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Box call lid questions

Started by TLB, May 12, 2016, 10:02:05 AM

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TLB

I've read that the wood grain in a box call lid or paddle should be nearly straight up and down, or to some near perpendicular angle out to about 45 degrees. Agree? Disagree?

If agree, (and I never find grain perfectly perpendicular), in which direction should the grain be oriented? If looking at it from the handle end should the grain be slanted/leaning to the left or right?

And if the grain should be slanted to the left or right, wouldn't one side always be wrong on a double sided box call?

Your input would be appreciated!

gergg

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I don't build box calls, but I think this is the proper answer------1/4 sawn lids are what the guys use....I would think you can buy flat sawn lumber in 8/4 and saw 1/4 sawn pieces off of the edges wide enough for the lids if you can't find 1/4 sawn pieces.
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Quote from: gergg on May 12, 2016, 12:15:59 PM
I don't build box calls, but I think this is the proper answer------1/4 sawn lids are what the guys use....I would think you can buy flat sawn lumber in 8/4 and saw 1/4 sawn pieces off of the edges wide enough for the lids if you can't find 1/4 sawn pieces.

You are correct Sir!