So, back in the summer I took a fellow a couple big boards of 12/4" cherry that I had timbered from my property and subsequently air dried. I asked, in exchange, if he could build me a box call ?? I also brought him a smaller board to have him spin me out a trumpet if it worked out.
Well, worked out it DID !!!!!
Here's what showed up. Thank you a MILLION Mike Lapp !!! Your friendship AND craftsmanship are both awesome !!!
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WOW!!!
Looks like a mahogany box?
Fantastic mail day, congratulations.
VERY very nice................it doesn't get any nicer IMHO.
That's a great mail day.
Those turned out great. Mike makes some awesome calls ...That cherry is really nice... Now you need a pot call from it also ceramic over glass in a cherry pot is turkey money ... IMO
A whole set would be cool ....
Quote from: packmule on January 29, 2025, 10:03:06 AMLooks like a mahogany box?
No, sir.
It's a piece of cherry that I harvested from my property.
Quote from: Yoder409 on January 29, 2025, 12:12:46 PMQuote from: packmule on January 29, 2025, 10:03:06 AMLooks like a mahogany box?
No, sir.
It's a piece of cherry that I harvested from my property.
Yes, I saw that. The body looks dark. Do you have any side pics?
Congrats on a great set of calls!
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Awesome callers!
Awesome!
Great calls from a master craftsman and a good guy!
Sweet, love the story and the calls are terrific.
Lucky you - sounds like your turkey hunting UPS guy didn't delay delivery by 10-15 days like my old UPS guy used to do.
Some turkey killing instruments there!!!
Wow that's amazing congratulations on your very special calls
Quote from: paboxcall on January 29, 2025, 07:28:13 PMLucky you - sounds like your turkey hunting UPS guy didn't delay delivery by 10-15 days like my old UPS guy used to do.
BUT.......
Your old guy never brought you an un-tested call.
I bet your new guy doesn't quality check the calls you get NOW before he drops 'em off.
Congrats on some sweet memorable callers!
Wow. Those are a couple of great additions.
Very nice. I love Cherry and being wood off your own land is even better!
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Don, I'm glad your pleased with your calls they turned out really nice and thanks guys for the kind words they are much appreciated!!
Mike
Quote from: gonehuntin982 on February 02, 2025, 09:38:36 PMDon, I'm glad your pleased with your calls they turned out really nice and thanks guys for the kind words they are much appreciated!!
Mike
Just thanks AGAIN for hooking me up with two AWESOME works of art, buddy !!!!
Wow, those look Great, congrats