Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls

Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls is more than just a woodturning project book, it reveals the secrets of American folk art.  It is a book for woodworkers and outdoors enthusiasts of all kinds—hunters, photographers, conservationists, and game call collectors.  There are comprehensive tips and advice from masters of game call making.  This guide will interest woodturners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.  The authors Ed Glenn and Greg Keats address every aspect of this American folk art, including the history of duck calls, the proper methods of preparation, the correct materials and tools, and the best finishing techniques. Readers also will find a gallery of work by noted game call makers, information on goose and deer calls, and a directory of resources for materials.

Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls Contents:

• Understanding Game Calls.
• Tools and Materials.
• Mandrels and Accessories.
• Planning the Barrel and Stopper Shape.
• Turning a Duck Call.
• Drilling Call Blanks.
• Embellishment Ideas.
• Tone Boards and Reeds.
• Friction, Diaphragm, and Other Calls.
• Finishing Touches.
• Use and Care of Game Calls.
• Plans and Patterns.
• Gallery of Photographs.

 Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls Specifications:

• Softcover.
• 121 Pages.
• Authors - Ed Glenn & Greg Keats.