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JD
HONORARY OKIE .... and Tim's at fault!
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posted April 23, 2007 05:26 PM
When I got home tonight I saw the package on the counter & what could it be you ask, why it`s my new maple Krusty Krier, damndest little call I ever did see!! Sounds like a million bucks too! Good range, plenty of rasp if you need it & a spare reed to boot.
Thanks Crusty, I appreciate the quick service & the quality of your work.
btw.....I like the shape, the pics didn`t do it justice, I`m very pleased.
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What do Obama & TA17Rem have in common........both are clueless asshats!!!
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
Member # 72
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posted April 25, 2007 10:08 PM
Oh man, I forgot about lanyards. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
I also went and picked up a new bag of bands, the ones I have are pretty old (some are weak and cracking).
I'll send replacement bands to you first few guys, along with a (simple knotted) two call lanyard.
9th,
Dude, this is like pulling teeth. ![[Smile]](smile.gif) You gotta tell me what you want, or at least gimme a hint?
Tim,
Nope, that's not what shape it is. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
That's what I like about you though, I always understand where you're comin' from.
Smithers,
When I read what you wanted in a call, I didn't have much to say, I figured the call that was already on it's way to your house would speak for itself.
I'm glad it made it safe and sound, and that you like it.
JD,
Thanks.
The double stacked reed is the darnedest thing eh?
It's been popular in duck calls for decades, and in closed reed calls for nearly as long, I can't believe it didn't crossover (to open reed calls) long ago.
It's certainly not my idea, but it is a good one.
Krusty 
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brad h
Knows what it's all about
Member # 57
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posted April 25, 2007 10:50 PM
Hey K,
Beautiful work! I pleased to see you're still at it.
I've put down a lot of coyotes with a lot of custom calls and I still remember in detail the one that bit on the call I used that you built.
Good to see you're still on track callwise. If you ever want give anymore Juniper a run let me know.
Brad
[ April 25, 2007, 10:51 PM: Message edited by: brad h ]
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ninthinning
Knows what it's all about
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posted April 28, 2007 05:25 AM
How do I contact you?
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Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves at dusk - Habakkuk 1:8
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
Member # 72
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posted April 28, 2007 09:42 AM
Brad,
I have a rosewood call for you, I was able to get two out of the piece of wood you sent.
I used a polyurethane finish, and it won't dry, I think I am gonna have to strip it off and start over.
I haven't tried using the juniper yet. But I am using some of the "exotic" woods you and other people have sent me
9th,
Umm you just did, in this thread.
You can contact me by e-mail, if you want to keep it "off the boards".
I'm also in the phone book, so you wouldn't be the first guy to call me out of the blue.
On the top of this post is my e-mail link, and it's listed in my profile.
Krusty
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Tim Behle
Administrator MacNeal Sector
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posted May 05, 2007 07:09 PM
Krusty,
I finally got to the Post Office today.
Wow! You do some great work!
It's been to windy to take it out and try it on a coyote, but it sure scares the hell out of my wife's cat! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
And the little stretcher board is just too cool! It looks just the right size for these little ground squirrels that run around here. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
Member # 72
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posted May 07, 2007 01:23 PM
Tim,
I'm glad you like the call, and the lil' stretcher board.
Dang thing better not scare coyotes.
It's made from the mesquite you sent me, I really like that wood.
I made a few more of the "quarter round" shaped calls from mesquite, but your's is the most unique.
I used a dark walnut stain, to give it that dirty antique look, the lighter wood was way too bright and yellow.
I've got more of those stretcher boards, I'll send you a few, if you wanted to actually stretch critters on 'em.
JD & Smithers,
Sorry about the delay on the fresh bands and lanyards... the Post Office sent them back for more postage, because they weren't "flat".
One of them (Smithers') just went back out today.
Krusty
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csmithers
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posted May 09, 2007 06:27 PM
Krusty, I appreciate the offer of a 'fresh' band and lanyard.
The band that is on the call looks fine but you never know.
The Post Office wants every penny they can get. If a parcel is over by an ounce or too bulky for an envelope, they will send your parcel back. It amazes me sometimes how finicky they are.
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NASA
Knows what it's all about
Member # 177
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posted July 09, 2007 03:53 PM
Krusty, as you know I have a few of your calls. But the post from Geo, Ackley really has me intrigued. With George's permission, I would love to have you make a duplicate of his call for me. If he says OK, wouldja/couldja do it?
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
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posted July 10, 2007 03:17 PM
NASA,
I had told George I wouldn't duplicate his call, but it is a great design...
If Big George says it's okay, I'll give it a shot.
It actually was a difficult call to make, and the first attempt ended up in the smoker.
Getting the two closed reed sleeves in place with just hand tools was sheer luck.
And the call ended up fairly long and large, to not make it look "portly".
What's funny is, I did not like the sound of that call.
It was really loud, and the two voices were just out of tune enough that it drove me crazy.
But I don't like the sound of the double barrel Burnham's, that this call was styled after, for pretty much the same reasons.
The big hollow hardwood body did give George's call a rich tone, that a plastic call can't match.
And his results using it can't be argued, it suits him perfectly.
It cannot be said too often, the sound you make, and the call you make it with, has little to do with ultimate success or failure.
Krusty
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NASA
Knows what it's all about
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posted July 15, 2007 11:40 AM
Well, generous George has blessed the duplication of his call. Jeff, I hope you remember all the details of how you tuned that call for Geo. This will be a great addition to my lanyard.
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Rich Higgins
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posted July 15, 2007 11:54 AM
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It cannot be said too often, the sound you make, and the call you make it with, has little to do with ultimate success or failure.
Krusty, there is another subject that will generate a good thread if you post it.
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
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posted July 15, 2007 12:01 PM
NASA,
That's mighty nice of George.
I got your e-mail, and I went out and got started on your call the other night.
I'm currently out of reeds.
Think about the voice... do you want high pitched or low, and do you want two of the same voices or a mix?
George's call is "stereo", high pitched cottontail.
Krusty
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
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posted July 15, 2007 12:10 PM
Rich,
I thought that's what the other thread I started WAS about... isn't that the original quote (of myself) that I messed up?
Krusty
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NASA
Knows what it's all about
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posted July 15, 2007 01:02 PM
Krusty, I'll be using the call mostly for cats. I'm guessing a mix of high pitched sounds should be productive. Especially if they can be played individually as well as in concert. That would give me a range of three pitches.
I can't wait to try it out on the local kitties.
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
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posted July 18, 2007 12:37 PM
Rich,
From now on, when you want a discussion started, do it yourself.
That way I won't have to get pissed off, when it becomes "about me".
You know where you want to go with that quote, and I don't.
Be my guest. (*and I mean that in the nicest way)
NASA,
I have the call body all done.
I don't like it, just like George's call, it's fat, and blocky, and ugly... not a "flowing" artistic creation.
Top that with a crack I found deep inside the wood, after roughing out the body and spending a fair bit of time on it.
I stabilized it with superglue and completed it, but I fully consider the call a "second".
We're going to have to order some reeds.
In a given reed selection, there is still a fair amount of pitch variance.
I could make you a "harmonica" with a handful of the same reeds.
Here's the deal... you order 12 reeds (LVDR-002) from THOgamecalls.com, I'll sort through and put two of them in this call, giving it three separate voices, and send it your way.
And then I can bring some of my closed reed calls back from the dead, with the remaining reeds.
Right now, they're just pea shooters.
Krusty
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NASA
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posted July 18, 2007 03:16 PM
Reeds forthcoming, as soon as I hear back from Al. Verifying stock on hand. A 2nd, huh? Not to worry. If it does the job, that's really all that matters. Thanks.
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Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
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posted July 18, 2007 06:09 PM
NASA,
You have my 26th Ave address? (*As opposed to my 22nd Ave address, of a few years back)
Here's a scan of your call, and a Circé 3n1.
It's squished vertically, not horizontally like George's
That was in an attempt to do away with the worst part of the crack(s), which appear as black lines in this angle.
The crack should pose no problems, I solidly filled them , and left the body a little thick.
As always, the calls I make are covered by the conditional warranty... the only condition is, you do not break the finish in an attempt to modify the call.
Otherwise I will fix or repair, replace, or buy back, any call anyone ever has a problem with.
It's not something I want to do as a general practice, but I have replaced a call eaten by a dog, one a gun case was dropped on and broken, and even one that got lost.
To anyone who has one of my calls, purchased directly from me or not;
Please take advantage of this, and if you have a problem, tell me.
Krusty
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NASA
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posted July 18, 2007 09:07 PM
Yep, everything's a go and the reeds will be in the mail tomorrow.
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