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Bopper preference

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Parnell:
I just made this…1/4” brass insert.  Working really great.

Parnell:
I’m realizing the base shouldn’t be floppy.  I’ll restitch that.

Also, I’m feeling like this will be good for certain jobs and using all techniques come into play…but this is new for me.

Muskyman:
Looking at your picture Parnell my ishi stick probably has to much of the copper end sticking out. Mine probably sticks out 1 1/2 inch. I’ll probably take it off to about 1/2 inch and see if that helps me any. I was using an aluminum rod I have and was whacking around on some junk I had laying around and finally got some decent flakes coming off. I think I’m slowly starting to figure out a few things but still have a long long way to go. Also like the way you’re holding the stick. I tried under my knee and I couldn’t do that so I’ve been using a belt/ Kelley strap   I think that’s what jack crafty called it. It works much better. I’m still trying to figure out how to hold the piece against the stick before I whack it.

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