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Turkey Calls => Pot Calls Forum => Topic started by: mtns2hunt on July 12, 2017, 12:19:14 PM

Title: Striker question
Post by: mtns2hunt on July 12, 2017, 12:19:14 PM
Can someone tell me what the characteristics of Granadillo in a striker are? Seems to be a good all around wood that is easy to work and similar to cocobolo but  without the oil of Rosewood from what I have read. I will include the site I was reading about on this wood below. Appreciate any feedback.

http://savagewoods.com/granadillo-wood/
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: Longbeardfever4ever on July 12, 2017, 09:02:24 PM
Makes a great striker! Hard and heavy.
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Post by: Wvgobbler on July 12, 2017, 09:41:09 PM
It does make a good striker. I like it on glass and crystal calls.
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Post by: Coop1082 on July 12, 2017, 10:43:13 PM
Echo WV. Really good striker on glass
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: pauld on July 13, 2017, 07:31:25 AM
Very good striker. Plays well on every surface and exceptional on glass and ceramic. Turns very nicely as well, it is a harder, denser wood, takes finish well and isn't so hard that you loose the ability to create a good note on the call. I have turned a couple and have a Fowler with an Osage top that is outstanding as well.
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: Spitten and drummen on July 13, 2017, 09:48:11 AM
I run one alot on glass and crystal.
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: mtns2hunt on July 13, 2017, 01:43:18 PM
Thanks for the many responses. I am going to pick one up shortly. I am really interested in having a good selection of strikers, pots, box calls and mouth calls. The stuff not up to par will be going on ebay.

I am partial to glass and crystal although I do run a slate for softer sounds so the Granadillo should fit right in. Looking to try out in Florida and Va this coming spring.
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: vt35mag on July 13, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: mtns2hunt on July 13, 2017, 04:53:25 PM
Quote from: vt35mag on July 13, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.

Thanks, I'll take a look.
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: Spitten and drummen on July 13, 2017, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: vt35mag on July 13, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.




X2. His is the best I have found.
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: zsully on July 13, 2017, 09:59:41 PM
Quote from: Spitten and drummen on July 13, 2017, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: vt35mag on July 13, 2017, 01:47:55 PM
I would recommend you get the Granadillo from Brad Roberts.  I've tried others, but his just seems to have it.




X2. His is the best I have found.


I just got mine from Brad about 2 weeks ago.  It's better than advertised
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: mtns2hunt on July 13, 2017, 11:53:50 PM
Those are some pretty high recommendations. Just looked on his website and did not see any Granadillo listed. I will e-mail him. Again thanks!
Title: Re: Striker question
Post by: Spitten and drummen on July 14, 2017, 10:02:38 AM
yeah just email him. he will be glad to turn you one.
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