I've got some walnut planks (for gunstocks) and thought about trying to make a box call. Will walnut make a good box? Also, what type wood will work good for a paddle? I'm not trying to start my own business or anything, just think it would be cool to make my own call and use it. Thanks in advance for any help given.

Walnut is a great sounding wood for Calls, I know the Walnut and Cherry Combo in Strikers are a good match ,, so maybe a base with Walnut and the lid done in Cherry or Walnut and Ash...BT

I've been told that a good raspy box call can be made from yellow willow with a black walnut paddle. I too want to make my own box call and use it for many years. I don't want to go into business, but I think it would be great to take a turkey using something I designed and built. I look forward to making one this year and using it in the field.

Gobbling Buck,
I bought some stuff from Custom Sawing and made some pot & striker calls. It was fun and I plan to buy some wood for a box call next.
Pretty cool stuff on their web page (www.customsawing.com).
You can purchase things mostly machined, or choose to buy rough pieces of wood. Check them out, great customer service.

Thanks for the info guys. I am really excited now with the website CamoHunter.