Posts Tagged ‘ duck call ’

Welcome To Call Makers News!

May 11th, 2016 | By
Welcome To Call Makers News!

We are extremely excited to introduce our exclusive online journal for duck call and goose call making enthusiasts.  Whether you are new or a veteran to wood turning and making duck or goose calls, this information will be of interest to you! Call Makers News was developed by an avid sportsman and duck call maker
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Machine Dust Collection Set-up

May 11th, 2016 | By
Machine Dust Collection Set-up

I have received several requests asking for pictures of how I have my dust collection set up to each machine.  I have posted them below so hopefully this will provide you with many idea’s regarding your own.  Be sure to click on the pictures and also the enlarger icon located in the upper right corner
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Duck Call Making Tool

Jan 19th, 2011 | By
Duck Call Making Tool

There are several duck call making tools available to secure your duck call blank for turning.   I own several mandrels that work great, however I find that the  #2MT Alignment Tool works best for me  especially when I turn acrylic game calls.  It allows me the ability to install and remove the blank quickly and
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How to make a duck call

Jan 15th, 2011 | By
How to make a duck call

Learning how to make a duck call is something that is constantly gaining the interest of many wood turners, duck hunters and outdoor sportsmen.  This art has been around for many years and while a lot of the techniques still remain the same or similar, there are also a lot of options available when selecting
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Wanted: Pictures of your duck calls

Jan 9th, 2011 | By

We have recently added a “Photo Gallery” section to our website and need your duck call or goose call pictures!  If you would like to have your call displayed on this website, please email the following information to us at callmakersnews@yahoo.com Your Name Website address if applicable Material(s) that you used in making your duck
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How to flame polish an acrylic duck call barrel

Jan 8th, 2011 | By
How to flame polish an acrylic duck call barrel

Flame polishing an acrylic duck call barrel will produce a finish similar to glass or crystal.  However, this process does require practice and I recommend using your defective duck call barrels for this.  My greatest challenge was to find the speed at which I would move the mini torch flame across the outside and the
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The Complete Hunter Duck Hunting

Jan 7th, 2011 | By
The Complete Hunter Duck Hunting

This book entitled simply Duck Hunting is intended to bring the sport into the twenty-first century.  In order to be a successful duck hunter, you must first have a decent grasp of duck biology.  This book shows you how to recognize good duck habitat and understand the birds’ breeding behavior, food habits and migration patterns. 
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Duck Calls – An Enduring American Folk Art

Jan 7th, 2011 | By
Duck Calls – An Enduring American Folk Art

Duck Calls – An Enduring American Folk Art The history and evolution of the American duck call is a culmination of over twenty years of collecting and research on the subject.  Duck Calls-An Enduring American Folk Art presents photographs and advertisements on a scale never before undertaken of calls and their makers from past and
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Arkansas Duck Hunter’s Almanac Hunting Book

Jan 7th, 2011 | By
Arkansas Duck Hunter’s Almanac Hunting Book

Arkansas Duck Hunter’s Almanac Hunting Book The Arkansas Duck Hunter’s Almanac is the ultimate book on mid-south duck hunting, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The Arkansas Duck Hunter’s Almanac has received rave reviews since it was first published in soft cover in 1998. Few books have so well-described and preserved the past while bringing
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The Little Torch by Smith

Jan 6th, 2011 | By
The Little Torch by Smith

The Little Torch by Smith Equipment is an excellent choice for flame polishing your acrylic duck call or goose call barrels.  Below you will find more information regarding this torch.  However, please also visit our “Shop Talk” section for picture and video tutorials on using this setup for flame polishing your duck call barrel. When
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