hammerforged Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have been tasked with making a set of custom grips for a .45. I have never done anything like this before and I do not have the weapon here to use for fit - only a set of spare grips from the weapon to use as reference. I have finished the right side and have pictured it here. The left side is close. I would really appreciate some constructive criticism here, these are being made from some of that 100+ year old Tiger Maple I salvaged when they tore down the Pacolet Textile Mill here in Pacolet, SC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Looks great Ross. Think doing any checkering or design in the wood would take away, like it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted March 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Thanks William - I thought about checkering but the customer does not want any. The wood has been stabilized so they should hold up pretty well despite Maple being a fairly soft wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 I really like the looks of the wood. Incredible! Definitely think no checkering or design is the way to go. It's got to be tough not having the weapon to check for fit and overall look, but I believe you've got it. Would like to see a picture of weapon with finished grips if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 1 hour ago, elkoholic said: Would like to see a picture of weapon with finished grips if possible. Had the same thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 I will be sure and post a picture when it is all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Both sides done - off to the client tomorrow. will post pics of weapon with them in place as soon as I have some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I'd be happy with a clear varnish on 'em..they look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mathews XT Man said: I'd be happy with a clear varnish on 'em..they look awesome! They are stabilized so no varnish necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Ross... I'm afraid all I got is IT LOOKS AWESOME! Almost as cool as that knife you made me for Christmas but then again... I'm biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz123 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/20/2019 at 5:11 AM, hammerforged said: Both sides done - off to the client tomorrow. will post pics of weapon with them in place as soon as I have some. I love the way the wood looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Less is more. Stop with Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Very nice Ross...As always..Art work from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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