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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Hunter's Vest => Topic started by: hunter22 on September 20, 2010, 12:41:14 PM

Title: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: hunter22 on September 20, 2010, 12:41:14 PM

I have always been fascinated by the work of Steve Torman, aka West Augusta, with his hand made strikers. When my buddy Jim posted a pair of strikers recently I contacted Steve and he agreed to do some for me also. I cannot imagine the hours that goes into making these by hand. I have run them on every surface pot call I have and they sound awesome on all I have tried. They are Black Locust, Persimmon, and wormy Red Oak.Thanks Steve for taking the time to make these for me.

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Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: letinmfly on September 20, 2010, 12:54:06 PM

Those are some great looking strikers Rickey.  Congrats to you both!!  *cheers*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: jmck on September 20, 2010, 01:40:49 PM

great looking strikers there Rickey

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: shad309 on September 20, 2010, 02:06:31 PM

Those look great! Do they give off any sound through the hollowed top???

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: callmakerman on September 20, 2010, 02:13:13 PM

Congats Rickey. I've always liked his work.  Bill

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: Bulldogmikey on September 20, 2010, 03:44:48 PM

 *up*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: augiedog55 on September 20, 2010, 04:40:50 PM

Very Nice Strikers Rickey.. *dance*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: turkey stew on September 20, 2010, 05:28:57 PM

Those strikers are mighty fine! *dance*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: rocfish13 on September 20, 2010, 06:00:26 PM

Great looking strikers!! I bet they really did take some time to carve!Roc  *up* *up*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: West Augusta on September 20, 2010, 07:23:58 PM

Glad you like them Rickey. Hope they help call in a big one for you.

Shad 309, yes they do have their own sounds that add to the call.

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: Porter on September 21, 2010, 05:13:49 AM

Nice looking pair of strikers there!!!  I always love to see your striker collection.  I'm not sure anyone is close to having as many as you!

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: JOBUGG on September 21, 2010, 06:17:52 AM

 *up*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on September 21, 2010, 06:26:46 AM

... congrats on that very fine trio of great strikers from Steve - very fine additions for sure Rickey - sweet as always Steve !!! ... 8) 8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: Ghost Maker Calls on September 21, 2010, 06:31:27 AM

Those are some pretty cool strikers!  Congrats Rickey!

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: SS Custom Calls on September 21, 2010, 06:46:38 AM

 Super cool how he builds his strikers!! Congrats!  *cheers*

Al

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: AlanKrow on September 21, 2010, 07:45:34 AM

Quote from: turkey stew on September 20, 2010, 05:28:57 PM

Those strikers are mighty fine! *dance*

Congrats!! I have one in apple.. RkLu

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: Daryl on September 21, 2010, 08:47:41 AM

Nice set of strikers. I have always liked his strikers.

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: Strut-N on September 21, 2010, 09:24:02 AM

I bet his hands are sore at night.....Those are truly amazing!  Great work!

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: West Augusta on September 21, 2010, 10:44:07 AM

The forearms get sore not the hands.  I only get to work on them for a half hour or so a day so it isn't too bad.  Wish I had the time to do more.

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: shad309 on September 21, 2010, 11:25:27 AM

The lack of time and the few you turn out is what makes them even more special  *cheers*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: West Augusta on September 21, 2010, 12:56:50 PM

Thanks Shad, that means a lot.  *cheers*

Title: Re: Striker Set from West Augusta
Post by: Blackfalcon on September 21, 2010, 06:35:44 PM

Awesome!! Great job on those, fine strikers!! *up*