conditioning crystal

[KYHeadhunter02]

What's the best material to use? I've read sandpaper and dry wall screen. Is a stone the best? I've been using sand paper.

[jed clampett]

I usually use both...try the screen first see how it sounds then try a stone see how it sounds...the stone is a little smoother finish....some of my pots sound better with one or the other

[870BkWht]

Crystal is pretty hard.  I use the stone to condition and after that I use drywall screen to maintain.  Also you should always check your striker and lightly sand it with 220 grit paper to cover all your bases.

[KYHeadhunter02]

Who sells conditioning stones? I've only seen them at one show I've been to.

[Popapi]

Who sells conditioning stones? I've only seen them at one show I've been to.

http://www.enticerturkeycalls.com/shop/accessories/pro-pack-conditioner-kit/
http://www.enticerturkeycalls.com/shop/accessories/call-conditioner/

[PALongspur]

I like emery paper for both glass and crystal.

[troutfisher13111]

What grit drywall screen do you guys use?

[Rick Howard]

Conditioning is part personal preference.  I have good results with everything from 120 to 220 grit.  The grit changes the sound and function but it all works. 

For a fresh surface (new glass or crystal) I break the surface with 120 drywall screen.  I use a stone to even them out.  Medium to light pressure with rapid strokes all in the same line.  (Keep the lines headed the same direction)

Primos makes a handy little tool with a stone and some kind of abrasive stuff on the other side.  The hollow handle holds some green scoth brite for me.  Green scoth brite is the only thing I use on striker tips.  And for slate calls.

Drywall screen or paper, either last long for me.  They clog up or loses their grit quickly. Even the stone seems to glog up and loses grit over time.

Here is something I am considering:
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-Flexi-Sharp-1-x-2-P437.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxI24BRDqqN3f-97N6egBEiQAGv37hIp0Vt_CDuoz0-FrnioFR-LO9ceRDzkGsRGH1XQ96NcaAlKM8P8HAQ

I have not tried it yet but it shows promise.  The diamond should not lose its grit nearly as fast and some water will easily wash away any clogging.  The extra course (220 grit) version is what I am interested in.  I ordered one to try it out.

[wvmntnhick]

Conditioning is part personal preference.  I have good results with everything from 120 to 220 grit.  The grit changes the sound and function but it all works. 

For a fresh surface (new glass or crystal) I break the surface with 120 drywall screen.  I use a stone to even them out.  Medium to light pressure with rapid strokes all in the same line.  (Keep the lines headed the same direction)

Primos makes a handy little tool with a stone and some kind of abrasive stuff on the other side.  The hollow handle holds some green scoth brite for me.  Green scoth brite is the only thing I use on striker tips.  And for slate calls.

Drywall screen or paper, either last long for me.  They clog up or loses their grit quickly. Even the stone seems to glog up and loses grit over time.

Here is something I am considering:
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-Flexi-Sharp-1-x-2-P437.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxI24BRDqqN3f-97N6egBEiQAGv37hIp0Vt_CDuoz0-FrnioFR-LO9ceRDzkGsRGH1XQ96NcaAlKM8P8HAQ

I have not tried it yet but it shows promise.  The diamond should not lose its grit nearly as fast and some water will easily wash away any clogging.  The extra course (220 grit) version is what I am interested in.  I ordered one to try it out.

The stick you refer to is the Primos slick stick. It's the best thing to happen to pot calls as an all in one package far as I'm concerned. Keep telling myself to get another because I feel they'll probably stop making them eventually. It'll also hold a pice of chalk in the handle behind the scothcbrite for your box calls.

[Rick Howard]

That is the one I am talking about.  I am going to pick up a couple more for just in case also.

[jed clampett]

Slick stick has been around for a long time..i do have a couple

[wvmntnhick]

Slick stick has been around for a long time..i do have a couple

Yes. Yes it has. However, like most good things, it will eventually come to an end. And when it does, I want to be the one that cashes in on the final monopoly. Lol

All joking aside, look at what happened to the value of those horrible looking Ruger M77 MKII with that silly looking boat paddle stock. People hated them so they went away. Now, if you find any of them for under $700, that's a steal. It also means it's been ran over by a truck, a school bus and two Bradley fighting machines. Btw, I'm looking for one chambered in 30-06 if anyone has one. 

[wmn2]

I have basically the same thing as the primos, but it's made by knight and hale. It comes with sandpaper, a piece of scotchbrite, a stone, and a place to hold chalk. The only thing I don't like about it is you can't change out the sandpaper or the scotch brite. I'll be getting a few of the primos versions soon.