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Thread: A new set of revolver grips
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20-04-2020, 22:21 #1
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A new set of revolver grips
As mentioned elsewhere, I hate the pachmyers on my redhawk. I finally got off my arse and found a place to get a set of Hogues, but I would have to wait until the end of lockdown, and, not being the type who likes waiting, I decided to give the DIY option a go.
I have a stack of rosewood in my garage, so this was the obvious choice. I thought for the first go I would choose an offcut that was more sapwood than heartwood - something that I am really pleased with now.
The before:
I traced the outline and inner cutouts as best I could, and photocopied them to give a template , which I stuck to the wood, then rough cut them on the bandsaw and relieved the cutouts on my mini mill.
I machined a spacer to mark where the locating holes for the holder thingy went, drilled these, and fitted the rough grips.
Then it was back to the mill to get the thickness right, and then onto a jig for to be shaped by hand
Fitting consisted of slotting them on the gun, and removing wood where it didn't feel right...
A finish using Birchwood Casey Tru-oil
Machined a new screw out of brass, and the beastie now has a special place in my heart...
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20-04-2020, 23:30 #2
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Very nice.
Saved yourself a good amount of money compared to buying one
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21-04-2020, 05:23 #3
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Excellent work.
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21-04-2020, 07:17 #4
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Wow. Great work!
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21-04-2020, 10:53 #5
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Awesome - well done!
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21-04-2020, 11:40 #6
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Well done, Grim. Those look great and good to hear that you are having fun making them!
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21-04-2020, 12:08 #7
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Beautiful!
How does she shoot?
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21-04-2020, 16:12 #8
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21-04-2020, 16:16 #9
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Looks good!
Now to get to the range...
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21-04-2020, 18:50 #10
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Re: A new set of revolver grips
Wow. That is awesome... some serious skill there.
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