Has anyone used a high build rod thread epoxy to finish a call? If they use it on fishing rods can you use it in a call ?
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Ya you can. Personally I don't like it.
Quote from: Chustzc on September 03, 2021, 10:44:04 AM
Has anyone used a high build rod thread epoxy to finish a call? If they use it on fishing rods can you use it in a call ?
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A hard finish such as a rod epoxy tends to make the wood look plasticky and can take away some of the visual beauty and feel of the wood. A shellac based friction polish is what I've used for the past 20 years. It's a popular finish with flute, bagpipe, Bombard, oboe, and other woodwind instruments made of fine tonewoods. I've converted several call makers already who have asked how I obtain the finish I get on my calls and musical instruments. Hard finishes are nice for grain filled woods on projects like luthier work, etc. The only time I use a hard finish is when building Irish button concertinas. I'll Send you a PM of what I and now several others are using.
Seth
Quote from: Seth41 on December 23, 2021, 11:43:20 PM
Quote from: Chustzc on September 03, 2021, 10:44:04 AM
Has anyone used a high build rod thread epoxy to finish a call? If they use it on fishing rods can you use it in a call ?
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A hard finish such as a rod epoxy tends to make the wood look plasticky and can take away some of the visual beauty and feel of the wood. A shellac based friction polish is what I've used for the past 20 years. It's a popular finish with flute, bagpipe, Bombard, oboe, and other woodwind instruments made of fine tonewoods. I've converted several call makers already who have asked how I obtain the finish I get on my calls and musical instruments. Hard finishes are nice for grain filled woods on projects like luthier work, etc. The only time I use a hard finish is when building Irish button concertinas. I'll Send you a PM of what I and now several others are using.
Seth
If you have heard of Andy Snair? He uses it quite a bit. I myself have used it on a Turtle shell call I built for myself. I guess it's all about what you want for an end result.
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Rod building epoxy is designed to be turned while drying in order for it to level properly. I would assume on a call it would make for some very uneven work. I do not know from experience as I do not build calls however I do build fishing rods.
You are correct! I have built a special turn table just for this application.
Here are a few I did for a good customer.
Made from Buffalo Horn
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They look great. I would be interested in seeing some pics of the turn table.
Im sure something could be made with a grill rotisserie.
Yes. Mine is built with a grille rotisserie. I'll post a pick of it after I get off work later today.
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This is my turntable.
Nothing fancy. But gets the job done.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211227/3364675394b14a8a8dae76794aec4ae9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211227/eacdb76c064da0a505fc8fe2411d6e62.jpg)
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neat idea. That will get it done. Thanks for the pic.
I just use a modified fishing rod turner for wingbones and Jordans.