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help!
bubby:
this shows my handpad made with some brass plate and mudflap, and just how I use it bottom pic first
caveman2533:
yep buy your pics your putting to much pressure down on the point and bending it. To me your holding the pad backwards, put it in the palm of your hand and hold the point with the finger tips. Flake then comes of between the pad and the point pressure it towards your palm and "in" on the point, and yes an Ishi stick would maybe help, especially early stage, when you need the power.
bubby:
Caveman I'm just showing the original poster my hand pad, and beings i am self taught thats how i hold it, my thumb puts even pressure on the point i don't snap too many points with the pad
jayman448:
so is the brass plate between the rubber?
bubby:
No its the base, one full length rubber and the top is two pc with the notch so the flake releases better, like caveman said i do hold it bass acwards but it works for me
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