dbHunterNY Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I recently bought a combo glass/slate friction call with strikers. My question is are you supposed to do anything to the glass surface, like sanding? I know you gently rough up the surface of slate with a sanding pad, but what about the glass surface? - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Is it a custom call or production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I suppose it's production. I've been searching the web and I've just found something on youtube it's basically for that call. It says to use the sand paper that comes with it. I don't know if it's still personal preference to sand in circles or in one direction though. I don't know if there's anything else I should be doing either. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I would scratch it with a scratch pad. I definitely would not use sand paper. When I scratch up my calls, I scratch them perpendicular to the way I will be pulling the striker across. JMO though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I did end up using the sand paper that came with it opposed to the scratch pad. On youtube there was a video with the owner of Hollow Mountain Game Calls and he said to use it. I did it lightly but got the whole surface well enough. I did go with what you said and went in one direction only. It seemed to make sense to me. I tried it out and it sounds good I think. We'll see if the long beards like it this May. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I would scratch it with a scratch pad. I definitely would not use sand paper. When I scratch up my calls, I scratch them perpendicular to the way I will be pulling the striker across. JMO though.... What he said! I do the same with my glass call. I use the Primos Slik Stick, works great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Never heard of the slick stick, but I'm a fan of Primos they make good stuff. I'll have to check it out. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I don't use Glass calls. Never cared for them. They make good beer coasters at camp LOL. However: For Slate calls. You can use a Candle, Lighter or any other heat source. 1. Light the Heat Source. 2. Hold the Call upside down. 3. Move it toward the heat source. 4. You will immediately see a moisture ring form on the Slate. 5. This whole process only takes a few seconds. You do not want to get the call too hot! 6. The moisture ring will rapidly approach the edge of the call. 7. Once it does, remove the call from the heat source and allow it to cool down. 8. Use a maroon scotchbrite pad to scrub the soot off the Slate. 9. Rub the slate with the scotchbrite only in one direction and blow off the dust 10. Your call is now ready to call better than it ever has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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