purple heart wood

[slyoldtom]

I was thinking of using it in a box call! I have a purple heart striker and it sounds awesome  on my slate and glass. Any suggestions?

[lightsoutcalls]

I have heard some great sounding boxes with purpleheart lids.  It works well with a mahogany box.

[dreis3]

Makes a good lid! I have a good sounding purpleheart over chestnut short box

[lightsoutcalls]

I forgot that I have a purpleheart over sassafras box.  It sounds great as well.

[jakebird]

I was thinking of using it in a box call! I have a purple heart striker and it sounds awesome  on my slate and glass. Any suggestions?

Oh, geesh....I seem to remember misplacing a certain purple heart striker last spring, bud. You wouldn't have any idea where i may have put it, do you? I sure miss that old sassy talkin purple heart striker....   

[magnoliagamecalls]

Purpleheart over Mahogany is a great combo. I wouldnt attempt it for a box

[slyoldtom]

Hey thanks for the replies it sounds like purple heart and mahogany is what I'll try first and others sounds good too! Just gettin ready for spring! thanks again

[slyoldtom]

Hey jakebird not sure where your striker got to.?? Good luck I hope you find it before spring!!

[cypresscreek]

Pupleheart over mahogany,poplar,sassafras,cedar- All sound great with purpleheart. Purpleheart is my go to lid for eatern red cedar-always produces. I have made a box call out of pupleheart- sounded great but man was it tough to tune!! Have not done one since.

[triune]

I'm with Rick, made one purpleheart box and it finally turned out well but won't do another one.  Use if often for a paddle though.  Good luck!

[Cervinae]

Is it best practice to not use identical wood for box and lid?  What type of wood do you recommend for walnut and oak box?