Box Call Question

[Jgarrett]

Hey guys,
I have a friend who is starting out trying to build box calls, and he wanted me to ask yall a few questions.  First, what kind of domestic woods would you consider to be best to use?  What type of finish is typically used on the outside of the boxes?

[Brantley]

I'm a fan of butternut, poplar & walnut. People make them out of all sorts of wood though- cedar, mahogany etc. It really just depends on the sound your looking for. As far a finish, I use tung oil.

[Arrowhead]

Have him buy one of these and learn to program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSWRPwUrwyU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrHzP4FWOSc

[Jgarrett]

Thank yall

[falltoms]

Butternut,Cherry,walnut and poplar.  Ting oil or gun stock finish