Rosewood , slate over crystal
African Blackwood striker
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Beautiful call!!
Thanks mgm, this is 1 of 6 , the last of my rosewood. The board has been in my shop for 25 years. Most of it was usedfor a table restoration. I decided the remainder would be best suited as calls.
Turned 4 monkeywood strikers $25.
Ea. Hard ti ht end grain
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Turned 6 Purple heart strikers, if your a PH guy you'll love the tones these produce. $25. Ea.
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The best all around striker on Glass , slate and medals , the Black African wood can't be beat. Super hard end grain. $35. Ea, I have 6 turned.
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Nice job on the strikers.
If your going to work African Blackwood the only way to bring out the tones of the wood is to take the sanding to 600-10000 grit. My favorite for any surfaces, this is the African with a high finish;
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