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Making Duck Calls Tooling/Kits etc (Read 601 times)
 
Mike Turner
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Making Duck Calls Tooling/Kits etc
May 4th, 2022 at 9:37am
 
I am trying to figure out what I need to make some duck calls.I havent ever made one.I have been a bowl turner and a flute maker so I have plenty of tools for this type of stuff.

I have sent a few emails to a couple of suppliers but with sort of sketchy replies or I just havent figured out what I need yet..

I was going to start with a mallard double reed call kit.But I need to know do I need a collet ...what size? I guess a mandrel...what is best or easiest one to use? I am just wanting to get the most stuff from one or two places so shipping wont be wasted.

I want to start with a simple wood but will need a piece of cocobolo when i make this one for a friend so I would buy a piece big enough to make several for future use.Im just in thinking mode for now lol. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Making Duck Calls Tooling/Kits etc
Reply #1 - May 4th, 2022 at 10:07am
 
The easiest way I can think of is this.
Go to a site like PSI and choose the call you want
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Just under the price is a link (a pdf file) to the product instructions.
The instruction sheet tells you quite clearly what's in the kit and what you need to complete the project.
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Re: Making Duck Calls Tooling/Kits etc
Reply #2 - May 4th, 2022 at 1:00pm
 
Thanks Ed
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Re: Making Duck Calls Tooling/Kits etc
Reply #3 - May 4th, 2022 at 8:49pm
 
I use Hut Products set of rubber bushing that go on a pen mandrel to turn my calls.  1 1/2x 11/2 x3” blanks drill out with 5/8 bit. I use Echo reed inserts, they sound better the other brands I’ve tried.
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Re: Making Duck Calls Tooling/Kits etc
Reply #4 - May 5th, 2022 at 9:09am
 
If you go to YouTube and search for "turning duck calls"  you'll find a ton of videos showing you how.
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