Predator calls

[armyturner]

Here are my first 2 predator calls. First is the most outstanding piece of osage orange that I have turned. It is one of the pieces that Joel had in the recent sale.

Next is a piece of anigre from GaryMg. I have never turned anything so hard. I would make 3 or 4 passes then have to sharpen my tools.

 

[dalemcginnis]

They look very nice, I like the OO best.

 

[louisbry]

Nice job on both!

 

[R2]

Both are nicely done.[] What is most likely to answer them apart from we forumites?

 

[LandfillLumber]

I love them, Man I need to try one of these little guys. Only I'm a deer hunter, them don't have sharp teeth,LOL. Thanks for sharing, Victor

 

[armyturner]

R2,

They are mainly for coyote, but sometimes you will call in a fox or bobcat as well.

 

[GaryMGg]

Nice work Jeremy. In Rock, Paper, Scissors, Anigre is the paper that beats metal.
Tough stuff but it sure does finish pretty.
Nice Osage too -- I prefer the shape of that call.

 

[Fred]

Definitely nice job on both! Ya done good on them.

 

[R2]

Thanks Jeremy. When I lived in south western New South Wales There were plenty of rabbits and hence a high fox population. The rabbits were trapped by local rabbit trappers for their skins and pet meat.Occasionally foxes would get to the trapped rabbits, attracted by their piercing squeals. So every so often the trappers would make a whistle ( call ) from a piece of tin- Usually a Lid from a can of preserved fruit. This was done by punching a hole just off centre with a nail and then bending the lid along a line about 1/4" away from the hole.By adjusting the fold so that the hole was the correct distance from the other half of the metal , putting the folded edge in you mouth and blowing with the right amount of force you got a pretty good imitation of a rabbit in distress. The result was foxes and feral cats that were then shot.
Cheap and effective but not as pretty as your work.

 

[Aderhammer]

Very nice Indeed, Are there tutorials out there on how to make these?
NVM some googling answered all my questions.

 

[Tuba707]

Nice work, Jeremy. I had been waiting to see that pic! That osage is definitely top-notch. Heavy, isn't it?