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Question about branding calls
« on: July 25, 2010, 08:37:18 PM »
I have been looking everywhere on this site trying to find a cheap and easy way to mark my duck calls, I have tried woodburning them, but that did not go all that great.  I have read about a rubber stamp, that sounds good, but I wouldnt know where to get a stamp, or how long one may last.  I have also looked into laser engraving, but I really wouldnt want to spend $5 a call to get them laser engraved, pluss the the shipping.  I'm just looking for the easiest and cheapest way to mark my duck calls.  Any help will be greatly appreciated. 
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Re: Question about branding calls
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2010, 08:41:20 PM »
You could use a dremel or electric engraver. Or alot of guys use pens to sign the call before applying a finish. I cant remember right now what kind of pen. It has a certian name but its not a sharpie. I got mine from Micheals.

I prefer to use my dremel and initial the toneboards on the duck calls.
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Re: Question about branding calls
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2010, 08:44:44 PM »
thanks, JCZ I finish most of my calls with oil though.  I was using polyeurothane, but kept getting runs and cant figure it out.  I applied poly and 2 days later it still wasn't dry.
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Re: Question about branding calls
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2010, 06:47:40 AM »
The pen I use to sign my calls is called a pigma pen.  You can get them really cheap on ebay.  It works really well and I finish my calls with 60/40 spar and mineral spirits.  Hope this helps.
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Re: Question about branding calls
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2010, 07:19:23 PM »
Thanks John, thats what I was looking for. Pigma pens are what you are looking for if ink is the way you want to go.

As for the finish taking so long to dry. If you are putting poly on an oily wood it will not dry properly. You need to use a good sanding sealer first then apply the poly. But I also recommend making a switch to spar/mineral spirits.
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Re: Question about branding calls
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2010, 07:26:18 PM »
spar/mineral spirits? Is there a tutorial on that?
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Re: Question about branding calls
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2010, 09:05:49 AM »
Laser your bands.  Averages out to about $2.10 a band, and looks very nice.
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Re: Question about branding calls
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2010, 12:12:50 PM »
I dont know how far I am from you, but have a guy here on the texas/arkansas border that lasers my calls for 1.50 each. If I can help, let me know. Heres one on hedge...natural



one on acrylic...filled in with silver



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