Yotarunner
Custom Call Maker
So a little while ago JTPinTx was kind enough to send me a small block of Boise de arc fencepost he talked about in his recent callmaking forum post.
While cutting it into blocks I got a bit greedy and cut a block too close to the outer weathered edge so when I tightened it into the mandrel I heard a telltale *CRICK* which told me the blank was cracked and likely no good to be used for a sturdy everyday call.
Not wanting to waste such nice wood I hatched a plan to play with some techniques I have been learning for inlaying colors into my calls. The call turned well and the inlaying still needs some work but I figured it would be neat enough to show off to you guys.
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And here is the crack carefully secured with superglue. It's hard to see but it runs almost the complete length of the call
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While cutting it into blocks I got a bit greedy and cut a block too close to the outer weathered edge so when I tightened it into the mandrel I heard a telltale *CRICK* which told me the blank was cracked and likely no good to be used for a sturdy everyday call.
Not wanting to waste such nice wood I hatched a plan to play with some techniques I have been learning for inlaying colors into my calls. The call turned well and the inlaying still needs some work but I figured it would be neat enough to show off to you guys.
PXL_20230408_050024151
And here is the crack carefully secured with superglue. It's hard to see but it runs almost the complete length of the call