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Title: how to condition aluminum
Post by: panhandlehunter on June 09, 2011, 12:17:56 PM
How do you condition a plain alumimum call and what do you use?  I have an aluminum pot call but i really cant get it to make good sounds.
Title: Re: how to condition aluminum
Post by: bird on June 09, 2011, 01:01:30 PM
Quote from: panhandlehunter on June 09, 2011, 12:17:56 PM
How do you condition a plain alumimum call and what do you use?  I have an aluminum pot call but i really cant get it to make good sounds.

Alcohol Wipes.... You can get them at any place that sells diabetic supplies.  Walmart, your local pharmacy, etc....
Title: Re: how to condition aluminum
Post by: doepee on June 09, 2011, 02:03:40 PM
anodized alum. you use alcohol wipes, I believe that you use scotchbrite or a fine grit sandpaper on regular alum.. I dont have nothing but anodized myself...
Title: Re: how to condition aluminum
Post by: lightsoutcalls on June 09, 2011, 02:47:36 PM
Quote from: doepee on June 09, 2011, 02:03:40 PM
anodized alum. you use alcohol wipes, I believe that you use scotchbrite or a fine grit sandpaper on regular alum.. I dont have nothing but anodized myself...

I don't use the plain (silver) aluminum anymore.  I do have an older plain aluminum call that I made years ago.  When I pull it off the shelf to play, I end up using scotchbrite or 320 grit sandpaper.  I would have to agree with doepee on this one.
Title: Re: how to condition aluminum
Post by: WillowRidgeCalls on June 09, 2011, 03:46:24 PM
On plain alum. I use emery paper and or the brown scotchbrite pad. On anodized alum. use a alcohol pad. Most importantly keep your striker tip clean.
Title: Re: how to condition aluminum
Post by: savduck on June 09, 2011, 06:28:09 PM
I sand them both with a 220 grit sand paper. you got to sand circles and not lines.