Turkey wing bone call (pics) part 1

frankb · May 09, 2005, 08:37:00 AM

Bern

Marines don't read directions... they do as they see fit... and if they happen to break or destroy something along the way... that usually means it needed replacing anyway [that goes for HUM-V's, too].

Directions? I just followed the pictures! :D

Ya know when you put a hot piece of pizza into yer mouth? Well, the bones were a little too hot when I tried de-gunking and for some strange reason... I put my mouth around the turkey bone... felt the heat... and then breathed in [like when eating hot pizza] and tried to cool my mouth. Glad it was the smallest of the three.

My daughter got a good laugh though, for sure. "Dad... are you supposed to taste that stuff?" I almost talked her into it just for laughing... but she just laughed again and said, "Uh... NO THANKS!"

-Frank B

ber643 · May 09, 2005, 09:47:00 AM

Candy's got ya pegged, Frank! "...are you supposed to taste that stuff...", I love the subtlety of it.

("Well, the guys tol' me I wusn't possta but I wusn't sure they ment it.") It's all right, Frank I started a coughing fit while I was doing some, from the spices in the turkey stew bones, and almost "zigged when I shoulda zagged" too. luckily it only got to my lip which swiftly and delftly locked up on it, saving me your distasteful disaster.

Oogaboogachiefwalkingdeer · May 09, 2005, 09:59:00 AM

G.R. good lookin caller. I got an old wing bone I wear almost every time I go out. I glued a little cork stopper on the end and it makes a good place to keep a lanyard from slipping off. I've had this call about fifteen years and it will bring birds. I had one I made about 20 years ago left it in bib of some overalls and got up early one morn and stepped on it. I't only broke the bell end so I repaired it. About three days later I stepped on it again smashed the whole thing. So I made the one I now have. I've read where they have found these in dry caves. They presume it was invented by the sucking of the marrow from that small bone. If you don't have a dremmel take a jig saw blade and glue it in an antler or wooden handle, it will look like a small pressure flaker, they work really well for getting that web out of that big bone.I've made at least 75 and this is the best tool I have ever found to do this job. The web is really tough stuff and a dremmel can't get down in that little tight spot with out taking some of the bone as well. If you don't want to it isn't necessary to cook the bones. I like the natural bone color of the raw bone. Mike Smyth

adkmountainken · May 11, 2005, 09:22:00 PM

ttt

Dave Worden · May 11, 2005, 10:41:00 PM

G.R., I see you cleaned the membranes from the largest bone. I made a couple of calls a few years ago and left the membrane in. They seem to work OK. Migght they have been better cleaned out?? I also notice when using them that you just about have to cup your hand over them, like they get too much air without that interferrence. I'd think that leaving the membranes in would also help to limit the amount of air coming in. Just looking for some info. Does it make a difference???

Dave

ber643 · May 12, 2005, 08:58:00 AM

I recall on one site (maybe here or a link) there was one a guy made with the big ("bell") bone left whole (with the round Nuckle intact externally). Looked neat and he said it worked great - but I think he said he cleaned out the "membranes" through a hole in the side at a natural thin place. FWIW (Sorry I can't remember where I saw it - it may have been on that site about wingbone calls that is no longer up - just not sure.)

Blaine · May 22, 2005, 09:36:00 PM

TTT

I just got done with a couple that I got from tonights butterball. Followed G.R.'s directions. Great build-a-long.

TexMex · May 23, 2005, 08:57:00 AM

Brothermilo, thanks for posting about the butterball, I was wondering if a store bought wing would work. I am gona try it now.

God Bless.

ber643 · May 23, 2005, 01:18:00 PM

Some of the pics on the other thread about the calls are of "Store bought" bones used'

TexMex · May 23, 2005, 01:21:00 PM

But if you use store bought wings will your sound like a city-slicker turkey and not have that country draw? LOL

Blaine · May 24, 2005, 01:00:00 PM

I have a feelin that anyone that would make a wing call, regardless to the source, is going to impart enough redneck mojo that it would compensate for the bones themselves.

frankb · May 24, 2005, 01:40:00 PM

...AND THERE OFF AND RUNNING, DOWN THE BACKSTRETCH... JUST LOOK AT THEM GO!"

G.R. Weeks · May 24, 2005, 02:23:00 PM

Hello all,

Surprised to see the "wingbone" build along, back up in the hot topic area. Thanks for all the kind words.

I am trying to put a "brain tan, how to" together. Will post it if everything falls into place.

Greg

frankb · May 24, 2005, 04:21:00 PM

Dan

Scientists believe we only use a fraction of our brains. Just remove the sections that you think you won't need.

I'd like to see a "how to" for that, Mr Weeks. What say you?

-Frank B

G.R. Weeks · May 24, 2005, 09:38:00 PM

"Puff,Puff,....Pass" I hear ya, Big Dan

Not that we would want to promote any deviant behaivor here.

There is a saying in the "brain tan" arena, that every animal (except the buffalo and most PETA members) has enough brains in its head to tan it's own hide. Mother nature design it that way, so that any animal is a complete package for the hunter. Flesh to eat, bones and sinew for tools, hides and brains for shelter and clothing. One just needs to know how to extract all the possiblities.

Nature is a magical thing, too bad allot of folks have forgoten or lost many of her secrets.

Greg