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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Custom Turkey Calls => Turkey Call Making Tutorials => Topic started by: dogcatcher on April 17, 2015, 03:00:09 PM
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This is my method of making 2 piece strikers.
First pic, mark center of blank for drilling
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Drill about 1" deep with 5/16" bit.
(http://i59.tinypic.com/24loke1.jpg)
My mandrel, a 3/8" steel rod with one end turned to 5/16" and a drop off for sanding purposes. This can also be made out of aluminum or wood. Or a simple one can be made using a 5/16" bolt with the head cut off.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2n88v3b.jpg)
Blank mounted on mandrel.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2lj2909.jpg)
Turn to shape. The live center end tip is parted off and the end sanded and then finished.
(http://i57.tinypic.com/2uy3udh.jpg)
Finished striker with an acrylic rod.
(http://i60.tinypic.com/14dik49.jpg)
Marvin
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Thanks for the info. I have been playing with making two piece strikers with scraps and left over acrylic from duck call inserts that I screw up.
Where do you find the 5/16 inch acrylic rod? Delvies doesn't have rod that small.
Thanks
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I made this several years ago, the dowels including the acrylic came from Brookside or Grassy Creek. Not sure on which one I bought these from, and no clue if they still sell them.
Marvin
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Shouldn't this be in the Tutorial section? I really like how you do these.....
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A bump for the upcoming season! It is THAT time of year to buy some turkey call making parts and 'break some stuff' to learn how it all works! Happy turning!