box call lids

[Roost Wrecker]

I was wondering if most of u guys make your lids or order pre rounded lid stock. I have made a couple of lids but i dont get the right pitch on them and a pre rounded lid works better and just looking for a source any help would be greatly appreciated.

[MarkJM]

I use the belt sander for all of my box call lids and they work great for me. I have thought about ordering re pitched lids but mine sound just as great.

[Cut*N*Run]

I've only made a couple, and I sanded the lids myself. I guess that's what I like about custom box calls- other than the lid screw, it 100% comes down to the work of the callmaker.

I don't know if  Joe and Brookside Game Calls has them, but he sells pre-made, sand and finish box call kits so I would assume he could sell just the paddles:
http://brooksidegamecalls.com/boxcallkits.aspx

Ken at Custom Sawing has a bunch:
http://www.callkits.com/Lids.html

[Roost Wrecker]

yeah that what i like about custom calls too. but i was trying to shave the lids on a bench grinder but couldnt seem to get them like i wanted them. I made three that i liked but many that i didnt. I know custom sawing has the lid material just didnt know if that was too high, and if someone had any cheaper. If not i am going to try the belt sander. Thanks

[oneshotcalls]

Hey Roost,
I as well make my lids using a belt sander.  I would recommend using a waste block and some double side tape on the back side of the paddle to hold on while sanding the radius.  I have made tons of lids just using my fingers holding the ends but after grinding the same finger nail off twice I went with the block and tape.

Tony

[misfire]

I make my own. Are you sure you have the grain aligned properly?

[Roost Wrecker]

misfire i am pretty sure. if u look at the back of the call u want it going up to the right is what i have been told. I made a call this evening out of ambrosia maple and it sounds well. I think it would be easier with a benchtop belt sander or vertical.

[pappy]

I make my paddles on the belt sander. There is one thing you may try, if you are using 3" diameter circumference take a piece of metal coffe can lid, cut a three inch diameter circle out of it, then use the part you cut out from as a scraper along the length of the paddle, after you get the primary shape finished. This mayhelp you to recognize any high or low spots on the paddle.