My First Batch of Box Calls

[turkeyguy53]

Here are some pics of my first batch of box calls. Some were precut and I used them to get an idea of the process. Then I did get around to cutting my own pieces to assemble. It took the most time to get the laser images to run at the correct size and depth for cutting the image. I purchased a laser machine off of www.aliexpress.com for less than $100. But it was not easy to get started due the limited instructions. I could download about any online picture, even the pay ones, and then move the image to my desktop. From there it could be moved to the screen of the software laser machine. It was a learning curve to get the size and depth of cut correct. But, it's a start. Now to get more accuratre cuts and assembley techniques. I think that I will purchase the lids as there is not way I can make the curved side with any skill I have. No biggie thou. 

[MDTOM84]

 

[Sir-diealot]

They look nice.

[GobbleNut]

Pretty nice looking calls,...especially for someone just starting to make them.  Of course, the real question is how do they sound?  I'm pretty amazed that you acquired a laser engraver for a hundred bucks that actually works,...thought those machines were a lot more expensive than that.   

[turkeyguy53]

Actually. you can get laser engravers with a CNC engraver in one machine for less than $200. It will be my next toy for sure.

[Sir-diealot]

Pretty nice looking calls,...especially for someone just starting to make them.  Of course, the real question is how do they sound?  I'm pretty amazed that you acquired a laser engraver for a hundred bucks that actually works,...thought those machines were a lot more expensive than that.   

A friend of mine built one using a 3D printer. Out of the 3D printer.

[turkeyguy53]

The sound is as good as any box call I have or use. But, these calls are gifts to Grandboys, who don't hunt. And then to a hunting buddy and some other hunter friends. Good gifts until I get better.