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Title: teak wood for calls?
Post by: Oconeeguy on February 21, 2012, 08:00:53 AM

I have some scrap teak from repair of an old boat several years ago. I MIGHT have enough for a call. Has anyone ever heard of this wood being used for a turkey call? If not, any reason it might not make a good call?

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Post by: MarkJM on February 21, 2012, 09:38:47 AM

It have used it for a pot call before, also duck calls. It works just as well as any other wood. It is just a little oily. I made a glass call with it and it sounded great. So I would say its safe to use. Its used a lot in the call making.

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Post by: WillowRidgeCalls on February 21, 2012, 08:49:01 PM

Teak is a very good wood to use for calls.

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Post by: magnoliagamecalls on February 22, 2012, 12:23:57 AM

I have used it with great success just not a great looking wood. IMO

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Post by: misfire on February 22, 2012, 09:44:15 AM

I have used it to make box calls, pot calls and strikers. Sounds really good in all three applications

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Post by: pappy on February 22, 2012, 09:47:23 AM

Teak makes a great box call....here is a quote from Steve Turpin's site...."Every call is individually tuned. Box calls are made from a solid piece of select imported teak (or equal). The lid is made from rock maple (or equal). Each call comes with complete instructions."

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Post by: Roostem33 on February 22, 2012, 10:43:16 PM

I really like the Glass over Slate with the Teak, it makes a nice sounding call.

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Post by: cypresscreek on February 23, 2012, 12:49:57 PM

I have made several box calls out of teak with great success.

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