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February 4, 2009
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After posting to lbruces' “More on Grips” thread yesterday, I decided to motivate myself to deal with the revolver grip so I don't have yet another unfinished project lying around.
I decided to try another fresh piece of Rosewood and utilize lbruces table saw technique. Initially, it went much quicker- I was able to get a 90% inletted product in about an hour. Unfortunately, I seem to lack the patience to tolerate the time it takes to get that last 10% to where it fits the gun properly. I guess my biggest problem is figuring out what part of the firearm is interfering with the inletting so I can make the next adjustment. It sure would be easier if I could see what the heck I was doing. I suppose that this may be the reason Hogue makes 2 piece grips for our Dans. I now need to find a better way to determine where the problem is.
After battling this grip, I think I will probably not be doing another unless it is a 2 piece. I have a piece of Amboyna Burl lying around so I might just have to try another 1 piece one of these days, but it won't be anytime quick- at least until the wife doesn't feel like a widow anymore. I might give it another try once my adjustable angle vise shows up in a few weeks…..or I might not. I dont frequently have this kind of time to spare.
I think it came out acceptably well, but 7 hrs. is too long for me to do these except once in a blue moon.
I don't have a pic on the gun yet- It will take about a week for the finish to fully cure, and then I will have to scuff it a bit to take off some of the shine.
Anyway, here's what we came up with:
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February 4, 2009
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I thought it would be kind of neat to put some DW medallions in these grips.
Does anyone have any idea where I might be able to find some of the older medallions?
I found these, but they really don't do a whole lot for me-
December 17, 2008
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Dang CDF!! That is a MIGHTY handsome grip. 
For sure seven hours is too long, but don't be discouraged, the prototypes always take longer! Cycles of learning get quicker 'til you're productionworthy. I'm betting that your brain is already working on the challenge…
Mortise machine and a couple of jigs to make more rough cuts on the outside of the blank?
We need to come up with medallions - those sliver guys are pretty cool & i really like the old Wesson style “W” - but you can easily see why they designed the old style DWA medallions the way they did. The smaller D and A balance out that funky “W” nicely where the lone “D” just doesn't work. And wouldn't those silver medallions look nice on a rosewood stocked, nickel plated 15-2...mmmmm..mmmm!!
–>We need one of our artistically gifted members to come up with a “DWCA” in an oval shape that incorporates the Dan Wesson old style D and W with the CA on a neat logo style medallion.
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February 4, 2009
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Dusty Trail said:
Dang CDF!! That is a MIGHTY handsome grip.
I'm betting that your brain is already working on the challenge…
Thanks DT.
Yes, the wheels are always turning. If I could figure out how to make them stop turning at bedtime, I might get some sleep occasionally- LOL.
Now that I have the revolver grip out of my system, I can get back to your Maple grips. Since I made an error with the old set and you have to wait, I figured I would dig into CD's private stash....just for you pal.
More flame and much more interesting grain- what's not to like?
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February 28, 2009
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CDF
That's just a stunningly beautiful grip.
There's nothing more to say.
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March 2, 2008
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I'm with Mike, that grip is gorgeous. IMHO, medallions on that grip are a mistake, they are perfect
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January 24, 2009
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CDF, way to go! That looks fantastic!
I think medallions would look good on them, no idea where to get some though...other than from an old beater grip.
You could always put a couple nice looking shell heads in there, from whichever caliber the grip will end up on.
May 14, 2008
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that grip looks every bit worth 7 hours. Nice work !
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November 17, 2008
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Great job CDF, And don't sweat the 7 hours, It took me at least that long to do the first one, and by the third I am down to about 4 hours if you count the hour of hand sanding. I am definitely going to have to get me some rosewood eventually. I finished one this weekend myself but it will have to wait until I am at work tomorrow to post any pics. Dial up is just to slow. I also intend to check with the local trophy shop and see if they can produce some kind of medallion. But until then I will have to stick with my " brand" of a logo. See yall tomorrow.
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February 4, 2009
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Thanks again for the compliments guys. I am reasonably happy with the outcome.
I suppose this is like anything else....the more you do it, the quicker you get at it. I would have to compare this grip building process to a road trip- I'm OK for about 4 hours and then I just want it over with.
Well, lbruce, if you have gained that much speed in just 3 grips, I guess I will just have to keep on trying. Looking forward to seeing your pics tomorrow.
January 22, 2008
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Great looking grips!
I bought a piece of Zebrawood this weekend for my first attempt at making grips. My Router Recreator is suppose to be here tomorrow. Also going to go and pickup a small drill press as well.
I'm sure I will be looking to you guys for some guidance!
February 4, 2009
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Jody Baldwin said:
Great looking grips!
I bought a piece of Zebrawood this weekend for my first attempt at making grips. My Router Recreator is suppose to be here tomorrow. Also going to go and pickup a small drill press as well.
I'm sure I will be looking to you guys for some guidance!
Jody,
Maybe lbruce can shed some light on this as well, but I woulldn't buy anything smaller than a 12" drill press. I am almost wishing my press was a little larger.
We are here for any guidance you might need- just ask.
It's too bad we aren't all in the same vicinity. I figured lbruce could handle the inletting, Jody could take care of the 3D shaping, and I could take care of checkering and finishing- assembly line production.
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November 17, 2008
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cdf294 said
Jody,
Maybe lbruce can shed some light on this as well, but I woulldn't buy anything smaller than a 12″ drill press. I am almost wishing my press was a little larger.
We are here for any guidance you might need- just ask.
You bet I can shed some light. Power tools are just like storage sheds and gun safes. No matter how big a one you get you always wind up wishing it was bigger.
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