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Black & White Ebony Dual sided with Titanium over Glass combo, last piece of titanium, I knew I had it saved for some reason. That is a Black Laminated Striker with it...this one is headed to "decoykrvr" Craig, I hope you like it....pappy
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Thats a real nice piece pappy. :icon_thumright:
very nice
Beautiful :icon_thumright:
Sweet! :icon_thumright:
Beautiful call
Very nice.
What's a titanium surface sound like?
That's a really great eye catcher pappy! Love the looks of that ebony.
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What's a titanium surface sound like?
Titanium has a great tendacy to be raspy and depending on the striker has a wide range of pitch capabilities. I have had some pick up a pot and run it right off the bat and other who have had to learn to play it, like learning to ride a bike for the first time.
I use a walnut striker, and I get mid range sounds, I use an oak striker and get a whole lot of rasp with lower tonal qualities, so it really depends on the striker. As far as the surface conditioning, you treat it like copper or aluminum, keep it clean and oil free, it is hard, so I use a diamond dusted dremel wheel to do the primary conditioning, then follow that with the scotch brite. I wish I knew how to post sound bites I would but if you really want to hear one played, just call me 573-688-2306...pappy
What a great thrill to open a thread to view pappy's latest creation, and then find out it's heading to me. Jack it appears that you have out done yourself once more. If that pot calls half as good as it looks, "Hannah, Hannah, bar the door!!!" I'll give it a thorough run w/ a wide variety of strikers and post my results for the titanium surface. To say I'm fired up, would be an understatement. I'll turn 60 this week and couldn't be more excited if I was 16 again. I was scouting this weekend and while freshening up a blind w/ a little green pine and cedar was asked by my wife if I'd heard a bird gobble across the creek. I hadn't heard the bird and questioned her identification, since I'd been listening to a Redtail hawk's cries. She said sarcastically, "Do hawks gobble like a turkey?" I cut a couple of clucks on a copper call and a few raspy yelps and the bird gobbled back. I yelped again and he gobbled from across the creek. A few minutes later he gobbled on his own and a couple of minutes later was seen running toward us. At about 60 yards the long beard realized his mistake and took off running. I told my wife that I'd just educated that bird, but really didn't care since it was worth the show. When that type of show or a new turkey call fails to cause my heart to race, it'll be time to depart this world. Thank you Jack,
Craig
Very Nice!!
Good looking call Pappy and a nice pc of wood.
Bobby
Beautiful call. Looks like one you would bring to a black-tie affair.
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very nice call indeed
Craig, she headed out this morning...pappy
Very nice Pappy!!!
Dang that's sharp Jack. How long before you can get back in the shop after trying to amputate your own finger on the band saw? Just had to tell on you. LOL Mike
Very Nice.
Love the wood figure and color!! :icon_thumright:
God Bless,
David B.
Jack,
Well, she calls as good as she looks. I've played w/ pot calls for over 30 years and this titanium surface is amazing. I called in a long beard for a "youth hunter" this morning w/ the call and had him strutting at 40 yards. Unfortunately, the young man moved too quickly w/ the gun, the bird saw him, and did what frightened turkeys do--putt,putt,putt!!! I worked in two more gobblers, but he couldn't get a shot, but a good time was had by all. I've run about 15 different strikers on the call and found the following to be excellent w/ the titanium : osage orange, walnut, cedar, mountain laurel, boxwood, hickory, chinaberry, Brazilian cherry, and pink ivory. The range of sounds, tones, and volumes from the call has to be experienced. Thanks again Jack. What a winner!!!
Craig
I am glad it worked out for you my friend. Now if I can get this finger healed I can make some more. pappy
Love it!
Jack,
Several of my friends have heard the call w/ a variety of strikers and are interested in "having one for their own personal self". I know that you prefer a two-sided call w/ the titanium/glass, but what is your favorite wood for the call, and when do you anticipate getting more of the titanium surface material. Keep that finger splinted to prevent bending and use Neosporin or another good triple antibiotic to keep the wound moist and pliable to promote healing from the wound bed up. Good luck and thanks,
Craig
call me craig,jack
oh, i see jack has titanium saved for others.but i call and want one and its gone!!!! give me a call at 1-800-NOT-COOL when ya find some more...after you get your prefered customers done,i'll take one.
just playing jack,i do want one when your nub heals.
jason
Jason...now that wasn't nice....I had thiso ne saved back because Craig ordered it a long time ago, it was and is the last piece for a while. This stuff is so expensive, and tears my bandsaw blades up like a hot knife cuttin into butter, but I will try some more as long as everyone is wanting one.
Sorry jack,i swear i was joking.please forgive me.i hope for a speedy recovery bud. :cross2:
Hahahahaha...Jason I knew you were kidding but I got ya, didn't I
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Beautiful call. Looks like one you would bring to a black-tie affair.
Love that wood! :happy0064:
Awesome lookin call Jack!
thanks for the kind words folks, from what I hear it is proving to be a great caller....pappy