Dipping Inserts

[Tyler Hall]

Hey everyone, so I've been having trouble when dipping my inserts and am trying to figure out what the best method is when using something to hold them. I always drill my hole first then dip the insert. I try my best to not get any finish in the bore when doing so. Any suggestions?

[James Strickland]

Are you dipping before or after you cut the toneboard?

[Tyler Hall]

Before.

[James Strickland]

I dip mine after I cut/tune the toneboard.  I use a straightened paper clip with a bend in one end.  I slip the paper clip through the bell of the insert and the bend is large enough to "grab" the inside of the bell.  The other end of the paperclip is bent into a hook that's small enough to pass through the insert.  I dip only the bell portion of my inserts and then hang them to dry using the hook end of the paperclip.  Hope that makes sense.

[wlain]

I make 10 calls in a run.  I take the plastic lid off of the metal can full of diluted teak oil.  I throw all 20 pieces in and put the lid on.  Every now and again I tumble the mixture.  Then I set them on a peg board to dry