slate call conditioning
#3
RE: slate call conditioning
ORIGINAL: SwampCollie
A scotch-brite or 3M coarse scrubbing pad. The backside of a regular kitchen sponge will work in a pinch.
A scotch-brite or 3M coarse scrubbing pad. The backside of a regular kitchen sponge will work in a pinch.
#4
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Posts: 47
RE: slate call conditioning
I use a small slate stone to condition my slate calls, just rub it in one direction the same way every time. The call maker gave me the stone and said that is what they use and recommend, but before that I was useing a scotch brite pad.
Both will work.
Both will work.
#5
RE: slate call conditioning
For you peole who use a real Slate (not Crystal, copper, or aluminum) also carry a Bic lighter. Flame the surface if damp - you will actually see the slate dry. It makes the call that much better.
JW
JW
#6
RE: slate call conditioning
ORIGINAL: JW!
For you peole who use a real Slate (not Crystal, copper, or aluminum) also carry a Bic lighter. Flame the surface if damp - you will actually see the slate dry. It makes the call that much better.
JW
For you peole who use a real Slate (not Crystal, copper, or aluminum) also carry a Bic lighter. Flame the surface if damp - you will actually see the slate dry. It makes the call that much better.
JW
Yeah moisture and slate calls... not really the best of friends. Good tip JW.
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bourbon, MO
Posts: 851
RE: slate call conditioning
Emery Cloth...I go in Circles, back in forth.
If you are worried that these scracthes are going to make a Different sound, what about the pressure on the Stick? What about the Tilt? the Possition you hold it? What about the pressure you have on the stricker. How about the Tip of the Stricker AFTER the first call will get a slick spot.
My point is you are worring about to many things. Just try to relax and have fun!
TF
If you are worried that these scracthes are going to make a Different sound, what about the pressure on the Stick? What about the Tilt? the Possition you hold it? What about the pressure you have on the stricker. How about the Tip of the Stricker AFTER the first call will get a slick spot.
My point is you are worring about to many things. Just try to relax and have fun!
TF
#8
RE: slate call conditioning
Turkey Fife,
It's not being worried about the little things. When you condition in only ONE direction, you are able to change pitch much more effectively and consistently. For instance, when you run you're striker with the striations, you typically get a lower pitch, but then when you run it ACROSS the striations (i.e. going across the hills & dales) the pitch will change.
This change in direction is super critical for getting purrs that sound extremely life-like. If you condition your call in one direction, you will see a difference in the tone, pitch and resonance of your yelps and purrs...
I condition all of my calls with a fine grit emory cloth, and carry a cloth and a 3M pad in my vest. In my experience, slate and sla-tek (K&H) will typically need a re-surfacing every few days of the season, because the moisture does affect the surface. If you prefer glass, crystal or metal, these surfaces hold their striations very well and should last most of the season (pending striker material, of course )
S&R
It's not being worried about the little things. When you condition in only ONE direction, you are able to change pitch much more effectively and consistently. For instance, when you run you're striker with the striations, you typically get a lower pitch, but then when you run it ACROSS the striations (i.e. going across the hills & dales) the pitch will change.
This change in direction is super critical for getting purrs that sound extremely life-like. If you condition your call in one direction, you will see a difference in the tone, pitch and resonance of your yelps and purrs...
I condition all of my calls with a fine grit emory cloth, and carry a cloth and a 3M pad in my vest. In my experience, slate and sla-tek (K&H) will typically need a re-surfacing every few days of the season, because the moisture does affect the surface. If you prefer glass, crystal or metal, these surfaces hold their striations very well and should last most of the season (pending striker material, of course )
S&R