My first try at making grips

[steve]

The power company cut down a black walnut tree 5 years ago. I took a couple of crotch sections and slabed them, and put the slabs in my attic........ The only thing worse than the fit, is my photography skills ;D

Never again will I question the price of custom grips.

[nolongcolt]

Its not easy is it? I have made grips for my Colts over the years and it can be challenging, patience is a must.

[dlhredfoxx]

That's beautiful wood and those grips look good to me. If you got any of that black walnut left I'd be interested in buying a couple slabs from you, if you're interested.

[bagdadjoe]

quite nice...pattern reminds me of batchelor button flowers on a stem...but then I see Mona Lisa's face in cornflakes.... all kidding aside they look great. Nice color on the frame too.

[steve]

Thanks, Doug Turnbull does do nice work.

[whitworth]

That's really nice, Steve! Man, that's nice wood!

[steve]

Thanks Whit, I must have ruined a dozen or so blanks just to get those. It's a good thing I know how to build houses, because if I were in the grip making biz I'd be dirt poor. A coping saw, back saw, wood file and lots and lots and lots of sandpaper.

My hats off to all grip/stock makers, you guys make it look easy

[jwp475]

Those grips are awesome The wood is simply beautiful

[cmnash]

The grips really compliment the gun. Good work.

[needsmostuff]

Ya know , the fit does not look that bad that a little color matched bedding compound might just fix them right up.
I'd shoot em with pride.
The second set is easier and about the hundreth you get good at it.

[caryc]

The grips look great but I'm wondering about something. Did you blindside drill that left panel? The reason I'm wondering is that most people that want a blindside want it on the right side.

That's the holster side view for most people.

[paulg]

Jun 16, 2012 10:56:41 GMT -5 caryc said:

The grips look great but I'm wondering about something. Did you blindside drill that left panel? The reason I'm wondering is that most people that want a blindside want it on the right side.

That's the holster side view for most people.

Unless you're left handed.

[steve]

Cary, yes I did. Probably 15-20 years ago I bought a busted up set of grips at a Cal Expo gunshow for a couple dollars. I scavenged screw and escutcheon to make those.

Clearly I am not the best grip maker.

Cary, I admire your craftsmenship very much.

Nobody believes me when I tell them.......................There actually was a time when California gunshows were good.

PS paulg, I'm right handed

[caryc]

Jun 16, 2012 13:39:00 GMT -5 paulg said:

Jun 16, 2012 10:56:41 GMT -5 caryc said:

The grips look great but I'm wondering about something. Did you blindside drill that left panel? The reason I'm wondering is that most people that want a blindside want it on the right side.

That's the holster side view for most people.

Unless you're left handed.

I know a little about being left handed, you see I am left handed. That's why above I said "most people".

[Frank V]

Jun 16, 2012 22:02:02 GMT -5 steve said:

Cary, yes I did. Probably 15-20 years ago I bought a busted up set of grips at a Cal Expo gunshow for a couple dollars. I scavenged screw and escutcheon to make those.

Clearly I am not the best grip maker.

Cary, I admire your craftsmenship very much.

Nobody believes me when I tell them.......................There actually was a time when California gunshows were good.

PS paulg, I'm right handed

I believe you, but it was almost 30 ago.
Frank