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A beginner's guide to making a duck call by a beginner
Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:39 am
Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:39 am
Very Pic heavy
I'll try to walk you through this and show how to make a call. It's surprisingly easy. I'm very much a beginner and I'm practicing using oak that I got at Lowe's. When I get better I'll use better exotic wood.
If you notice anything that I should be doing different, please point it out.
Cut the blank for the barrel:
Drill the 5/8 hole for the barrel:
Mounted on the lathe:
Turning it down:
Getting a rough shape:
Getting the shape right (actually don't like the shape too much but I'm still working on that)> I use the wrench to get the right size for the band that I will put on the end.:
Final shape complete:
Now for a little sanding:
After sanding I burnish the barrel with the wood chips:
Next post is the insert:
I'll try to walk you through this and show how to make a call. It's surprisingly easy. I'm very much a beginner and I'm practicing using oak that I got at Lowe's. When I get better I'll use better exotic wood.
If you notice anything that I should be doing different, please point it out.
Cut the blank for the barrel:
Drill the 5/8 hole for the barrel:
Mounted on the lathe:
Turning it down:
Getting a rough shape:
Getting the shape right (actually don't like the shape too much but I'm still working on that)> I use the wrench to get the right size for the band that I will put on the end.:
Final shape complete:
Now for a little sanding:
After sanding I burnish the barrel with the wood chips:
Next post is the insert:
This post was edited on 8/27/12 at 10:40 am
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Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:43 am to bbvdd
Wow man that looks great. 
Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:44 am to bbvdd
I like where this is going...
Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:45 am to bbvdd
I love making useful gear.
Can't wait to see the finished product
Can't wait to see the finished product
Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:49 am to bbvdd
Here's the insert:
Get it mounted in the lathe:
Rough Shape:
Change to a chuck and continue the shaping:
Got the shape down:
Install the chuck and drill bit to drill the insert. It's 3.375 inches deep:
Insert drilled:
Finish the shape:
I've already sanded and burnished the insert and here it is installed into the jig:
I use the band saw to cut out a rough shape:
Now to finalize the shape and file it down:
I just use a bastard file:
After that I'll put the reed and cork in and tune it up and put some finish on it.
Get it mounted in the lathe:
Rough Shape:
Change to a chuck and continue the shaping:
Got the shape down:
Install the chuck and drill bit to drill the insert. It's 3.375 inches deep:
Insert drilled:
Finish the shape:
I've already sanded and burnished the insert and here it is installed into the jig:
I use the band saw to cut out a rough shape:
Now to finalize the shape and file it down:
I just use a bastard file:
After that I'll put the reed and cork in and tune it up and put some finish on it.
Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:51 am to bbvdd
All in all it takes me about an hour on the lathe and filing.
I glued a copper band on it last night and I'll post a pic of the final product when it's done:
I glued a copper band on it last night and I'll post a pic of the final product when it's done:
Posted on 8/27/12 at 10:53 am to bbvdd
Thats pretty cool man. Very interesting. How much does a lathe that size usually run?
Posted on 8/27/12 at 11:03 am to Teyeger
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How much does a lathe that size usually run?
This one is a Jet 1220VS. It's called a midi lathe meaning it isn't full size and it isn't a mini. It also has variable speed. I got it on amazon last year. I'm still learning though.
Here it is on amazonI don't think I paid that much though:
LINK
Posted on 8/27/12 at 11:05 am to bbvdd
I'd love to get into woodworking, but I have no artistic skill and am not a very finesse worker.
Looks good, looking forward to seeing the final product.
Looks good, looking forward to seeing the final product.
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