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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Custom Turkey Calls => Topic started by: Rob_McFadden on April 22, 2017, 08:35:58 AM

Title: Finishing strikers
Post by: Rob_McFadden on April 22, 2017, 08:35:58 AM

Hey guys, I use teak oil to finish my pots and am starting to turn strikers and was wondering if that is a good finish for strikers as well? Also should I dip Them or can I just rub it in?

Title: Re: Finishing strikers
Post by: B.Meuchel on April 22, 2017, 09:24:13 AM

I would just rub it on. Also put a piece of tape on the tip and maybe a half inch up, you don't want any finish there

Title: Re: Finishing strikers
Post by: FDR on April 22, 2017, 09:27:48 AM

I finish my strikers with Tru Oil except the tip. You want the tip unfinished. Just hold it by the tip and rub the finish on the remainder of the striker. Hang, tip up, to dry.

Title: Re: Finishing strikers
Post by: Rob_McFadden on April 22, 2017, 09:55:51 AM

Thanks!

Title: Re: Finishing strikers
Post by: Abe mccarty on April 29, 2017, 09:50:31 PM

I use painters tape and wrap about an inch up and fold excess together on the top. I than run a thin wire through the tip of the tape so I can hang it. I use a base of teak oil and finish with a spar urethane. The tape peels off when it's dry and the tip has no residue

Title: Re: Finishing strikers
Post by: VECtor Calls on April 30, 2017, 10:23:14 AM

That's a great idea with the tape and wire Abe. Thank you for sharing that.