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Title: Rhodadendren
Post by: 870BkWht on August 20, 2011, 12:35:39 AM

I asked a call maker on the board this question already, but has anyone ever tried to use this wood/shrub for a striker? I thought it would be kinda nostalgic since the Rhododendron is the state flower of WV. Anyone have any experience with this?

Title: Re: Rhodadendren
Post by: handcannon on August 20, 2011, 09:59:33 PM

Sorry. Never even heard of the stuff. Might be worth giving it a try.

Title: Re: Rhodadendren
Post by: callmakerman on August 20, 2011, 10:30:53 PM

Roger Parks uses this wood for his keekee striker that was used on the keekee call that is now made by Woodhaven. You can still buy this striker from him. Bill

Title: Re: Rhodadendren
Post by: Rodd Gunn on August 21, 2011, 11:55:33 AM

I had a fellow make a striker for me out of Mountain Laurel. Turned out real nice and sound good as well. The trick here is to get a piece thick and long enough work.

Title: Re: Rhodadendren
Post by: sugarray on August 21, 2011, 08:31:20 PM

Quote from: handcannon on August 20, 2011, 09:59:33 PM
Sorry. Never even heard of the stuff. Might be worth giving it a try.

Really, you have never heard of Rhododendron?

Title: Re: Rhodadendren
Post by: West Augusta on August 22, 2011, 03:20:24 PM

I have thought about it and Mountain Laurel both. Someday. :TooFunny:

Title: Re: Rhodadendren
Post by: mmclain on August 22, 2011, 08:37:36 PM

I have both woods....cut it up last year.....I'll be using some this winter....

matt

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