New at call making huh?....Me too /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I've only been building for about a year but I keep getting better and beter sounds and style as I go along. To start out on making calls, you don't need to have tons of tools. I started with a Dremel tool and a drill press. Scrounge tools when you can. In this world today people are constantly throwing away or selling tools that have little problems. Snatch 'em up!! Fixing and cleaning old tools is a great way to learn about how they work and how to fix 'em, and with the interet, a little cruising around can get you help on how to repair almost anything. Don't be afraid to fugazi a call, as you go along, you learn what works and what doesn't.
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Verminator2: Check out some woodworking shops in your area, you can get pre-rounded stuff and sand the shape to how you want it. Keep an eye out for old tools for sale in your area(people upgrading tools in these woodworking shops usually will get rid of their old tools for dirt cheap or even haul it off and you can have it) Get to know guys and gals who work in these places and they will keep their eyes open for good stuff, you can get great deals if you just keep your nose to the ground.
Whiskers: Man, I'm still trying to gt the hang of being a wood butcher and I've gone through the side quite a bit. It sucks. You're on your way, that call has a nice shape, keep at it and experment with the finishes, thats where I'm at right now. It's never ruined if the sound is there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.
Most of all guys and gals, the sound of a call is the most important thing, do your research and get the sound down before you start working on style and looks. The sound is what brings 'em in, it's the main thing you should be going after.
If you can, join a woodworkers club in your area, those old crusties are vaults of knowledge and they are more than likely willing to share with people who are willing to learn. Don't be afraid to ask questions!!!
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