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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => General Call Making Discussions => Topic started by: Rob Cunningham on April 03, 2018, 12:55:56 PM

Title: Good Carbon for strikers
Post by: Rob Cunningham on April 03, 2018, 12:55:56 PM

I bought some striker carbon from Grassy Creek or Brookside ( cant remember), but the carbon seems to be really soft. When I tried using it, it kind of flattened on the side I was using and made the call have a low dull sound. Does anyone know where to get good hard carbon rods for strikers?

Title: Re: Good Carbon for strikers
Post by: LagrueCustomCalls on April 03, 2018, 01:27:18 PM

I've not built a carbon striker yet, but I used to build a lot of stuff out of carbon fiber.

When I did, I bought much of my carbon rod and tube from Kite suppliers. Kite builders use all sorts of different shapes of rod and tubes, and the tubes have varying wall thicknesses.

Title: Re: Good Carbon for strikers
Post by: FDR on April 03, 2018, 01:31:33 PM

Try a carbon arrow shaft.

Fred

Title: Re: Good Carbon for strikers
Post by: Rob Cunningham on April 04, 2018, 11:30:01 AM

Thanks for the replies. I thought of maybe trying a carbon arrow shaft, but I was thinking that the wall thickness would be too thin. I never thought of a kite supplier. I will give it a try.

Title: Re: Good Carbon for strikers
Post by: Rob Cunningham on April 05, 2018, 12:50:06 PM

Ordered some carbon rods from a kite supplier. I will let you know how they work out!

Title: Re: Good Carbon for strikers
Post by: LagrueCustomCalls on April 05, 2018, 01:57:52 PM

Glad to hear that idea at least has some potential!

Title: Re: Good Carbon for strikers
Post by: K.Ruge calls on April 26, 2018, 11:16:32 AM

Quote from: Rob Cunningham on April 05, 2018, 12:50:06 PM

Ordered some carbon rods from a kite supplier. I will let you know how they work out!

Just checking to see if U have a update. THANKS