[chsparkman]

I'm a a single action fan. Below is my eleventh one. The fit on the grips was the worst I've ever seen, so when I got it I knew I'd have to make new ones. These are made of bocote.

 

[AndyRexia]

Very nice. I like them. You made them yourself?

 

[chsparkman]

Very nice. I like them. You made them yourself?

Thanks. Yes I made them. I did a lot of research online and a few guys on the forums offered literature and suggestions. It is a tough job. It takes me half a day, not counting finishing.

 

[phideaux]

Very good job, look great.
Lots of sanding, huh.


I have never worked that wood, Bocote,
where is it native to?



Jim

 

[Nogoat]

Look good....

 

[Blkhawk73]

Wish I had the patience for that. LoL Tried a few years ago but just couldn't retain the patience for it. Gotta add medallions.

 

[buster40c]

Love the wood grain and the fit looks very good. I need try making some grips. Give me something to do. They might end up to be small strange shaped ashtrays though.
I am looking for grips for my Taurus 92 and the S&W 627. I like the gray with black designs and think it would look good on the blasted stainless S&W.

 

[chsparkman]

Very good job, look great.
Lots of sanding, huh.


I have never worked that wood, Bocote,
where is it native to?



Jim

On the Cook Woods website, they say it comes from southern Mexico. I bought it at my local Woodcraft.

When I applied TruOil, it would not dry. After a day I soaked it in acetone for an hour and reapplied, then it would dry. Full of natural oils I guess.

 

[chsparkman]

Wish I had the patience for that. LoL Tried a few years ago but just couldn't retain the patience for it. Gotta add medallions.

Thanks. Yes, I have medallions but haven't attempted that yet. On a future project perhaps.

 

[VThillman]

On the Cook Woods website, they say it comes from southern Mexico. I bought it at my local Woodcraft.

When I applied TruOil, it would not dry. After a day I soaked it in acetone for an hour and reapplied, then it would dry. Full of natural oils I guess.

Here's an (most likely dumb) idea. If you use that wood again, heat the grips a little to bring some oil to the surface, than 'rub vigorously' to make it stay there. Not at all sure that makes any sense.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Excellent job...

Here are the only wood grips I ever made...Zebra Wood installed on a S&W Model 659...

My wood working friend had all the tools in his workshop...I bought the blanks at a flea market...and he guided me through the process..

...a lot of work, and a lot of pride in the finished product:

 

[chsparkman]

Very nice. I considered zebra wood. I'll have to get some for a future project.

 

[KEYBEAR]

Nice looking Grips .

I need a set for a Single Action But no one makes any
And no custom grip maker will ??

 

[SHOOTER13]

Check this lady out...Esmeralda

http://esmeralda.cc/collections/all

http://esmeralda.cc/

 

[AndyRexia]

Nice looking Grips .

I need a set for a Single Action But no one makes any
And no custom grip maker will ??

Have you looked at www.chigsgrips.com ?

 

[KEYBEAR]

I thanks for the Sites but they are not interested .

The problem is I have a Magnum Research BFR Revolver .
No one will make grips for this Revolver (I have ask)

Magnum Research dose not have anything to sell or interested in helping the customer find anything .

The BFR comes with big rubber grips that fit NO ONE .