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Turkey Calls => Call Making => Topic started by: simpzenith on January 02, 2012, 06:42:32 AM

Title: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: simpzenith on January 02, 2012, 06:42:32 AM
Hi fellas. I'm thinking of getting into making my own mouth calls and would like some help finding supplies, more importantly, the device used for stretching reeds precisely. Thanks
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: ctwny1 on January 02, 2012, 07:19:58 AM
Checkout Pioneer Turkey Calls

http://pioneerturkeycalls.com/
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: simpzenith on January 02, 2012, 07:28:04 AM
Thanks but did you mean http://pioneerturkeycalls.com/ The other link didn't work.
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: ctwny1 on January 02, 2012, 07:29:44 AM
YEP....that it!
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: C_W on January 02, 2012, 02:08:27 PM
Your looking for Thad Bright from Feather Ridge Turkey Calls.


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m268/FEATHER_RIDGE/100_0242.jpg)
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: simpzenith on January 02, 2012, 02:56:47 PM
That looks like a good one.  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: Devastator on January 02, 2012, 09:39:49 PM
i had one of them press's and the supplies from pioneer.it was a frustrating venture that i finally gave up on and sold every thing.you will need lots of patience,trust me.hopefully you can hook up with someone that can give you some tricks of the trade.seems like there is not to many helping hands to offer any advice when it comes to making the mouth calls.seems most are hush hush and rightly so i guess.good luck
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: gobble157 on January 03, 2012, 08:14:55 AM
It does take time and patience. There are good guys that will help you. Don't let that deter you away from trying it. If you can turkey call well it doesn't matter what number you get on your side tension or how much back tension you use to some degree. Know the basics and the rest will fall into place.
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: ctwny1 on January 03, 2012, 08:32:13 AM
Anybody know if there is something out there that will cut the latex?
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: gobble157 on January 03, 2012, 10:44:29 AM
What do you mean cut the latex? You mean the big sheet of latex or the actual cuts on the top reed?

After I stack my reeds in desired position I do my side and back tension, put the tape on frame and then trim tape. From there I use cuticle scissors to make my cuts in my top reed. You might have to use a little tension when making cuts coming back out of latex.
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: ctwny1 on January 03, 2012, 01:11:52 PM
actual cuts
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: TRKYHTR on January 03, 2012, 05:26:42 PM
Quote from: ctwny1 on January 03, 2012, 01:11:52 PM
actual cuts

Small scissors. Go to Michaels or hobby lobby and look for small sharp scissors. I usually cut my top reed after I stretch and clamp it in the frame. I don't put the tape on until after I cut the latex. You never know when your going to make a wrong snip or cut the second reed. That way I dpon't waste a piece of tape as well.

TRKLYHTR
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: Houndstooth Game Calls on January 03, 2012, 09:55:07 PM
Quote from: TRKYHTR on January 03, 2012, 05:26:42 PM
Quote from: ctwny1 on January 03, 2012, 01:11:52 PM
actual cuts

Small scissors. Go to Michaels or hobby lobby and look for small sharp scissors. I usually cut my top reed after I stretch and clamp it in the frame. I don't put the tape on until after I cut the latex. You never know when your going to make a wrong snip or cut the second reed. That way I dpon't waste a piece of tape as well.

TRKLYHTR

Good info here no telling how many I taped then cut and went why did I do that and wasted a piece of tape!!! :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: yelpy on January 03, 2012, 11:54:03 PM
Quote from: timb on January 02, 2012, 09:39:49 PM
i had one of them press's and the supplies from pioneer.it was a frustrating venture that i finally gave up on and sold every thing.you will need lots of patience,trust me.hopefully you can hook up with someone that can give you some tricks of the trade.seems like there is not to many helping hands to offer any advice when it comes to making the mouth calls.seems most are hush hush and rightly so i guess.good luck

I still have my set up and supplies and have given up for a while because of the waist and frustration. I have had my set up for sale in the classifieds with no takers. Maybe I will get back in to it on one of these cold winter days.
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: Devastator on January 04, 2012, 02:59:20 AM
there was a guy on this sight awhile back that offered a small kit,im not sure but i think he said you did not need a press.maybe he will chime in,can't remember his name.
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: owlface on January 05, 2012, 08:01:55 PM
Shane give me a call I can help you out . owlface
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: HELLO on January 06, 2012, 12:10:54 AM
I use Dr.Slicks scissors for cutting the top reed. They stay sharp for a long time. I get the micro tip ones makes it easy to get under the top reed without cutting the others by accident. If you are getting a press get one from Thad Bright at feather ridge best press out there. Spend the extra cash and get the competition press with a tab bender. I really like mine. I heard he may have a few at Nashville.
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: Newram05 on January 08, 2012, 11:20:27 PM
Looks too patience trying for me! Good luck
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: GreenMeanie on March 14, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
Is your set up for sale?? If so how much or is it sold already
Title: Re: Mouth Call Supplies
Post by: southern_leo on March 15, 2016, 06:25:15 AM
Quote from: GreenMeanie on March 14, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
Is your set up for sale?? If so how much or is it sold already
Hey brother you see this thread is 4 years old? Lol if you did that's fine just didn't want you wondering why you don't get a reply.

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