Repair a slate?

CharlesK · 03-01-2006, 03:10 AM

I have a slate call someone gave me and the acryllic (spelling?) striker is wearing down. Does anybody know of a good way to round it out again and keep the point smooth enough to still work good? It is a hand made call and I don't really want to buy a new striker.

Kybuckhunter · 03-01-2006, 07:08 AM

Try sanding it down or scrapping it with a knife. New strikers are cheap if you cant fix it.

countrymudder · 03-01-2006, 10:22 AM

im goin with what kybuck said..you can always find another striker pretty cheap unless that one has a sentimental value of some sort i would understand.

slee · 03-01-2006, 10:53 PM

You can sand the tip to whatever shape you want. We use a belt sander to round the tips on our strikers, but sandpaper works just as well, just takes longer.

CharlesK · 03-02-2006, 03:52 AM

Yeah I've tried sand paper and then the a type of leather thing they use at the old barber shops to shapen a blade (I used it to try to polish the end of the striker) but nothing gets it smooth and polished to work right on my slate.

Kybuckhunter · 03-02-2006, 09:01 AM

If you are trying to polish it find a wood worker who has a polishing wheel. They should put a shine on it for you. You will not do it by hand. If this doesn't work pay the 5 dollars for a new one.

kevin1 · 03-02-2006, 03:41 PM

Get a Primos™ Slik Stik , it has everything you need to condition your slate and your strikers . It even has a chalk stick in the handle for other call types . It's just a couple of bucks at Wally World .

Barth · 03-03-2006, 07:29 AM

i always carry sandpaper and steel wool with me in case something like that happens