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wood deer grunt call on the lathe

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tattoo dave:
So I broke the walnut barrel while on the lathe. Made a new one from the same ambrosia maple as the exhaust.

Let's put it all together.

Insert the 5/8th" dowel in to the exhaust, leaving .75" remaining outside the exhaust.

Then insert soundboard into the 5/8th" dowel, leaving 1.75" outside the other dowel.

tattoo dave:
Remember this is a dry fit, so you may have to sand the 5/8th" dowel a little to get the sound board to fit. Moving the soundboard in and out of the dowel will also alter end sound results.

You will then fit reed, wedge and rubber o-ring into it as shown in pics. Again you may have to play with slight adjustments to make it all fit, or achieve the sound you are looking for.

tattoo dave:
Your reed should overhang the sound board about 1/4". Once you are to this point, the call is in working order, with minor adjustments for the sake of desired sounds.

Slide the barrel over, and test it out.  ;D ;D. If it sounds like you just kicked a dying duck across the yard, make some adjustments to the sound board, maybe more of a curve, or you might have to much of a curve. Also, slight adjustments to the reed, and where the o-ring is placed. That's all up to you.

Good luck, have fun with it, and ask any questions you have. I am new to deer call making, so I'll answer questions the best I can.

Thanks enjoy.

Tattoo Dave

dueb:
Neat, I'll have to try that sometime. Thanks for the build along!  ;D ;D

Ozzy:
That's freaking awesome! !!!!!!!!

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