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Title: Christmas came early........
Post by: Tarheel on August 13, 2024, 10:35:53 PM
Yesterday was a good day. Back in 2006, I boxed up 7 unfinished trumpet yelpers. That box disappeared, never to be seen again for 18 years. Yesterday while searching for something else, I found a box I didn't recognize and decided to inspect it's contents. Saying I was surprised and shocked to see the contents is an understatement. I have no clue how this box got to where I found it.  Regardless, the detail of the trumpet yelpers I made back then is superior to the detail of the ones I make now. But that is a sign of the times and the unsteadiness of old, tired hands. Now I need to make some mouthpieces. Since I still have the ivory I intended to use when I turned them, that is probably what I will use for the mouthpieces; then I will make bamboo call cases for them, which makes this a long-term project that I can take my time to do like I want without rushing to meet some time restriction. It has already only taken 18 years so far.......
Title: Re: Christmas came early........
Post by: Tarheel on August 13, 2024, 10:38:11 PM
https://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=87600;type=preview
Title: Re: Christmas came early........
Post by: EZ on August 13, 2024, 11:26:31 PM
Dang Marvin....sure glad you found those. Can't wait to see the finished products!!!
Title: Re: Christmas came early........
Post by: boatpaddle on August 14, 2024, 06:00:16 AM
What a great find...

Sure glad, you'll get the opportunity to finish them..

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Title: Re: Christmas came early........
Post by: sbbow on August 14, 2024, 06:46:24 AM
Those are good be some nice looking horns when done!


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Title: Re: Christmas came early........
Post by: Yoder409 on August 14, 2024, 08:26:14 AM
OUTSTANDING !!!

Don't ya just LOVE surprises ??   :happy0064:
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Post by: GobbleGitr on August 14, 2024, 08:37:02 AM
That is a happy ending!
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Post by: Will on August 14, 2024, 08:55:10 AM
Sharp looking callers sir!
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Post by: Greg Massey on August 14, 2024, 10:40:21 AM
Those are awesome looking... I would take any of them ... I'm glad you found them and I agree it's time to WAKE them up to some hen sounds ...
Title: Re: Christmas came early........
Post by: Turkeybutt on August 14, 2024, 12:33:33 PM
LOL I do that a lot, put stuff away and can't find it. Most times I blame it on the wife but I'm sure it's my "Sometimers" kicking in!
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Title: Re: Christmas came early........
Post by: callmakerman on August 14, 2024, 01:36:29 PM
Great find Marvin and I know they'll be awesome when you finish them. I miss place stuff every now and then too, I'm still missing four hen boxes started back in 2010.
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Post by: Woodleyrd on August 14, 2024, 03:00:04 PM
Awesome find, they look great!
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Post by: misfire on August 14, 2024, 04:11:20 PM
Lucky dawg! Glad you found em
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Post by: 3bailey3 on August 14, 2024, 08:25:37 PM
Awesome find Marvin!
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Post by: turkey stew on August 15, 2024, 02:59:59 PM
Mighty fine Marvin. I can`t wait to see the finished horns!