Haven't posted in awhile....

[Bonnie Campbell]

But finally got some stuff done.

Leopard wood slate/glass osage and leopard strikers.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/USHF/HPIM1573-1.jpg

Zebra wood slate/glass pecan strikers.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/USHF/HPIM1567-1.jpg

Sassafras aluminum/slate walnut striker.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/USHF/HPIM1568-1.jpg

Cypress copper/glass osage strikers......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/USHF/HPIM1566-1.jpg

And a spalted pecan bowl that's 'almost' done. I need to finish the bottom and put finish on it....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/annieoakley/Bowls/LeeBowl1.jpg

[robert hainstock]

Thay will be a special bowl Bonnie. The rim treatment is outstanding. The rest of the bowl is nicely shaped, and configured. That is a ten in anyones book. :D:D:D
Bob

[David Walser]

Bonnie,

Your turkey calls (that's what they are, right?) are fantastic. Are selling them or making them as gifts? Either way, whoever receives them will be proud to show them off!

Please show us the bowl when it's finished. I love the form of it, but it'll look even better with a coat or two of something that will make the grain and spalting pop!

You're doing great work. Keep it up!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bonnie good to see ya post'in again. Beautiful calls and the bowl looks great. Make sure you post it when it is finished.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice variety of calls Bonnie! All look great! Your bowl is going to be beautiful once it is finished! Looking forward to seeing it! Nice to have you back posting again!

[Jerry Gerard]

I love that leopard wood it sure stands out in the group . Outstanding craftsmanship ( or craftswomenship in your case ;)) on all your work . What finish are you using on the calls ?
Regards
Jerry

[Bonnie Campbell]

Thanks everyone. I'm sure the buyers were starting to wonder if they'd ever get their calls lol

I use a spar urethane finish on the calls and a CA/BLO on the strikers.

[Chip Sutherland]

I must need a stamp in my 'Man Card'....I know what duck and turkey calls look like but I've never seen these before. What are you calling with these?

[Bonnie Campbell]

They are turkey friction (pot) calls.

[Toney Robertson]

Bonnie,

All very nice.

Did you find Leopard wood as much as a pain to turn as I did? It seemed I had to sharpen my tools ever 10 seconds.

Looking forward to seeing the bowl after it is finished.

Toney

[Bonnie Campbell]

I have 'affectionately' :rolleyes: renamed leopard wood "The Wood from Hell" LOL never fails people want calls made of it. I get slivers every time I turn it.

[Chip Sutherland]

I agree. I start out with 6" blanks and end up with a 5" bowl thanks to the sure brittleness of leapardwood. But I've sold every bowl I've every made with it.