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Springs for box calls

Started by wscrst, January 18, 2015, 02:37:30 PM

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wscrst

I apologize if this has been discussed before, but it is hard to search for the springy kind of spring when Spring gobbler season looms.  My question:  aside from on line (with very high shipping), where can I procure the 3/8" springs needed to make my own box call?  Nothing at lowes today.  Thanks for any info.

ol bob

Jerry White  Dads Custom Calls

callmakerman

Quote from: ol bob on January 18, 2015, 06:05:11 PM
Jerry White  Dads Custom Calls
Cant beat Jerry's springs and if your going to Nashville he will have some there in his booth.

SS Calls

 Jerry is hard to beat! His Spring are however 1/2", which is what most guys use.

TRKYHTR

Yes Dad White has them 1/2".

Joe
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wscrst

So I found some springs at ACE hardware.  Can someone give me an idea of how long a spring should be cut?  I am guessing that this depends on the thickness of the material and that I will end up doing a little trial and error.  However, a head start cannot hurt.  Thanks for any info.

Kevin6Q

The conical springs used for bicycle quick release skewers work great too.

SS Calls

 You probably need around an inch long spring. Main thing is you don't want those really stiff springs.