De-mystifying the duck whistle

[theKCtermite]

I want to figure out how to do a 1 1/2" keg with a small mouth piece from one end to make an owl hooter out of this type of method!

Parker

Forstner bit, drilled on the lathe....Then make some sort of 1-1/2" wood mandrel for the drilled keg to slip over while you turn the outside to shape.  You could then turn some sort of cap for the end I bet.  I have no idea how those things work but I bet we could figure out a way!

[jcz]

You could drill out the way KC said then when you are ready to turn the outside put it on a 4 jaw chuck with just enough pressure to hold it.

Or better yet drill it out and turn the first half of the call then flip it around on the 4 jaw chuck and use a hose clamp to keep the 4 jaw from cracking the part turned already. Hope thats clear enough.

[Parker]

   I have no problem drilling and turning the keg.  I have a problem making a cylinder of wood sound like an owl hoot.   

The traditional way, of course, is to add the mouth peice to the outside of the keg on one side.  This is not a very stable connection, or a really consistent way to get good sound. 

Parker