Wing bone calls

[Big Indian]

I am trying to make a wing bone call and have a few questions for anyone who has done it before.

 

I have seen many you tube videos and  know how to do it and put together, in fact that is the easy part cause I am that far along

 

What I want to know and cant find is how to make the joint connections look fancy, by that I mean some of the ones you see on the various sites have different colors where the bone sections fit together. (See below.) I can not find any place that gives instruction/ materials needed. If anyone knows & can please forward me any info I would appreciate it.

 

Many thanks

 

[moog5050]

Just a guess - drilled and shrink wrapped?

[Pygmy]

I have a couple of custom wingbones, made by friends of mine.

 

They are both wrapped with thread, similar to the thread used for wrapping guides on fishing rods, and then they are laquered  or varnished ....

[Big Indian]

Thanks Pygmy. I will check out a tackle shop nearby.

[alloutdoors]

This guide covers the basics: http://www.customcalls.com/yabbforumimages/jgwingbone.pdf

 

I use ApoxieSculpt to build up the joints to a smooth taper before I wrap, I've also used a carpenters epoxy in the past with good results. I use size A thread for wrapping (the smallest) and I like to use ProWrap from Mudhole. I like their ColorFast line which is UV resistant. Once you have the wrapping done you will need to use a finishing epoxy over top of it, I use ProKote (also from Mudhole). This is a very slow setting epoxy and you will need a way to keep the bone turning while it dries, you can pick up a rod turner on ebay for about $30 and modify it for the task. Another item to consider is a thread wrapping jig, you can just pass the thread through a closed book but a jig can be nice to have and they are relatively cheap. Other useful items are a set of dental picks, small sharp scissors, and a thread burnishing tool.

 

A few of my calls.

 

 

 

 

 

A couple in progress, this shows my jig setup.

 

Edited June 20, 2014 by alloutdoors

[Big Indian]

Wow, thanks so much. I appreciate it.