Keepin' busy!

[Pappy]

I havent posted much in the open forum this year:p I had a new project on the front burner and we have been busy getting it set up and doing so much studying its nutz!

I wanted to start doing something that would fill in some slow times yet keep me and the boys together that would give us some extra income along with some learning along the way so I decided to start setting up to make my own game calls (Deer, Goose/Duck, Predator etc)

I must not have thought this all through with it being my busy season powdercoating, waterfowl hunting season and the tail end of deer season:p The past few weeks have been a blur....add to that some seperated ribs and a cold that has me seeings tars every time I cough or sneeze, it hasnt been a fun year so far!

In any event, I will still be keeping tabs on things but wont be social much as time will be spent finishing the set up and getting calls cranked out. I figure by the time the GNCC season hits I will be slowing down with the pc work and then the camera gets hot until fall but for now, I have to leave you guys in the capable hands of the other Mods as I vacate most of the sections beyond my own for the next few weeks.

I'll be on as much as possible, I cant resist getting a few of ya worked up...its a hobby I cant walk away from:devil:

[ZeroLogic]

Got any pictures of the calls? I was goin to try to make some but didn't really have the $$ for a lathe to add to my woodshop.:p

[Pappy]

Havent made any yet:p

Had to get a lathe, learn to use it, band saw...sanders.....sealers, finishes....

Right now I am waiting on a few chucks and mandrels to come in and the wood. Almost ready to start turning them I would say mid week next week unless things come in early.

Cody is pumped about the turkey calls but I need a few more shop tools first...

Should be a fun venture!

[Quad18star]

Good luck making the calls .... I thought you were gunna say you were making decoys .

Don't worry Ken ... I'll hold down the Fort .....










































Now who's got the nudie pics ... postem up.:devil:

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by Pappy
Havent made any yet:p

Had to get a lathe, learn to use it, band saw...sanders.....sealers, finishes....

Right now I am waiting on a few chucks and mandrels to come in and the wood. Almost ready to start turning them I would say mid week next week unless things come in early.

Cody is pumped about the turkey calls but I need a few more shop tools first...

Should be a fun venture!

Check out
http://www.rockler.com/
http://www.woodcraft.com/

I order a lot of stuff from these guys.

What kind of lathe did you get?

[Pappy]

A Jet

Ive seen those sites, but have been ordering from more specialty places for better prices on call blanks and such. I have a supplier for reeds and eventually I will make my own but for now, I will be satisfied with these.

Believe it or not, I already have orders:p


Welp, dinner time here at 11 pm...gotta love it!

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by Pappy
A Jet

Ive seen those sites, but have been ordering from more specialty places for better prices on call blanks and such. I have a supplier for reeds and eventually I will make my own but for now, I will be satisfied with these.

Believe it or not, I already have orders:p


Welp, dinner time here at 11 pm...gotta love it!

If you can make a moose call out of wood ... I'll buy one !!!

[Pappy]

Just skin a Birch and roll it up...:blah:

[tri5ron]

Originally posted by Pappy
I cant resist getting a few of ya worked up...its a hobby I cant walk away from:devil:
Ahhh, a man after my own heart ! lol

Pappy I need to order a few calls from you when you get a chance.
I'll take 2 Trout calls, a Bass call, and 3 Rattlesnake calls.
;)

[Pappy]

Originally posted by tri5ron

I'll take 2 Trout calls, a Bass call, and 3 Rattlesnake calls.
;)

Powerbait, A bucket of water for you to splash your hand in...and a 12 gauge:blah:

[tri5ron]

how about 1 for Tofu Turkey?

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by Pappy
Just skin a Birch and roll it up...:blah:

LOL That is my moose horm actually . I have one that I made about 10 years ago and it's still in perfect shape.

[Pappy]

Still busy:D

Here is my new personal Goose call. It sound ssweeeeet:D

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery/BEA9753/765859865_bCXjT-O.jpg

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by Pappy
Still busy:D

Here is my new personal Goose call. It sound ssweeeeet:D

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery/BEA9753/765859865_bCXjT-O.jpg

You made that?:eek:

[Pappy]

Yup, workin on one just like it except I am using Cocobolo wood...its in the rough finishing stage. I have to trim the mouth and barrel and then go back to sanding:p

[Pappy]

This Cocobolo is hard stuff....but it sure is pretty. Time for some shine now...


http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery/BEA9764/766048820_9ZnLH-O.jpg

[Quad18star]

Wow .. great work Ken.

[250r rider 88]

is the top piece machined or bought that way?

[Pappy]

The top is actually the bottom, the part that holds the reeds. For Geese, I use Echo inserts, they are almost unmatchable in sound and quality!

I have some acrylic blanks on order to turn a few out of that material...should be fun!

[250r rider 88]

ah, i don't hunt and dont know anything about calls, learn something new everyday

[Pappy]

I just sent my dogs into a frenzy with this rabbit in distress call LOL....the wife aint happy:p

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery/BEA9768/766144086_xnDaR-O.jpg

[wvspeedfreak]

Looks awesome Ken!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Looks awesome Ken!

We will get to try a few of these out;)

Cocobolo fox/coyote call

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery/BEA9780/767467678_k5Wmc-O.jpg

[Pappy]

Open reed Coyote

Ive never used the open reeds before, but alot of folks swear by them

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery/call2/767939006_aGoSc-O.jpg

[Pappy]

Goose call made from Cocobolo

Next week I will start Turkey calls

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Private-Gallery/call3/768696408_HFxSH-O.jpg

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by Pappy
We will get to try a few of these out;)

Cocobolo fox/coyote call



I can't wait.Man...those calls look great!!

[Pappy]

Well, other then some paperwork to finish im ready for most calls I reckon:p

Here is a thread where you can order calls or buy calls that are completed. The deer grunts a few folks have emailed/p,'d me about will be started this week and once I get rolling they will be done pretty quick. No real rush seeing deer season is all but done until next season, but turkey pots and such will be next on the list and they as well will start being turned this week.

Many thanks to everyone, hopefully I can crank out some beautiful and functional calls for those that are interested!

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=424701

[Quad18star]

Your backgrounds are damn near as nice as the game calls. I think you could sell a few of the pictures for guy's "Man Rooms".

[Pappy]

LOL.....I already have others that make calls sending me their calls to photograph for them:p

[Quad18star]

When I build a new house .. I'm gunan make sure I have room for my Man Room ... pool table along with fish mounts and I expect a few pictures from you too. LOL

[bbender85]

Originally posted by Pappy
...For Geese, I use Echo inserts, they are almost unmatchable in sound and quality!

ha, i thought thats what it looked like.


i just got my first hand-made cocoabala duck call. love it.

your calls look outstanding. you been doing single or double reed for duck calls?

[Pappy]

Mainly single reed because that is what I use so tuning them is a bit easier.

I am getting ready to start pouring my own resins for custom blanks. I dig the wood but many love the acrylic calls...as long as it works and has great sound I could careless what its made of:p

[Pappy]

Are we having fun yet:D


The calls are doing well, I am pretty much selling every one I make. As soon as this snow goes away I will start another project!
http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/DSC3939/791378131_ocTiX-O.jpg

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/DSC3896/788967189_ZoWE2-O.jpg

[bbender85]

send me a PM what you get for a wood duck call. riding season is on my radar now, but if the price is right and you're a salesman i might try my hand with a single reed. :D

[Pappy]

The calls will slow down after next week....but i will post some up when i get to making them. Im looking at a mill right now for the next project haha