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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Stoned on March 02, 2011, 09:06:22 AM

Title: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: Stoned on March 02, 2011, 09:06:22 AM

One of my favorite striker materials is made from old ax handles. Hickory ax handles make some of the best sounding strikers. I do not know if they impregnate the hickory handle with something to stabilize the wood, it is very easy to turn, the shavings peel off the wood and it is very smooth when you finish. The wood is “Plain Jane” but it is one of my favorite striker materials. Do not throw away those old broken ax handles, stick them on the lathe.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/studeb/P1090650.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/studeb/P1090649.jpg)

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: Bulldogmikey on March 02, 2011, 09:09:12 AM

Great looking strikers! Great idea!

Mike

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: Ghost Maker Calls on March 02, 2011, 10:33:34 AM

Very cool!  Hickory is one of my favorites for strikers and for pots!   *up*

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: Turkeybuster on March 02, 2011, 03:52:11 PM

Some good stuff there nice work.

Jon

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: turkey stew on March 02, 2011, 05:51:15 PM

Sharp looking striker!

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: letinmfly on March 02, 2011, 06:07:21 PM

I like the idea and the looks of that striker!!  *cheers*

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: AlanKrow on March 02, 2011, 06:14:20 PM

Quote from: TURKEYBUSTER on March 02, 2011, 03:52:11 PM

Some good stuff there nice work.

Jon

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: M,Yingling on March 02, 2011, 06:46:15 PM

Good looking striker ,, and better if you get the old handles for free

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: hunter22 on March 02, 2011, 06:54:17 PM

Great looking striker and design.

Title: Re: Roughneck Strikers
Post by: B-Ready on March 02, 2011, 09:59:06 PM

I like the looks of that Striker!! Nice piece of Hickory!!