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Offline Gitzit69

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Burl wood striker
« on: January 10, 2010, 09:19:37 PM »
Any of you guys tried turning a burl wood striker? Just wondering how they would work since there is a lot curly grain in burls. I tried one a while back and because there was no stiffness in the wood it broke on the lathe.

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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2010, 09:23:02 PM »
Dave, Adam has one Walnut burl that turned out sweet. He tried a oak burl that snapped. It would have been awesome. That is the only two that I am aware.

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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2010, 10:29:53 PM »
I have several that Rick Powell of Blue Ridge Calls made that are very nice sounding and strong.  They are black walnut I believe.  However the figuring isn't real noticeable making for a stronger material I think.  In my opinion I wouldn't waste my time making them from burls.---Jason
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2010, 04:35:38 PM »
Burl wood would be ok for the head but you would have to use a inserted shaft or most any burl will blow out. Maybe 1 out of 100 will take. If you like carbon they look ok but carbon is carbon some like it some don't.
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2010, 09:08:13 AM »
I have made some, but it is better to just make a 2 piece striker so save on waste from trying to get a one piece one.

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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2010, 10:49:04 AM »
Made a nice cherry crotch paddle for a box  call once. Looked good until I tested it for strength and it broke in half!!!!  ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
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Offline Gitzit69

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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2010, 11:12:39 AM »
Well I did it and got one turned.  RkLu It's got a real soft sound to it.
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2010, 05:22:44 PM »
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2010, 06:28:28 PM »
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2010, 06:30:07 PM »
That is absolutely beautiful!
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2010, 06:32:52 PM »
Dave,

Beautiful strikers.
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2010, 07:03:20 PM »
Dave, Those strikers are awesome! *up*
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2010, 07:10:19 PM »
i like those a lot. 
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2010, 07:35:53 PM »
Very nice!
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Re: Burl wood striker
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2010, 05:43:40 PM »
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