JC Reed hole diameter

trashcan

trashcan

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Real quick guys, what size hole do you drill for a JC Reed sleeve? I'm starting an antler call project and left my reed set at home.
BTW: I don't think cutting/drilling antler smells THAT bad....but my co-workers don't seem to like it!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Trashcan
 
Trashcan,

If you really want to drive your co-workers nuts....grind hard on that antler with a grinder. Pour on the pressure and don't back off when the smoke starts roaring. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Arky's got you fixed up on the diameter. He knows this stuff off of the top of his head.

Have fun!

Tony
 
Let me add a little tip here for the sleeves.

When you look at the sleeve, you will see some engraved writing on it. That is one heck of a spot to put a dab of 2 ton epoxy. The engraving will give the sleeve something to hold on too.

Before you glue the sleeve in, there are two things you need to do.

One, wipe the sleeve off with some alcohol or other degreeser.

Two, there is a slit in the sleeve, spread it out just a tad with a knife or small screw driver. It will them form more exactly to the hole in your call.

Al
THO Game Calls
www.thogamecalls.com
 
Thanks guys!The only bit we didn't have in the lab was 9/32". I will drill it tomorrow.Yes Tony, the grinder is great but after using the bandsaw to cut up a couple of antlers it is great to sit back and wach people start it up a couple hours later and get that, "I just stepped in somthing ", look on their face! I do fire testing in a small lab environment and do most of my antler stuff early in the a.m. in a 30x40 laboratory and the smell stays around all day. I love the smell of fresh cut antler in the morning, smells like..............Victory!
Thanks again guys, I'll keep the questions coming!
Trashcan
 
TrahCan,
If you glue the reed sleeve, do not hold sleeve in your bare hand until glue sets up. Why? You won't be able to let go, and the 911 staff will laugh themselves to death while trying to get your fingers free. Oh man, That ain't right.
Lord, I apologize for that but Lord this is the same feller who held antler in his bare hand while drilling through it lengthwise. Please forgive me Lord, and please be with the starving pygmies down there in Africa-Amen. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
 
Don't ya just love it when the "voice of experiance" stops in with a tip?

So Mr C. How would you know that? I know, common knowledge huh? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif


Al
THO Game Calls
 
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