Thinking about trying something I've never done before. I have a JLH heavy hickory striker I want to modify a bit. The craftsmanship is awesome on this one and hickory is very versatile. Only problem is the flare tip is a bit too rounded for my liking, and I would like the surface of the striker top to be a little flatter. Would it ruin the striker if I sanded down the tip to be flatter? If so, what grit sandpaper should I use?
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I use 150 on mine. I'm after I turn them and just for maintenance as well
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Quote from: StruttinGobbler3 on April 13, 2020, 09:42:32 AM
Thinking about trying something I've never done before. I have a JLH heavy hickory striker I want to modify a bit. The craftsmanship is awesome on this one and hickory is very versatile. Only problem is the flare tip is a bit too rounded for my liking, and I would like the surface of the striker top to be a little flatter. Would it ruin the striker if I sanded down the tip to be flatter? If so, what grit sandpaper should I use?
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If it were me, I`d ask Jeff.
I prefer a straight tip instead of the flared tip. I've sanded several down never hurt a thing it sounded the same just had the tip I prefer. You'd be removing mostly from the sides on a flared tip which don't contact the surface anyway just don't go crazy on the actual tip. Unless you sand it to a point like a pencil you'll be fine. I think I used 100 grit or so.