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Finally turned a SNAKEWOOD

Started by John Sinclair CustomCalls, January 14, 2016, 05:52:06 PM

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John Sinclair CustomCalls

So... I was nervous. Very nervous. Those of you who know how rare it is to find a piece of snakewood of the size and condition to turn a pot know why I was so nervous. These trees grow too darn small! The snakeskin pattern in any real size is perhaps the most expensive of exotic lumber in boardfoot once you cut the waste from pith checking and less-figured sections... So anyway back to my story... I got my hands on this piece and realized it had only two minor checks. I stabilized them with CA glue to seal the gap and prevent damage. It didn't affect the sound quality so I'm thrilled!! I paired it with a dense Mexican cocobolo striker for optimal sound.

John Sinclair CustomCalls


John Sinclair CustomCalls


John Sinclair CustomCalls


John Sinclair CustomCalls


mgm1955

It's a beauty!! Too bad about the checks.

John Sinclair CustomCalls

I'm still putting it in the WIN column!

870BkWht

Beautiful looking pot. Im sure it sounds amazing.  You going to make a brass surfaced one to go with it?

packmule


BABS9

What a beautiful pot call there! Checks add a little character I think.

mgm1955


stone road turkey calls

Nice call, to bad about the checks.
Stone Road Turkey Calls / Gary Taylor
2013 Norseman 3rd place pot call
2013 Grand national 6th place pot call
2014 Midwest 3rd place pot call
2015 Midwest 5th place HM Tube call

Rick Howard

Oye that's a fine looking caller.

JLH

Dammit man......I have to log in today and see this?!?

I guess I'm gonna have to dip into the kids college fund.....again!

Pretty work brother.

Flounder

Looks great! I know I cant buy the call, so I just ordered one of those strikers. Lord Have Mercy!!