nerve wracking pots I ever turned. I got this acrylic form Jody (rebelyell) a few weeks back and thought I would try turning a pot today. :TrainWreck1: Man this stuff is tuff and wants to grab your tools no matter how sharp they are. I was on pins and needles the whole time. This will be a glass over slate when done and I hope it works out. The finish isn't as clear as I want but I'm guessing that I would need some polishing compound to really clean it up. The fine grit sand paper just kind of melted the dust on the pot. Maybe next time. :bike2: (http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/callmakerman/IMG_0478_zps6ajtz2y6.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/callmakerman/media/IMG_0478_zps6ajtz2y6.jpg.html)
Bill, That's going to be slick. I can't wait to see the finished product.
I like it a lot. Hard to beat those acrylics for sound and looks if done right.
I kind of like that frosted look Bill. Going to make a killer pot call I'm sure.
Bet it's a killer!
I think it looks real good.
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I LIKE TOO SEE THE FINISH PRODUCT
NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. :icon_thumright:
Looks good Bill and I am sure when it's done it will be a killer. I think I remember seeing a short call making video somewhere, for some reason I think it may have been Zink calls but I'm not sure where they were doing an acralic duck call if my memory serves me right. Anyway point I was getting to was if you were looking for a crystal clear look to the finished pot they took a torch to the call and in the video you could see that it went from a frosted look to an almost crystal clear finish. Don't know if that helps you or not Bill. If I find the link to the video I will email it to you. Oh and I feel your pain with the pins and needles!!!
I made a few of them and if you get it right it is a sweet sounding call.
It leaves a nice smell in your shop for a week too!
Thanx for the kind words guys and the info Austy I'll have to look it up and think about it for the next one. The call sounds awesome. I didn't leave it in the clamps any more than 8 hours and had to play it. It has a very nice high pitch with a great break and raspy rollover. Now I have to wait till the fall season to hunt it.
Sand in steps down to 2000, then polish with Novus. It will be as clear as glass.
Quote from: mastevt on June 08, 2015, 02:21:26 PM
Sand in steps down to 2000, then polish with Novus. It will be as clear as glass.
I did sand down to 1500 and it seemed like the sanding dust was gluing itself back on the pot. Maybe I needed to slow the lathe speed. No matter as I really like this call. Only wish I had turned it sooner for my season.
You can us a torch to polish acrylic.
Quote from: Rick Howard on June 08, 2015, 04:20:30 PM
You can us a torch to polish acrylic.
That's what Austy was saying. Guess I need to read up it before the next one. I'm one of those guys that when I get it in my head I just go for it. No research, you tube or anything else. Just do it. :TooFunny:
Yes! A small blowtorch. Start far away and just make passes with it til you began to see it alter the finish. Definitely practice on a scrap piece (or nine:-)). I use to make acrylic display stands for custom art objects and artifacts. Cast acrylic and even extruded acrylic will polish easily this way. Just don't get to close and melt it.
Quote from: callmakerman on June 08, 2015, 04:53:13 PM
Quote from: Rick Howard on June 08, 2015, 04:20:30 PM
You can us a torch to polish acrylic.
That's what Austy was saying. Guess I need to read up it before the next one. I'm one of those guys that when I get it in my head I just go for it. No research, you tube or anything else. Just do it. :TooFunny:
I am the opposite and try to head off snags before they happen, but I appreciate the way you work. Sometimes I get caught up and have to remind myself to jump in. You can read all ya want about swimming but you don't know how until you get in the water.
I have never done the torch method on acrylics but I have seen it done with outstanding success. I made a few pens with acrylic and the smell ran through my house. It was enough to irritate my otherwise calm wife. She puts up with a lot of bad smells and ear piercing noises in my house already so I stay away from the stuff now.
Quote from: Rick Howard on June 09, 2015, 10:47:08 AM
Quote from: callmakerman on June 08, 2015, 04:53:13 PM
Quote from: Rick Howard on June 08, 2015, 04:20:30 PM
You can us a torch to polish acrylic.
That's what Austy was saying. Guess I need to read up it before the next one. I'm one of those guys that when I get it in my head I just go for it. No research, you tube or anything else. Just do it. :TooFunny:
I am the opposite and try to head off snags before they happen, but I appreciate the way you work. Sometimes I get caught up and have to remind myself to jump in. You can read all ya want about swimming but you don't know how until you get in the water.
I have never done the torch method on acrylics but I have seen it done with outstanding success. I made a few pens with acrylic and the smell ran through my house. It was enough to irritate my otherwise calm wife. She puts up with a lot of bad smells and ear piercing noises in my house already so I stay away from the stuff now.
Rick that's just the way I am. Hard headed and school of hard knocks. I do my turning in the garage so there's no bad smalls or dust in the house.
Congrats Bill, glad you were able to pull it off. Wish I could see the finished call and would love to hear it. You taking orders for acrylic pots yet? :z-dizzy:
Quote from: REBELYELL on June 10, 2015, 11:38:20 PM
Congrats Bill, glad you were able to pull it off. Wish I could see the finished call and would love to hear it. You taking orders for acrylic pots yet? :z-dizzy:
NOPE not yet any way. Jody I have no clue how to post a sound file but if you want send me your email address and I can send one to that plus pic.
Love love love it!
https://soundcloud.com/callmakerman/crystal-glass-pot Not sure if this will work but here it goes. This was recorded real close to my lap top so I hope it works out.
Sounds really great Bill!!
Quote from: callmakerman on June 12, 2015, 09:06:55 PM
https://soundcloud.com/callmakerman/crystal-glass-pot Not sure if this will work but here it goes. This was recorded real close to my lap top so I hope it works out.
Sounds great
Why'd u decide to get with crystal instead of slate?
Quote from: Onpoint on June 12, 2015, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: callmakerman on June 12, 2015, 09:06:55 PM
https://soundcloud.com/callmakerman/crystal-glass-pot Not sure if this will work but here it goes. This was recorded real close to my lap top so I hope it works out.
Sounds great
Why'd u decide to get with crystal instead of slate?
I guess because it could be used as a wetone call if I wanted to. I'll be doing an aluminum and a slate as well.
Awesome!
nice!!
Quote from: callmakerman on June 13, 2015, 08:04:52 AM
Quote from: Onpoint on June 12, 2015, 10:37:21 PM
Quote from: callmakerman on June 12, 2015, 09:06:55 PM
https://soundcloud.com/callmakerman/crystal-glass-pot Not sure if this will work but here it goes. This was recorded real close to my lap top so I hope it works out.
Sounds great
Why'd u decide to get with crystal instead of slate?
I guess because it could be used as a wetone call if I wanted to. I'll be doing an aluminum and a slate as well.
Awesome. Look forward to it.
I finally found an acrylic call, csnt wait to get it
I love the sound of that call! Will you be selling these?
Quote from: Footballer on June 13, 2015, 09:56:13 PM
I love the sound of that call! Will you be selling these?
I'll be honest. I'm not sure yet. I need to turn a few more of these and figure a few things out. This for me was one of the toughest pots I have turned but when it was said and done by far one of my best glass calls to date. I really like this call.
Great sounding call
Sounds good !!!
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