Does anyone happen to have a pot call made of Ash? If so what surface/soundboard combinations and what do you think of them? I would like to see some pictures and hear some soundfiles if possible.
The reason I am asking is one of the woods I remember cutting splitting the most when I was young and working in the woods with my father was Ash wood, I remember it burned well and long so was desirable. I would like to get another call that would remind me of him, I have a Applewood and Black Mullbery Frictionwood call from Grizz that reminds me of some old memories and would like to add an ash as well. Who would you guys suggest getting one from? Thank you for your time.
I guess I should add I am looking to do this around March or April, I am already set with 3 call makers for calls in January and February.
(https://i.imgur.com/A7AYbPG.jpg)
Have seen many Ash Burl calls, in several surfaces.
I'd imagine a solid Ash pot would make a decent slate. Jimmy Schaffer or Mark Cornelius are two NE callmalers I'd recommend getting in touch with either for the project.
If I remember right, Mike Yingling makes a copper call in a flamed ash pot.
Quote from: HookedonHooks on December 13, 2020, 05:58:05 PM
Have seen many Ash Burl calls, in several surfaces.
I'd imagine a solid Ash pot would make a decent slate. Jimmy Schaffer or Mark Cornelius are two NE callmalers I'd recommend getting in touch with either for the project.
Thank you much, maybe Mark will see this and reply.
Quote from: Loyalist84 on December 13, 2020, 06:01:08 PM
If I remember right, Mike Yingling makes a copper call in a flamed ash pot.
I hope he sees this and replies, not sure I want another copper, though I would be interested in other surfaces.
Sir-diealot.. you have a PM,,,,,,
I guess I should add I am looking to do this around March or April, I am already set with 3 call makers for calls in January and February. I will add this up top as well.
If you want to see some beautiful ash burl look up black ash burl...
Quote from: PEte_A on December 13, 2020, 07:26:46 PM
If you want to see some beautiful ash burl look up black ash burl...
Looking now, is it always stabilized?
Ash is plentiful now and reasonable prices since Beatles are killing the trees. I took down 2 very large, old Ash tree a few years ago, it has been air dried and I have several pot call blanks cut up. I will be making several Ash with slate, aluminum and ceramic in near future since the wood is dry now. Old, dense Ash can make a good pot call.
Quote from: Mad_Baron on December 13, 2020, 07:58:02 PM
Ash is plentiful now and reasonable prices since Beatles are killing the trees. I took down 2 very large, old Ash tree a few years ago, it has been air dried and I have several pot call blanks cut up. I will be making several Ash with slate, aluminum and ceramic in near future since the wood is dry now. Old, dense Ash can make a good pot call.
I look foreword to seeing them.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on December 13, 2020, 07:29:34 PM
Quote from: PEte_A on December 13, 2020, 07:26:46 PM
If you want to see some beautiful ash burl look up black ash burl...
Looking now, is it always stabilized?
Burls pretty much all will be stabilized for a pot, as it's often not stable enough to turn on a lathe without blowing up, just due to the nature of burl and all the voids it has. This definitely includes Ash Burl, and is most species for sure.
I'd imagine a good piece of Osage burl or Cocobola burl wouldn't need stabilized, but that stuff is rare on both accounts.
Were you looking for normal Ash or Black Ash Burl? Big difference between them.
Thanks
Quote from: Sir-diealot on December 13, 2020, 08:54:02 PM
Quote from: Mad_Baron on December 13, 2020, 07:58:02 PM
Ash is plentiful now and reasonable prices since Beatles are killing the trees. I took down 2 very large, old Ash tree a few years ago, it has been air dried and I have several pot call blanks cut up. I will be making several Ash with slate, aluminum and ceramic in near future since the wood is dry now. Old, dense Ash can make a good pot call.
I look foreword to seeing them.
I have done lots calls made from ash every thing from crow ,goose, tubes ,deer grunts and pot calls ,, makes for a great sounding call to me its good medium hard wood ,,, thats all white ash ,, normally its a pretty plain wood one reasons i flame it a bit ,, but like any wood its got curl or burl ,, i like the crotch stuff myself
Quote from: Mad_Baron on December 14, 2020, 12:43:18 PM
Were you looking for normal Ash or Black Ash Burl? Big difference between them.
Thanks
Quote from: Sir-diealot on December 13, 2020, 08:54:02 PM
Quote from: Mad_Baron on December 13, 2020, 07:58:02 PM
Ash is plentiful now and reasonable prices since Beatles are killing the trees. I took down 2 very large, old Ash tree a few years ago, it has been air dried and I have several pot call blanks cut up. I will be making several Ash with slate, aluminum and ceramic in near future since the wood is dry now. Old, dense Ash can make a good pot call.
I look foreword to seeing them.
I would think with White Ash being the most plentiful here in NY that that would have been what we were cutting so I think I would like White Ash. It does not have to be burl.
Quote from: M,Yingling on December 14, 2020, 04:46:25 PM
I have done lots calls made from ash every thing from crow ,goose, tubes ,deer grunts and pot calls ,, makes for a great sounding call to me its good medium hard wood ,,, thats all white ash ,, normally its a pretty plain wood one reasons i flame it a bit ,, but like any wood its got curl or burl ,, i like the crotch stuff myself
Thank you for the education, I had a feeling it would not be overly fancy from what I can remember while splitting it, but that was back in the early and mid 80's so I was not sure if I was remembering correctly.
Quote from: Sir-diealot on December 13, 2020, 05:39:28 PM
Does anyone happen to have a pot call made of Ash? If so what surface/soundboard combinations and what do you think of them? I would like to see some pictures and hear some soundfiles if possible.
The reason I am asking is one of the woods I remember cutting splitting the most when I was young and working in the woods with my father was Ash wood, I remember it burned well and long so was desirable. I would like to get another call that would remind me of him, I have a Applewood and Black Mullbery Frictionwood call from Grizz that reminds me of some old memories and would like to add an ash as well. Who would you guys suggest getting one from? Thank you for your time.
I guess I should add I am looking to do this around March or April, I am already set with 3 call makers for calls in January and February.
(https://i.imgur.com/A7AYbPG.jpg)
Good luck Steve. Great picture of your dad. He could have played for the Giants... be well my friend
Quote from: Tom007 on December 14, 2020, 08:13:53 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on December 13, 2020, 05:39:28 PM
Does anyone happen to have a pot call made of Ash? If so what surface/soundboard combinations and what do you think of them? I would like to see some pictures and hear some soundfiles if possible.
The reason I am asking is one of the woods I remember cutting splitting the most when I was young and working in the woods with my father was Ash wood, I remember it burned well and long so was desirable. I would like to get another call that would remind me of him, I have a Applewood and Black Mullbery Frictionwood call from Grizz that reminds me of some old memories and would like to add an ash as well. Who would you guys suggest getting one from? Thank you for your time.
I guess I should add I am looking to do this around March or April, I am already set with 3 call makers for calls in January and February.
(https://i.imgur.com/A7AYbPG.jpg)
Good luck Steve. Great picture of your dad. He could have played for the Giants... be well my friend
He DID play for the Giants for part of the 68 season but was cut because he was legally blind in his left eye. Hold On, I will share a picture here if I can find it.
Here you go.
(https://i.imgur.com/cmD4khm.jpg)
Quote from: Sir-diealot on December 14, 2020, 08:48:09 PM
Here you go.
(https://i.imgur.com/cmD4khm.jpg)
Wow, that's fantastic. What a treasured memory Steve. Congrats......I am sure you are proud.........be safe
Yes I am, miss him every day still. You be safe as well.
Amen my brother, I miss mine too.......
I live in WV, and the ash bore has pretty much killed all of our ash. I am cutting it primary for fire wood just trying to get it out of the way. I can saw you off a good 6x6inch piece and mail it to you if you would like to use in your call. Straight grained and pretty!! Shame to have to burn it!!
Its white by the way
longbeards
Quote from: longbeards on December 22, 2020, 04:17:01 PM
I live in WV, and the ash bore has pretty much killed all of our ash. I am cutting it primary for fire wood just trying to get it out of the way. I can saw you off a good 6x6inch piece and mail it to you if you would like to use in your call. Straight grained and pretty!! Shame to have to burn it!!
Its white by the way
longbeards
I thank you for the offer, I truly do but somebody here has already offered to make me the call. I would be interested in buying it from you but could not until January. I remember when Ash was a dime a dozen, cut them down all the time in the firewood business. What I would not give to have the body back to do that kind of work again, funny how you hate doing something when you are young and then when you get older you wish you could do it again.