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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Houlihan on December 21, 2012, 05:16:54 PM
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guys, will an ebony over ebony box call play if chalked, assuming everything else is right?
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Well, I think you could make it a little easier on yourself and try glass over glass for a box call ROTFLMBO
Seriously, I think it 'might' be possible, but it depends on your definition and interpretation of "assuming everything else is right" Giver her a whirl and let us know
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Will an all ivory call play????
You may have to checker the paddle.
Don't have a clue what it would sound like though.
Give 'er a whirl
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perhaps try inlaying a piece of slate under the lid, old school style, it might not be that noticable with the darker ebony lid.? :-\
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That's what I was worried about...they'd just skate on one another. I'll think about inlaying another material on the bottom of the lid. Thanks.
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I made an ebony and snake wood .maple with ebony lid works well
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/chuckscalls/chuckscalls%203/P1170625.jpg)
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guys, will an ebony over ebony box call play if chalked, assuming everything else is right?
id bet if you ruff the lid up good and its going to like chalk
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That's a beautiful call. Thanks for sharing the picture.
I was thinking about the ebony/ebony combo for an aesthetic reason. But I asked because I also want the call to play well, even if it's a decorative call.
Inlaying slate might be a good solution. I buy my slate discs from Grassy Creek. I don't see slabs on their site. I'll drop them an e-mail, though, to check.
Thanks.
Mike
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your welcome good luck !
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Will an all ivory call play????
You may have to checker the paddle.
Don't have a clue what it would sound like though.
Give 'er a whirl
ABSOLUTELY!
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/all20Pictures20003.jpg)
So will Ivory over Gabon Ebony!
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/EbonyandIvoryLongBox.jpg)
Bill
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I was waiting on that one Bill.... ;D
Didn't know about the ivory over gabon ebony though. Beautiful longbox!!
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Mighty fine callers boys! *dance*
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THis thread was worth starting just to see those calls. FANTASTIC.
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Wow.that ivory call is my dream call..super nice
Will an all ivory call play????
You may have to checker the paddle.
Don't have a clue what it would sound like though.
Give 'er a whirl
ABSOLUTELY!
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/all20Pictures20003.jpg)
So will Ivory over Gabon Ebony!
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/EbonyandIvoryLongBox.jpg)
Bill
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THis thread was worth starting just to see those calls. FANTASTIC.
X2 on that one ...for sure.
I guess you like a challenge?? ??? A pure slate lid would work as a lid. If you want the total look of ebony just inlay / inset a smaller rectangle of slate only where it strikes the rails. If you rough up the underside of the ebony lid as already stated (but don't worry about that too much until way later in the tune). Maybe think of resin instead of chalk. THIN down the walls on the body of the call to allow it to vibrate and respond to the lid on the rails. There should be a spot or zone there where it will work. It should produce a fair to decent sound. I don't know the size of your body cavity in the call but it will also need some room to resonate. Pick your grain orientation in both lid and body CAREFULLY. And GO SLOW ON THE TUNNING. If not...be a real nice paperweight. ;)
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Yeah, when I said checker the paddle, I was referring to the underside with about 30 per inch both ways
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ive got an ebony /ebony box and its not bad *gobble* *gobble* just heavy
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If Blackwood works for a box call, I suspect Ebony x 2 will also.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01659.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01660.jpg)
Bill
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I would never have imagine blackwood working, Bill. Thanks for sharing these pictures and insights. I did order some slate slabs from Grassy Creek. So, I may try the inlay method with the ebony, if need be.
Mike
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Mike,
Bill had to suck me in *peep*.
No, seriously.
All Blackwood works !!!
(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/Turkeycaller/Lonefeather2027.jpg)
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Bunch of fine looking calls coming out. *up*
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heres a maple and ebony
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/chuckscalls/chuckscalls%203/PC280592.jpg)
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heres a maple and ebony
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/chuckscalls/chuckscalls%203/PC280592.jpg)
Sharp call! That is sweet. RkLu
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I would say that friction wont be the biggest issue . The ebony will work when chalked up good. The high density of the ebony will be the challenge. Your dimensions will have to be perfect to achieve the proper vibration needed to get turkeys out of the ebony body in particular. Good luck , cant wait to see your results!
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Well, I think you could make it a little easier on yourself and try glass over glass for a box call ROTFLMBO
Seriously, I think it 'might' be possible, but it depends on your definition and interpretation of "assuming everything else is right" Giver her a whirl and let us know
I gave her a whirl. It played real good with chalk. Thanks to the guys who posted the pics of the ebony, ivory and blackwood calls earlier. Gave me the encouragement to try it. I entered this in the NWTF show.
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/mhoulihan/WP_002193.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/mhoulihan/WP_002192.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/mhoulihan/WP_002178.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/mhoulihan/WP_002167.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/mhoulihan/WP_002165.jpg)
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Very nice, *bowing* *bowing*
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WOW
*cheers*
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Smoking!!!!! Very, very classy look to it. well balanced and thought out.---jason
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WOW
*cheers*
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Jon
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Outstanding. Wonderful detail and artistry.
Thanks for sharing
Muk
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AWESOME!!!!! *up* *up* *up* *up*
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Beautiful !!!!
GREAT WORK *up* *up* *up*
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*up* *up*
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AWESOME!!!!! *up* *up* *up* *up*
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What he hasn't told you because he's a humble guy:
1) that is colored scrimshaw on the ivory end caps and on top of the lid. AND
2) He won Best of Class in Decorative Box Calls.
By the way the call is awesome in person!!!
CONGRATULATIONS MIKE!!!! *up* *up*
Danny
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That's one of, if not the best looking boxes I've seen.
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STUNNING !!!!!!! *bowing* *bowing*
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That thing is Awesome! Congrats on a fine piece of work.
Fred
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One of the best technically executed calls at the show without a doubt !!!!! An amazing show of talent !!!!! Congrats Mike *up*
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I was speechless to say the least when I saw this box, I didn't know scrimshaw art could be so detailed. *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
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WoW speechless :o.
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Absolutely stunning! *bowing*