Hackberry

[AT]

Has anyone tried drying Hackberry for pot calls?

[CMBOSTC]

I have a bunch of it in the shop. From what I remember,  it hasn't checked as bad as other woods.

[AT]

The reason I was asking, I know where some good sized ones are fixing to get pushed over and put in a fire. Thought about getting couple logs cut leave them laying for a few months then having them sawed.

[CMBOSTC]

Go for it, make sure to seal the ends though.

[AT]

Not that I'll be making any calls with it but might have someone make me a call out of it some day.

[JonD.]

Don't leave them outside for very long. Hackberry rots fast if exposed to moisture.

[gergg]

I always liked the Hackberry pots from Lonnie Mabry better than any others he made.

[Happy hooker]

Soundsl like you should contact Lonnie Mabry and see if he will pay for shipping,,then get a few calls out of the deal.

[CMBOSTC]

Depending on how far you cut it down, air flow and humidity it could take a while to air dry. I cut mine down to pot call blank size, seal the ends and keep air blowing on it for a couple of weeks or more. You really need a moisture reader if you don't already have one.

[KYHeadhunter02]

I have a mabry slate that is one of the best out of the few pots I've ran of his if that says anything.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[CMBOSTC]

I might cut some up tonight for making some pots. What is the recommended surface/sound board combos?

[AT]

I'd be interested in a slate/wood

[CMBOSTC]

I have maple sound boards.

[KYHeadhunter02]

Hey Chris, the mabry I have is grey slate. You might try some green in it too.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[CMBOSTC]

Hey Chris, the mabry I have is grey slate. You might try some green in it too.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

I'll bet that will sound really good.