sanding a copper pot

[curtispa14]

I am learning to use a pot call that has a copper top. It sounded pretty good at first but now it does not make much noise. It kind of squeeks. What is the proper way to sand it. Should I sand the striker that is made of some kind of white wood?? Thanks for the help!

[UncleNorby]

You do need to freshen the striker with sandpaper or other abrasive now and then. I don't know about the copper, but I would imagine it will have some kind of evidence of past sanding if it is something that needs to be done.

[JW]

I own and abuse Chester CopperPot - and that is the name I gave my Prairie Copper Pot call made by Larry Gresser!

Condition the pot the same you woudl any slate call - Sand in only one direction. I use a small piece of Emery cloth to keep the surface usable......

Once in a great while I may lightly sand the tip of my striker as I use several differrent wood types to give me the sound I am after.

Here is Good Ole Chester Copperpot's work this year!

Say it with me - "Hey you guys!" (Insert taken fromthe movie "Goonies!")


JW

PS - Want to learn more how to condition turkey calls? - Go to the Tips and Tactics Forum above!

[halfbakedi420]

chalk? what i use on my other call...i dont have a chester copperpot.