Even though I know two-piece strikers will sound and work just as well as a one piece striker, I prefer a one piece striker. The one piece striker just appeals to me more....an especially a snakewood striker!!!
Snakewood does make a beautiful striker.
Oh!!! That's what I am talking about!!! Snake wood strikers!!! That is going to be beautiful!!!
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Have to agree, I prefer the one piece also. Those Snakes should run on most surfaces you try also. Good luck in turning.
I like a one piece myself, I do not know why but I am always afraid I will break a two piece striker. I have some mighty nice two piece strikers as well though.
The last 2 pots I've sent out, requested 1 pc flare tip strikers. I went back and made them, but the 2 pc diamond woods I matched to them ran just as good. Never locked myself down to a particular type. I run what ever I believe sounds best. I have a pile of them to. lol
I run both but do love my one piece strikers. Snake wood is next on my list.
Just bought a 4' log of it
Love me some snake sticks! :z-winnersmiley:
To me...a little extra attention on a one piece striker is well worth the effort. It increases my pride of ownership, and I enjoy using it more. The problem is it takes more thought and time....and time is money. But I'm particular and slow anyway....so it doesn't matter....LOL!!!
I prefer to run a one piece striker. Especially Walnut or snake wood. I like the sound that I am able to get from the one piece.
Have a good one, Bo
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I prefer one piece strikers hands down, but clays two pieces will be in my bag as well. They are hands down the best two piece strikers I've ever run.
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Beautiful striker Marvin!!!
Quote from: EZ on February 27, 2023, 06:47:02 PM
Beautiful striker Marvin!!!
Agree wholeheartedly!
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Thank you for the kind words of encouragement! I appreciate it. The last time I did any woodturning was back in 2005; and frankly, I was apprehensive if I had forgotten too much to start back again. I decided to turn a few strikers to see how that turned out, and go from there. Anyway, I've gotten on a roll, and it's slowly coming back. I'm not sure I would recommend snakewood for testing anyone's turning skills.....LOL!!!
Marvin, Looks like you have plenty of snake sticks to choose from!
Strikers are so personal. I used to think 2 pc. strikers were inferior because they mostly come standard with most calls sold.I know better now, lol.
Snakewood makes a beautiful striker. I just ordered one off eBay for cheap, we will see how the quality is.
I love the looks and feel of my one piece strikers but usually end up taking my cheaper 2 piece strikers to the woods. I have a habit of leaving them there.
My grandsons and I filled our 5 tags this season with no lost equipment so we are making progress although it took several weeks to find my Enticer Silver Thunder Extreme.