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Title: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: HFultzjr 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.
:thanks:
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: Sir-diealot 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.
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: HFultzjr on February 07, 2021, 09:36:19 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot 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.

It's an older call of unknown brand, but it sounds really good except for this.
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: paboxcall on February 07, 2021, 10:15:21 AM
You can try replacing the spring:

https://www.brooksidegamecalls.com/boxcallspring.aspx (https://www.brooksidegamecalls.com/boxcallspring.aspx)
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: Sir-diealot on February 07, 2021, 10:42:20 AM
Quote from: HFultzjr on February 07, 2021, 09:36:19 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot 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.

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.
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: gergg on February 07, 2021, 05:28:04 PM
Maybe some wax
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: HFultzjr 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.
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: ferocious calls on January 30, 2022, 08:34:40 AM
X2 wax
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: Gog1015 on February 10, 2022, 11:07:58 AM
Try a little graphite around the spring and screw.
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: bear hunter 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.
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: lacire on February 11, 2022, 11:05:49 AM
X3 on the wax
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: Greg Massey 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 ...
Title: Re: How to fix a box call with a squeaky spring
Post by: ferocious calls on March 25, 2022, 09:38:24 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey 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 ...

Thank you