bassfisherman711

How often do you all sand down the slate to keep it grainy?

mauser06

as often as it needs it...depends how much its called on and what it touches..if my gloves or vest rub on it alot ill sand it...if bare fingers touch it, it needs sanded...if it gets rained on itll need sanded...real slate calls seem to need sanded the most...maybe because its kinda soft or something i dont know..seems just sitting in my vest pocket will mess up the surface sometimes...no big deal i wouldnt leave home without sandpaper, emry cloth and a piece of scotch bright pad..

r33h

I sand down the slate as soon as I step out of my truck when I go hunting. I like to make sure it is as "fresh" as possible before I start hunting. One thing to make sure...don't forget to sand the stick as well.

jepcho

I do like stated above, whenever it needs it.

Howler

And remember to always sand in one direction on the slate as well as the striker!

Arrowmaster

Im constantly sanding on my slates. That makes for a better purr and cluck. In 2 hours of turkey hunting in a blind I will sand at least 4 times...

TROPHYHUNTER25

i sand mine a lot

YooperMike

I'm with the others, pretty much sand as it is needed. I also burn the ends of my strikers, which makes them sound very nice as well. I find with the burned striker, I don't need be quite as anal about sanding.

ICALL2MUCH

It is MUCH better for your slate calls if you condition with the a Scotch Brite pad. Sandpaper is better for glass, copper and crystal...


http://www.magicmorning.net/index_files/Page628.htm

HomerJ

I agree 2MUCH. To me the thread sounded like sandpaper on slate calls which I've always been led to believe is a no no.
I have a K & H Ole' Yeller which I use sandpaper on, it's not a true slate material. My Cody I use the Scotch Brite pad.