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Author Topic: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring  (Read 3194 times)

Offline HFultzjr

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How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« on: February 05, 2021, 08:00:20 AM »
Looking for advice on how to fix a squeaky spring on a box call.
Barely noticeable, but just bugs me.
Tried various screw turn adjustment.
Got it to where it sounds very good, except for the dang squeak.
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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2021, 04:38:17 PM »
I have one that is doing the same, I have to send it back to the call maker. I keep forgetting to, he told me to months ago. I would contact the call maker and see if they will fix it.
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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2021, 09:36:19 AM »
I have one that is doing the same, I have to send it back to the call maker. I keep forgetting to, he told me to months ago. I would contact the call maker and see if they will fix it.

It's an older call of unknown brand, but it sounds really good except for this.

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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2021, 10:15:21 AM »
You can try replacing the spring:

https://www.brooksidegamecalls.com/boxcallspring.aspx
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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2021, 10:42:20 AM »
I have one that is doing the same, I have to send it back to the call maker. I keep forgetting to, he told me to months ago. I would contact the call maker and see if they will fix it.

It's an older call of unknown brand, but it sounds really good except for this.
I had read something about putting sawdust into the spring hole to quiet it, never tried it though.
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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2021, 05:28:04 PM »
Maybe some wax
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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2021, 08:03:37 AM »
I'll try the above.
Anyone know if it the spring making the noise or the spring/wood contact points?
I guess by doing the above, I'll answer my own question........lol
Thanks everyone.

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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2022, 08:34:40 AM »
X2 wax

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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2022, 11:07:58 AM »
Try a little graphite around the spring and screw.

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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2022, 12:58:56 AM »
Albert Paul told me you can back the screw out and put box call chalk in there and it usually fixes the problem.

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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2022, 11:05:49 AM »
X3 on the wax
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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2022, 11:12:27 PM »
Get you small tube of the Carmex lip Balm .. put you little on a toothpick and put it under lid screw and little on the spring between the box .. that will solve your problems ... That Carmex lip Balm is awesome for stopping those squeaky springs .. you can thank me later ...

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Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2022, 09:38:24 PM »
Get you small tube of the Carmex lip Balm .. put you little on a toothpick and put it under lid screw and little on the spring between the box .. that will solve your problems ... That Carmex lip Balm is awesome for stopping those squeaky springs .. you can thank me later ...

Thank you