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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: VGJ5 on May 07, 2014, 10:24:41 AM
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I heard from a source that shall remain nameless (not really, it's Porter) that railroad chalk is good to use on box calls. I honed in on some green railroad chalk, and decided this would be my new go-to chalk. The problem was that I could only find it in boxes of 144. I figured, ah what the heck, and made the order. So, I tell Porter about it and he laughs at me, saying I'll be set for life! I thought he was just exaggerating, remembering how quickly I go through those little sticks, unless I lose them first.
Well, the box came yesterday, and now I get the joke - these ain't no little sticks *lol*!
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- Gaines
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Yep, plenty of chalk for a while! I'm no expert on chalk, but I have read, that any chalk that has pastel colors in it, contains some oils. I only buy the white railroad chalk because of that.
Bill
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This may not help matters but I've had the same ball of blue carpenters chalk since I started turkey hunting at 13....I'm now 38...I live for turkey hunting and have quite a few box calls.....I think your grand kids are set for life....HA!
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Yep, plenty of chalk for a while! I'm no expert on chalk, but I have read, that any chalk that has pastel colors in it, contains some oils. I only buy the white railroad chalk because of that.
Bill
Wow, I hope that's not true, Bill. Otherwise, I'm going to have to start getting into sidewalk art, or something, haha. Most of the chalk I see people using now (on custom boxes, at least) appears to be the yellow railroad chalk. I thought I'd be safe with green rr chalk. Do you know where you read that, re: pastel chalk containing oils? I can't find anything about it online. I even emailed Markal to ask them; I bet I get a speedy response on that one, *lol*.
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Well now I know who to call if I need chalk!!
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Yep, plenty of chalk for a while! I'm no expert on chalk, but I have read, that any chalk that has pastel colors in it, contains some oils. I only buy the white railroad chalk because of that.
Bill
Wow, I hope that's not true, Bill. Otherwise, I'm going to have to start getting into sidewalk art, or something, haha. Most of the chalk I see people using now (on custom boxes, at least) appears to be the yellow railroad chalk. I thought I'd be safe with green rr chalk. Do you know where you read that, re: pastel chalk containing oils? I can't find anything about it online. I even emailed Markal to ask them; I bet I get a speedy response on that one, *lol*.
After doing a Google search, they do make RR chalk in pastel colors that is, oil free. So, I would guess that yours is oil and acid free. I also noticed that they make a RR chalk holder. This may be something to consider, if you wish to carry a large piece of chalk while you are hunting. I'm ordering one just to see if it will work.
Bill
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After doing a Google search, they do make RR chalk in pastel colors that is, oil free. So, I would guess that yours is oil and acid free. I also noticed that they make a RR chalk holder. This may be something to consider, if you wish to carry a large piece of chalk while you are hunting. I'm ordering one just to see if it will work.
Bill
Ah, thanks Bill; good to know! I haven't been able to find anything on my particular brand, but I sure hope you're right.
That's too funny you mentioned the holder. I was debating trying one, and now I'm going to have to pull the trigger!
- Gaines
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Is this the Nissen brand?
Bill
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Is this the Nissen brand?
Bill
Nope, it's the "Markal" brand.
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You should be just fine. I have been using their white RR chalk for some time.
Bill
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Use the part # on the box when talking to Markal, they may make several types of chalk the same color. White RR chalk is made by different recipes, some oil/wax free, some not.
Bob
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Man thats a lot of chalk!
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That is interesting to know. good info.
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Some colors play better on some calls...believe it or not. Some like blue, some like white, some like brown and some orange. Guess it's what's in the chalk......Experiment with your different calls because not all like the same!
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Some colors play better on some calls...believe it or not. Some like blue, some like white, some like brown and some orange. Guess it's what's in the chalk......Experiment with your different calls because not all like the same!
I sure hope mine like green . . . *aah*
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Some colors play better on some calls...believe it or not. Some like blue, some like white, some like brown and some orange. Guess it's what's in the chalk......Experiment with your different calls because not all like the same!
I sure hope mine like green . . . *aah*
Dude that is a TON of chalk!!!! I highly doubt you will ever use that much in your lifetime :) Unless you go to finding out you enjoy the taste of railroad chalk *up*
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ROTFLMBO ROTFLMBO
I ordered 1 box of the blue sticks and 1 box of the white that looks like a half rubber ball.......288 pieces of chalk. Gave all my nephews some for Christmas one year, plus sent some to a couple callmakers. And guess what, I've still got a plenty left!!!
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the red chalk made by Dixon Ticonderoga (carpenters chalk) is by far superior to any others that I've tried,...the problem is they don't manufacturer it anymore,....it bites hold better than any other and is very important in getting that realistic high pitch front end,..if you can locate some of it grab on to it,....I was fortunate enough to get a lifetime supply for myself,...it is very messy and will not "dust off" like others,...it has no oil in it.
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I hate to hear that
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the red chalk made by Dixon Ticonderoga (carpenters chalk) is by far superior to any others that I've tried,...the problem is they don't manufacturer it anymore,....it bites hold better than any other and is very important in getting that realistic high pitch front end,..if you can locate some of it grab on to it,....I was fortunate enough to get a lifetime supply for myself,...it is very messy and will not "dust off" like others,...it has no oil in it.
Was this the chalk that Primos sold? It too was red and very dusty /messy.
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I got the brownish/reddish chalk from Primos. I use the on my two custom short boxes I got from Jeff McKamey. It matches the chalk that was on the call when I got it from Jeff. It is a oil from chalk. The green would be a good color to use. I do not use white or blue in the woods.
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Well, I called Markal the other day to find out whether or not the chalk has oil/wax/etc. The first lady had no idea, so she transferred me to someone that "should know." The guy wasn't positive, but he was fairly certain that the chalk contains no oil or wax. He was much more interested in how/why I was using it on my box calls. He is now anxiously awaiting the turkey-version of "Duck Dynasty," which I assured him would be premiering very soon, haha *ride*. Any takers for casting calls?
- Gaines