dressing slate calls
01-30-2003 | 05:12 PM
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From: hudsonville mi USA
dressing slate calls
i have one slate hope to get more latter, anyways ive been told by a few guys green scubbies will/wont work, use 100 grit sandpaper/ buy a call dressing gizmo whatever.all i want is a rough surface right? or does it really matter?
01-30-2003 | 06:43 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: Waldorf Maryland USA
RE: dressing slate calls
For a slate call all you want is scotch bright, if it were alum, or crystal you would make it rougher with sandpaper or stone. For alum I use 40 grit on one half and 80 on the other half. Crystal I use 120-150 depending on the sound I want (rougher is raspyier). Knight and Hale SLA-TEk is different, I'm still playing with it to get a desired sound. The goal is to get different raspyness and the different volume is dependent with the surface type.
01-30-2003 | 07:08 PM
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From: Blair Co., PA USA
RE: dressing slate calls
Green Scotch-Brite is all you need for slate. I use rough sandpaper for glass and crystal, and finer paper for aluminum. Scotch-Brite will work well for cleaning striker tips too.
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01-31-2003 | 03:44 PM
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From: The Wild Turkey Capitol of the World......Missouri
RE: dressing slate calls
I use green Scotch-Brite on my aluminum call and have never had a problem either. I might rough it up with fine sandpaper at home once in awhile but in the field I only take the Scotch-Brite.
01-31-2003 | 05:23 PM
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From: Western Pennsylvania
RE: dressing slate calls
I dress my friction calls in high heels for some extra sass. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>
Seriously, I do it like this...
ScotchBrite = Slate
Sanding Stone = Crystal, Sla-Tek/Ceramic
Sandpaper = Aluminum
Striker Tips... All get ScotchBrite
Jeremiah "Pro"
Seriously, I do it like this...
ScotchBrite = Slate
Sanding Stone = Crystal, Sla-Tek/Ceramic
Sandpaper = Aluminum
Striker Tips... All get ScotchBrite
Jeremiah "Pro"
01-31-2003 | 05:40 PM
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From: Scarborough Ontario Canada
RE: dressing slate calls
I just received the new "Revolutionary Slate Friction Call Surfacer" model #113 from Blodgett Calls. Its a stone for conditioning slate,glass and aluminum surfaces. It's a one tool wonder that works great. Phone # 607-524-6462
02-01-2003 | 07:05 AM
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From: Eau Claire Wi
RE: dressing slate calls
Question to go along with that is.....do you scrub/rub in 1 direction or in circles or do you stand on your head and just rub in the direction you fall? Does it matter long as you get sound?
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