 07:21:13 PM »
Those are some mighty fine trumpets! *dance* Congrats to the lucky 12!
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Offline fargobox

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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2012, 07:36:31 PM »
Yowsa!! Richard...love the story and the story line process photos...makes me connect to your work--very cool.  Stellar work as well  *up* *bowing*and hope to have my hands on one or 2 at Nashville and I suspect I better get to you soon before they all sell.
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Re: mud cured quest
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2012, 07:53:49 PM »
Sweet.  That is some awesome looking wood.  Well done and worth the effort.

John

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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2012, 07:59:16 PM »
Fine looking batch of trumpets. That mud cured osage makes an impressive call.
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Offline AlanKrow

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Offline strutnrut

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Re: mud cured quest
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2012, 08:26:48 PM »
Thanks for the kind words everyone.  I wish I could take better picture because my picture taking abilities ain't that good.  I need to clear up something. These calls were a long time making but before I even got started good they were all spoken for. I do have mud cured wood but this combination is gone or will be unless some one backs out. Believe me I know time are tough and I would understand. I will be getting in touch with those who spoke first within a day or so and see if they still want one. Sorry if I confused anyone.

To ad to the story I thought I never would get the Major done. I busted out 3 mouthpieces last night and was on my 3rd piece of wood.  Green Bodak isn't a joke. If you guys haven't gotten with Steve about ferrules you sure need to. He's a super guy and with talent I wish I had.

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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2012, 09:02:30 PM »
Man, those are awesome. That is some story. Outstanding work!
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Offline stevelumma

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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2012, 10:19:03 PM »
Richard, you did that combo , and those ferrules some fine justice !!!!! Can't wait to get mine in nashville !!!! See ya there buddy!!!!       Steve
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