Sandpapering the end of the striker

DougMD · 03-10-2006, 02:20 PM

I noticed my crystal whined a bit, even not long after roughing up the surface. Then I looked at the end of the striker and noticed it was shiny and roughed it up a little to take of the shine (make it not so smooth). It seems to grab much better now, and the sound is fine. Do any of you do this? I don't want to mess it up, but figured if the striker is too smooth, it won't grab as well and makes the call whine....

Bmac313 · 03-10-2006, 02:24 PM

I use some green material that came in my Primos Slick Stick. It works pretty good. I have also used sandpaper. It doesnt hurt the strikers.

old longbeards · 03-10-2006, 04:41 PM

Bmac, i think what your talking about is something called 'scotchbrite'.
Yep, i use it too...makes the striker 'catch' the grain of the slate.

killmeatm · 03-10-2006, 04:55 PM

I use either the scottbrite or very fine grit sand paper.

9th tine · 03-11-2006, 07:29 AM

I usually will use emery cloth wich is a very fine grit

NCYankee · 03-15-2006, 01:37 AM

I use a piece of scotchbrite pad, and sand with the grain (not across it). Why do I do it this way?...'cause some old-timer told me to!

kevin1 · 03-15-2006, 05:45 AM

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ORIGINAL: Bmac313

I use some green material that came in my Primos Slick Stick.Â* It works pretty good.Â* I have also used sandpaper.Â* It doesnt hurt the strikers.

I do the same , luv that Slik Stik .

hawglips · 03-15-2006, 06:05 AM

Don't hesitate to roughen it up as necessarily.

Hal