Using Violin Rosin for box call

[Greg Massey]

I had a box call maker today tell me instead of using chalk on your box call it was a lot better to use Violin Rosin..he said this stuff will not hold any moisture..have any of you heard of using this stuff Violin Rosin on your box call lid..What kind do you use ?

[Greg Massey]

I found some posting from this site dating back to 2013 that said DO NOT use Violin Rosin on your box call lid. They said Violin Rosin is made from pine tar and it's sticky to adhere to the bow of a violin also it was said that this stuff will clog the properties of the wood over time...I'm just going to keep using my Rain chalk for what little chalk i use on a box call lid...

[Gamblinman]

Do not use chalk with rosin. Get some Rainchalk.

[wvmntnhick]

Not to hijack the thread but what's so special about the rain chalk? I keep hearing it come up but I've only ever used whatever chalk was supplied with the box or any of the brown or red chalk I could find at a sporting goods store when I needed it. What's so special about this stuff?

[sixbird]

Rain chalk is "stickier". Not sure why but you can actually feel the paddle biting and it makes all the calls I've used it on sound better. It's not stickier like waxy or gummy. More like grittier...AND, the guy who makes it seems like a really nice guy.
I was surprised at what a difference it made with my boxes...

[Izzyjoe]

I use pine rosin that forms on the sides of trees that have been scared, My uncle showed me how to melt it down and use it. To me it sounds better that chalk.

[Greg Massey]

Lzzyjoe ...i was reading about people using pine rosin..they said you have watch how much heat you put to make the stuff etc..

[Spitten and drummen]

I will second rain Chalk.  It is Excellent on friction calls and last longer. It's not very expensive and a cube will last a long time. I have some expensive box calls and refuse to try any rosin on them and take a chance on screwing them up. For what you pay for a good box call , why try to skimp on chalk that is not a expensive product in the first place.

[Greg Massey]

I agree Spitten and drummen, i will just use my rain chalk..i got some expensive box calls also..

[drenalinld]

I used bow rosin on box calls years ago. Put chalk on the rosin. Worked well enough. Not sure it was harmful. Rain chalk has something sticky in it that may clog pores just the same? It works well for me on scratch box strikers.

[Dr Juice]

Where does one find rain chalk?

[SS Calls]

Where does one find rain chalk?

Here's one place I googled.

http://www.rainchalk.com/products.html

[Matt k]

Some of my best calls require little to no chalk.

[Izzyjoe]

I use an old tuna can to melt it over a large candle, and remove the trash from the top. When it hardens I take a small piece and lightly sand it down on the paddle of the call.