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Author Topic: Beginner Diagram Call Maker  (Read 1258 times)

Offline fly_guy_ry

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Beginner Diagram Call Maker
« on: January 21, 2020, 05:36:35 PM »
Hello,

I'm a poor college kid that cannot continue to purchase store bought diaphragm calls.  So, I have decided to build my own jig and am going to start building my own calls.  I am kind of looking for just a "Quick Start" beginner's guide to building a decent call to just get me started.  I've looked at .0025", .003", and .004" thick latex.  Is there a certain thickness I should focus on first to start off?  Are you supposed to use two different thicknesses of latex for a two reed call or does it not matter?  Also, could you give me an idea of how much tension I should put on the latex?  Any other beginner tips you could give to me before I purchase my materials or start building?

Please, I am not looking for any of your special call making secrets.  I just want the very basics.  I am just a bored college student trying to save some money and maybe to kill a turkey if I get lucky.  Thanks!