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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Shadetree Callers on July 25, 2012, 07:35:41 PM

Title: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: Shadetree Callers on July 25, 2012, 07:35:41 PM
 Recently I got a request for a couple scratchboxes from my friend Burton at the Audubon Gallery in Charleston, SC . He asked for one made from the California Redwood that was salvaged from the stable of famed racehorse "Seabiscuit" , for his lovely daughter , Lily. And to mark his son Holmes' second birthday , he asked for a plain call with his son's initials and the date along with two crossed feathers since Holmes was turning two . I made his call from solid cherry and it really sounded good to my ears .
 Here are a few pics that Burton shared with me . I tell ya these kids are adorable and I think he has started them on the right track . Notice that those aren't video games they are playing ! Thanks for sharing with us Burton, I'm glad the calls were a hit ! I can't wait to see 'em roll some gobblers with those calls !
Bob
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/shadetree%20callers%203/Turkeycalls-LilyHolmes7-15-120031.jpg)
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/shadetree%20callers%203/Fulcherscratchboxcalls0011.jpg)
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/shadetree%20callers%203/Fulcherscratchboxcalls0041.jpg)
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/shadetree%20callers%203/Turkeycalls-LilyHolmes7-15-120011.jpg)
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: drenalinld on July 25, 2012, 09:22:36 PM
Great looking scratchers. Better looking kids! Nice job!
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: B-Ready on July 26, 2012, 08:49:23 AM
Great job making those kids birthday one they will remember for years to come. Hope they get to use those fine calls afield soon. Way better than any video game out there!!
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: turkey stew on July 26, 2012, 09:10:02 AM
Great looking scratchers. Better looking kids! Nice job!
*up*
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: jmck on July 26, 2012, 09:21:52 AM
the little girls eyes show it all Bob---looks like elation.
Congrats on the fine ones !!!
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: M,Yingling on July 26, 2012, 05:27:18 PM
 *up*
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: fargobox on July 27, 2012, 07:41:53 AM
Some fine work Bob...those children will appreciate them each and every day
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: Lowcountry Longbeard on July 31, 2012, 05:06:26 PM
Bob did a wonderful job on these scratch boxes for my children.  They sound great, he personalized them in spectacular ways and did it all for me on "the rush".  These are their first custom calls (along with one other that came for my son by another great man and call maker on here) that they have owned, graduating from a factory made push-pin and box call.  They are still getting used to the two different pieces, but they play with them nearly every day and make decent turkey sounds already and they have not lost any of the parts yet.  Thanks again Bob, I will be ordering some more!  Starting these kids early will hopefully pay off - more outdoor games, less indoor games and eventually I can sit back and relax while my kids call me in birds.  *cool*
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: rocfish13 on August 01, 2012, 05:58:43 AM
Beautiful kids!!  You are a lucky man!!   Fine looking callers!!  I'm sure there's turkey all in them!!      Gary    *up* *up*
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: MadYelper on August 01, 2012, 08:08:55 PM
2 wonderful blessings!  *up*
Title: Re: Birthday Scratchbox
Post by: Shadetree Callers on August 01, 2012, 11:30:01 PM
It was an honor to be able to build those calls for your beautiful kids my friend. I look forward to the day Lily and Holmes are posing with a big gobbler in front of them !