Hey guys - I'm just wondering who here makes their own strikers. If you do, what diameter dowel do you use, and what wood?

I'm a little partial to thinner strikers, because they don't feel so big and sloppy - and they tend to be a higher pitch.

I'll be making some new strikers this year, and I'm just looking for some ideas. I plan on making some more corncob tops, but after that, I'm open to new ideas. I've done wood in the past, but I like to try different stuff.

Also, are there any types of trees whose branches can be whittled down to make a good striker?

I made a few last year, using some rosewood dowel that I came up with.

Just looking for fresh ideas that Ican find laying around the woods/house. Feel free to post pictures ofyour homemade strikers if you have any.