Hello,
I just started making some mouth calls with the Feather Ridge jig. I am using a .004 reed, with two .003 reeds. I am doing a combo cut. I am having a hard time getting the right amount of rasp. I have been using five full turns on the jig, which amounts to slightly less than a quarter of an inch. I am just putting slight back tension (little smile).
The majority of the calls seem to have too much rasp and if I do more turns on the jig it seems the call is too high. Any experience or pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I don't have one of feather ridge jigs but .250 is to much tension for a jig. Try .180 or .150.
Joe
Thanks Joe! I just did one at .150. What a difference. I still need some work, but it's getting there.
I read on a post awhile back where Thad stated .180 on a press is about .320 on his hand jig.
Yep
Try having minimal top reed hangin over the second reed.
Hope this helps