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Post by MLB on Jun 17, 2004 9:36:01 GMT -5
Since you have enough wood left over for 2 more, my Buckmark with ugly black plastic grips sure could use a facelift... ;D  I don't have a Buckmark to fit them to, but you're welcome to the material if you're interested in giving it a go. (I didn't imagine you'd be up for giving up your Buckmark for the couple of months it takes me to make the grips ;D ) It's a lot of fun to work on if you have the time. Let me know. Maybe we can set something up at the range. I've been itching to fondle that .17hmr of yours... Take Care, MLB |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jun 18, 2004 15:35:49 GMT -5
Very nice work ML; If you ever get the urge to do some for the Single Action revolvers, or 1911s, you will probably find them alot easier. I've fitted grips but never made any. I bought a set of wood grips for my Buckmark that set me back around $60.
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Post by BlackDog on Jun 22, 2004 21:33:16 GMT -5
MLB,
Someday I'll try a project like this, but I don't have any of the necessary tools (yet) to tackle it, but thanks for the offer.
You're right, we'll have to set something up at a range again one of these days. That .17 is definitely a fun shooter.
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Post by MLB on May 29, 2013 22:13:37 GMT -5
It's been a while since I started this thread, and the ppk/s grips are still in service and well worn in. They needed a bit of work a year or so ago to address a bit of looseness, but a bit of two part epoxy on the inside surface worked wonders.
Fast forward about 9 years, and I'm at it again. Turns out that DA was a bit prophetic, as this time it's the 1911 that's the subject of my rescaling efforts.
It started out with a co-worker of mine offering a chunk of beautiful wavy maple. He was playing around with unique finishes, and his combination of an acid wash with (believe it or not) superglue really brings out the 3D in this unusual grain structure.
So, I committed a 1911 sized chunk of it and roughed it out. I have pictures that I'll post soon, but it's coming along nicely. The odd thing is that I probably won't put them on the Ruger. I don't think they'd look good on the stainless. The wood really is beautiful though. Checkering it would ruin the grain. That should make it easier. We'll see...
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Post by MLB on May 30, 2013 21:05:44 GMT -5
The stock started out at 3/4", enough to cut a set as a matched pair:   The first one took a bit of time to shape. Normally I'd use a hand plane, but the wavy maple just doesn't plane well. It takes a bit of time with a hand block and 60 grit.  The first one inspired me to go out and pick up that tabletop belt sander I've been eyeing. The next grip panel was rough shaped inside of 10 minutes!  The finished sanding really brings out the grain. I have the mag catch cut, and the thumb safety tube relief cut to make, and then it's on to the final finish. |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on May 30, 2013 23:23:39 GMT -5
WOW ML; This is Craftsmanship !!!!
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Post by blueglass on May 31, 2013 22:43:28 GMT -5
Yes they do look nice indeed. Better work then my old paws could probably do anymore but good for you. Nicely done.
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Post by blueglass on Jun 3, 2013 21:22:17 GMT -5
That pistol also looks like a Beretta pistol I bought this past week. Its a older model semi 22lr with a 6" barrel but I cannot find anything about it on the net at all. It says its a 648 model which I believe is a early wildcat model. Fires very well for a older pistol.
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Post by MLB on Jun 3, 2013 22:01:39 GMT -5
I used to say that a .22 was a good cheap shooter. They are getting just as expensive to shoot though!
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Post by blueglass on Jun 4, 2013 21:56:39 GMT -5
Up here a brick of CCI SV costs me $32.99. My m41 and m46 both insist on nothing but this brand. They seem to have trouble recycling anything else. My rifles get fed a lot of Federal which is $22.99 for 525 in the box. The CCI is the 40 gr stuff which I do like a lot.
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