Who's making their own wood grips?

[doubleh]

this is an innovative idea to fill a need. Don’t have a wood shop or even a band saw at this point (space is limited and need is low for now). Would love to add some more wood working tools to the shed, this projects got me hooked. I’m making mine with a coping saw, mitre saw, table saw, belt sander, rasp, and sand paper. Used the Flat side of the belt sander after the rough cuts then the rounded edge as a make shift drum sander. I’m letting the final coat on the grips cure tonight. Will have final picture up soon. For now...a photo of the belt sander set up.

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My first few sets were made with a coping saw, four-in-hand rasp, file, and sandpaper. Now power tools do close to 95% of the work.

 

[StrawHat]

...Finished product. I’m in for about $20 and the tools I had on hand. In the end went with a wood conditioner and Tru-oil. Loved working on this.

Thanks guys, you’ve been a huge help along the way...]

They look great! Any imagined mistakes you made will be corrected in the next pair you make. You didn’t think you would stop at one set did you?


Kevin

 

[Big Bore TX]

I started making grips about 6 months ago. Only have about 10-12 sets under my belt so far. Really enjoy it. Here’s a couple recent builds.

 

[bsparker]

View attachment 923738 View attachment 923739 I started making grips about 6 months ago. Only have about 10-12 sets under my belt so far. Really enjoy it. Here’s a couple recent builds.

The coloring and grain on that first set is awesome. Good work!

 

[Zaydok Allen]

There's some great stuff in this thread. I hope some day I will have the time and patience, not to mention the equipment to do this.

 

[Lucas_Y]

I've made a few pairs over the years. Here's my most recent 2 pairs, both maple with sterling silver

 

[bsparker]

I've made a few pairs over the years. Here's my most recent 2 pairs, both maple with sterling silver
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what kind of maple? Or did you use a stain?

 

[Gumby0961]

They look great! Any imagined mistakes you made will be corrected in the next pair you make. You didn’t think you would stop at one set did you?

Made me chuckle,
I think I've made about 30 sets for my two pistols. I guess I need to get more pistols.


Kevin

 

[Lucas_Y]

what kind of maple? Or did you use a stain?

Maple was originally sourced through Tiger Hunt in Beaverdale PA. I've ended up with a few trimmings from flintlock stocks thanks to my mentor and gunsmith friend of his. I typically dye with a mix of a few different colors of transtint mixed with alchohol. Starting with a couple applications of diluted black.