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Title: Springs for box calls
Post by: wscrst on January 18, 2015, 02:37:30 PM

I apologize if this has been discussed before, but it is hard to search for the springy kind of spring when Spring gobbler season looms. My question: aside from on line (with very high shipping), where can I procure the 3/8" springs needed to make my own box call? Nothing at lowes today. Thanks for any info.

Title: Re: Springs for box calls
Post by: ol bob on January 18, 2015, 06:05:11 PM

Jerry White Dads Custom Calls

Title: Re: Springs for box calls
Post by: callmakerman on January 18, 2015, 07:45:33 PM

Quote from: ol bob on January 18, 2015, 06:05:11 PM
Jerry White Dads Custom Calls

Cant beat Jerry's springs and if your going to Nashville he will have some there in his booth.

Title: Re: Springs for box calls
Post by: SS Calls on January 18, 2015, 10:33:43 PM

Jerry is hard to beat! His Spring are however 1/2", which is what most guys use.

Title: Re: Springs for box calls
Post by: TRKYHTR on January 19, 2015, 12:19:08 AM

Yes Dad White has them 1/2".

Joe

Title: Re: Springs for box calls
Post by: wscrst on January 21, 2015, 10:02:23 AM

So I found some springs at ACE hardware. Can someone give me an idea of how long a spring should be cut? I am guessing that this depends on the thickness of the material and that I will end up doing a little trial and error. However, a head start cannot hurt. Thanks for any info.

Title: Re: Springs for box calls
Post by: Kevin6Q on January 21, 2015, 10:19:11 AM

The conical springs used for bicycle quick release skewers work great too.

Title: Re: Springs for box calls
Post by: SS Calls on January 21, 2015, 11:09:56 AM

You probably need around an inch long spring. Main thing is you don't want those really stiff springs.

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