conditioning slate

[Drthorn]

I have searched a few threads on the forum regarding conditioning of slates...

I have previously heard to use 220 grit sand paper on both the slate and the strikers. After searching on the threads, a lot of people recommend the green scotch brite pads to condition over sand paper.

Will somebody please explain the pros and cons of both materials? WIll the sand paper ruin the call or is it just as safe and effective as scotch brite..

I just purchased some 220 grit sandpaper and am wondering if I should trash it and go scotch brite instead.

thanks in advance.

[ccleroy]

Green scotchbrite is all you need to condition slate, 220 IMO is taking way to much surface off the call each time you condition. As far as conditioning a striker I use 120 grit paper.

[tapiot]

Didn't even know I was supposed to do that...no wonder it didn't work so hot...

Tim T.

[paboxcall]

220 grit will wear your slate super fast, but keep a piece of the 220 grit handy to condition the tips of your strikers though - perfect for that.  Scotchbrite is all you need for slate, and even with that, go easy.

[Skeeterbait]

I agree, don't use sand paper on slate.  Lightly go over it with green scotch brite and blow off the dust.  Save the sand paper for the strikers.  Keep your slate clean, dry and oil free.  Never touch it with your fingers.  Realize that the slate readily absorbs moisture and on a humid day it can absorb enought moisture from the air to change its tone.  See of you can find a cover that will fit over it.  I use the Woodhaven surface saver to protect my Cody calls but depending on what make and model you have they may not fit.

[jakesdad]

Green scotchbrite is all you need to condition slate, 220 IMO is taking way to much surface off the call each time you condition. As far as conditioning a striker I use 120 grit paper.

This is all you need

[Drthorn]

Looks like I'll be picking up some scotch brite in the near future

[Gooserbat]

Green scotchbrite is all you need to condition slate, 220 IMO is taking way to much surface off the call each time you condition. As far as conditioning a striker I use 120 grit paper.

X3!

[Drthorn]

Got me some scotch brite

[VA_Birdhunter]

Green scotchbrite is all you need to condition slate, 220 IMO is taking way to much surface off the call each time you condition. As far as conditioning a striker I use 120 grit paper.

X3!

X4

[alloutdoors]

Scotchbrite for the slate, 120 or 220 for the striker. You can also use a lighter on a slate to take the moisture out of it. The scotchbrite works good on copper calls too.