Episode #3 - Duck Call Build - BearKraft Game Calls

This is the final part of the duck call build by BearKraft Game Calls for the first annual Huntcrafted Callmaker's Competition.
If you haven't watched Episode #1, click the link below to go there now:
• Episode #1 - Duck Call...
If you haven't watched Episode #2, click the link below to go there now:
• Episode #2 - Duck Call...
For details on the contest and an overview of what was provided in the "maker's kit", watch this video:
• Huntcrafted Competitio...
The winner of the competition has not yet been announced. Once the results are announced, those details will be posted here along with the details about the auction and how you can bid.

[@rufasgutz7656]

Un-believable. Wow, just wow, truly a fantastic call. A real master of his craft

[@Steve-rr3gc]

I just came across your videos. I’m an amateur call maker. I agree that wood is by far better to turn and it sounds better. Nothing better than seeing the grain “pop” when you oil it and buff it. I haven’t gotten to making my own inserts-so I I guess I’m more of a barrel maker-lol. Great looking calls

[@BearKraft]

Hey Steve, always happy to hear from another callmaker and wood enthusiast!!! Let me know if there’s anything I can help with. Making your own inserts is a long journey, but a very rewarding one as well!

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

Great looking call! Don't see many duck call builders around this part of the state.

[@BearKraft]

Thanks, I appreciate that! There are two of us in Morristown!! 😆

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

@@BearKraft There was an old guy around here that built them many years ago, his name was Bill Basket. He was a west Tennessee guy that moved her with his work. I would go visit him as often as I could and he made his own decoys out of cork and carved the wooden heads. I think I have 3 of his calls left, always think about him when I see them in my old case with other collectables.

[@BearKraft]

That’s awesome, I’ll have to do some research on him. If you want to share some pictures of his calls, I’ll make sure he gets added to my friend’s online database for collectors. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@cherokeelaketennessee7895]

@@BearKraft i sure will. I sent you a friend's request on Facebook. I think we're neighbors, I live over on Rolling Springs Dr. You may have seen me pulling my black and white Triton bass boat in and out of Brookfield

[@BearKraft]

Gotcha!! Yep, we talked briefly at Scott Lemka’s get together a few years ago in July 4th as well!!

[@davidcoady5969]

I really enjoyed watching your process. I would love to know more about your oil finishing process. Love the fluted barrel!

[@BearKraft]

Thanks man, I will see what I can come up with on showing more of the oil process!

[@claywilson8706]

@@BearKraft too would like to know more about the oil and finishing process you use. I have the vac chamber and pressure pot as well. I really like look and finished results!

[@BearKraft]

@@claywilson8706 it’s just boiled linseed oil. Once it dries, buff out on a cloth wheel and you’re good to go!

[@claywilson8706]

@@BearKraft thank you, I'll give it a go!

[@sohailalamjan7027]

Love this vid. One thing, from where I can get the device/ jig, in which he make the tone board. Plz

[@BearKraft]

Several options in this post toward the bottom... www.bearkraft.com/blog/what-you-need-to-get-started-in-callmaking

[@buckhunter002]

Great Video. I look forward to more.

[@BearKraft]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@bobmaverick5160]

Really like your videos. You do great work. What tone board jig are you using?

[@BearKraft]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the channel!! I had my last couple of jigs made by a local machinist friend, but this link to one of my blog posts may help if you are looking to get started... bearkraftoutdoors.blogspot.com/2019/01/what-you-need-to-get-started-in.html?m=1

[@paulblakely5199]

What size o-ring was used on this cal and how deep did you have to make groove? Loved the work you did on this call. Beautiful.

[@BearKraft]

Thank you! Mostly just trial and error on the o-rings. I went to O’reillys and got a handful of different sizes to play around with, but you can order them from several guys. Just google “duck call o-rings”.

[@Flametamer145]

Interested in the 3 flute jigs you made

[@BearKraft]

Thanks for the interest. I’d suggest looking at this video. He built his based on mine. I just haven’t had time to get a video put together yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmfWm2Rria-bl7s

[@Flametamer145]

@@BearKraft thank you

[@Mid-WestPredatorControl]

Just curious why you oiled them in a vacuum chamber rather than just letting them soak overnight

[@BearKraft]

Vacuum accelerates the oil transfer and better saturates the wood.

[@user-jh4gq8wp3k]

Where tobuy a jig site,

[@BearKraft]

Several options in this post toward the bottom... www.bearkraft.com/blog/what-you-need-to-get-started-in-callmaking

[@user-np1pq4zz7k]

Очень понравилась комбинированная форма и цвет ( малахит) 👏👏👍👍👏👏 What size single reed , #mylar ( 0,25 or 0,27 mm) ? Russia

[@BearKraft]

It won’t let me copy so I can translate everything, but I use .010” mylar.

[@danielvrana9444]

Can you tell me the brand of mandrel and chuck your using? Also where I can buy them. I’m just getting started cannot find your tooling. I see a lot of you call makers have the same ones. Thank you Dan

[@BearKraft]

Hi Dan, Check out this blog post, it should answer the questions you have. Let me know if I can help with anything else! bearkraftoutdoors.blogspot.com/2019/01/what-you-need-to-get-started-in.html?m=1 Thanks, Bear

[@terryhill6486]

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[@timwoolams3166]

Noooo! NEVER wear gloves while working on a lathe, not even for a second!

[@BearKraft]

Always worn a glove on my left hand when doing the main lathe work. 🤷‍♂️