s'more grips

[TA]

I have been working on some new things with grips. I pressed a set of Colt Medallions to see how well it would work out. It came out pretty good. I need to refine the procedure a bit, but it will work. I have been checkering quite a bit too. Most of these were test pieces while I was getting used to a new cutter. The bottom pic is a set of Mexican Cocobolo that came out great. It is really beautiful wood.

["DoubleAction"]

Very Beautiful work your doing TA.

[TMan]

I'm not wild about checkering, I know it is functional vs. looks, but I really like the ones you show in the top right corner. Wish I had a gun I could use those on. What kind of wood is that?

[TA]

Thanks DA, I appreciate the compliment.

TMan,

That is Amboyna Burl. It is beautiful, but expensive wood. I know what you mean about the checkering. I would be happy not doing it, but it seems everybody wants at least partial checkering.



I also did some Makarov grips with it.

[5ontarget]

ta said:

...Most of these were test pieces while I was getting used to a new cutter.

Man, my test pieces for woodworking are pine, poplar, or ash...

[TMan]

I was thinking plywood. ;D

[TA]

I end up with partially finished grips that may have something I don't like about them. They may not fit just the way I like them to or I slipped with cutter. I use those for trying something new.

[somery]

anyway i can order a pair? how do you get the medallions in? how did you mortise the hole for em? Amboyna Burl , wow thats nice can you use something like rosewood or cherry or oaks for grips or any reason why not? wow again thats very cool. you use sanding sealer and laquer?

[TA]

You can really use just about any hardwood for grips. You can see what I have available on my web-site. I am a little short on grip stock right now, but should have more available in a couple weeks.

www.topgunsupply.com

TA