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Title: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: hookhntr on March 06, 2012, 01:35:44 AM
Ok, so im new to call making and new to this forum(which is awsome by the way) and I got a lathe a couple weeks ago and after somewhat getting the feel for the lathe, here are my first three pot call attempts. Zebrawood aluminum over glass, Coccobolo crystal over glass, and macassar ebony copper over glass. Remember, im a newbie at this so dont be to hard on me but please give me yalls feedback on them and let me know what I could do to improve them. Thanks for taking the time to look at them. I am proud of the way they turned out for my first few but I know there is plenty of room for improvement. I am amazed at the calls Ive seen on here! Thanks again
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: moonman on March 06, 2012, 05:25:22 AM
They look good to me. :icon_thumright:
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Post by: Redfish71 on March 06, 2012, 06:40:50 AM
Looking good!
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: misfire on March 06, 2012, 09:07:27 AM
Dadgum, wish my first ones turned out that nice. You did really good
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: redarrow on March 06, 2012, 09:11:04 AM
"and let me know what I could do to improve them"

Send them to me. :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:. They look great.
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: Basser69 on March 06, 2012, 10:06:19 AM
Looking good!!  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: tomanyturkeycalls on March 06, 2012, 10:58:12 AM
Pots look great.... the sound of them is first and foremost
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: pappy on March 06, 2012, 01:45:31 PM
As always it is great to see new blood in the art.....these look great, your choices of woods is what I saw first, these are all super woods to use for pots. The choices for combinations with the striking surface and the soundboards also is a great one. I would try copper over slate just to tone it down a little, and reverse the aluminum over glass with one that is glass over aluminum....you'll notice a big difference in the sound.....try matching the strikers to the pot, making it a combination that would result in those "purr-fect" turkey calls.....
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: TN-Hunter on March 06, 2012, 08:45:05 PM
Hammer down your hooked now!
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: cannonball on March 06, 2012, 09:01:20 PM
Those look great, how do they sound?
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: twinters on March 06, 2012, 09:05:16 PM
I have never made a pot type call,but have made a few crude box calls,mine never really looked to good, but sounded ok,so I was satisfied ,those pots you made look real good keep it up, and soon people will be mailing you a check for one of them.
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: Roostem33 on March 06, 2012, 09:18:24 PM
Looks great!!
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: hookhntr on March 06, 2012, 11:52:26 PM
Thank yall for taking the time to look at my calls. I appreciate all the input and confidence boosters. The aluminum and crystal calls sound great but the copper call im not happy with how it sounds. Ill have to try pappys suggestion on it. Thanks again everyone
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: WillowRidgeCalls on March 07, 2012, 12:49:07 AM
Looks like your off to a good start, fine looking calls.  ;)
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Post by: WyoHunter on March 07, 2012, 01:30:41 AM
Nice work! You've got talent!
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: turkey slayer on March 07, 2012, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: redarrow on March 06, 2012, 09:11:04 AM
"and let me know what I could do to improve them"

Send them to me. :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:. They look great.
:agreed:  :drool:
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: handcannon on March 07, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
The outer design is great. I really like the looks of the calls, especially the ebony. Keep up the good work and don't be afraid to experiment.
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: savagecaller on March 08, 2012, 02:00:48 AM
How's about a zebra wood copper over slate for your ole buddy Savagecaller. I'll do all the field trials for you next week, and you could even video me because it is my turn to shoot. hehehe !!!!!
Title: Re: First pot call attempts on the lathe
Post by: JELLYHEAD on March 08, 2012, 08:45:56 PM
Quote from: tomanyturkeycalls on March 06, 2012, 10:58:12 AM
Pots look great.... the sound of them is first and foremost

I hope he will do a sound file, (he should!) the zebra & cocobolo are all turkey. I would be proud to take them in the woods with me. The zebra will do it all. The dude is talented, the looks & sound are awesome.