Ok as promised here's how I do my 2 piece strikers. There are a bunch of ways to do them this is my favorite. The 4 jaw chuck is the same I use to make my pot calls aswell. If you haven't checked out that tutorial you should its a very easy way to make a pot call.
Ok first pic is what all I use to do the 2 piece strikers.
From left to right CA activator, drill chuck, 60 degree live center, 5/16" drill bit, 4 jaw chuck with pin jaws, 5/16" dowel, 1"x1"x4" wood, CA glue, at top sand paper grits 100,150,220,320,400, and 0000 steel wool, and at the bottom a small parting tool and a carbide easy wood tool.
Ok next pic is chosen wood piece in the 4 jaw chuck.
Next pic is wood in chuck and drill bit in drill chuck. This is what the set up should look like.
Before I drill the blank I like to take the time to square up the end of the blank before I drill it
I take about 1/16" of the end to true up the end I also hollow out a small indention for the drill bit to start easier
Next I drill about 1" into block with bit
Ok next check to see if your selected dowel fits some will and some won't. I'm using paduck 5/16" dowel and it will fit with force but what I like to do is roll up a small piece of 100 grit sand paper and sand it out a little to make an easier fit. Notice the first pic it just goes in slightly and I will have to force to get it in there
Ok next I put the live center on and center it up
Now turn It round.
**** On a side note for those of you that are going to try this and don't have or have never used a 4 jaw chuck this chuck like others will take the hide right off a finger extremely fast. Trust me I know... Be very care with your tools close to the jaws and be aware that it can and sometimes does catch so just be aware of the danger of using this set up*****