Olon
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Hello,
I just ordered some 3/4"x6" Maple boards which I intend to use to make grips for my 7.5" blued Ruger Super Blackhawk. I think the lighter colored wood would look pretty cool in contrast with the blued finish.
I'm making this thread to invite any tips/advice anyone has gathered. This would be my first venture in making grips, though I do have some hobbyist woodworking experience. I know how to orient the grain and I plan on using a jigsaw to get the rough cut (don't have a bandsaw). Then I'll use hand files and a die grinder with a flap wheel to finish it up. I welcome suggestions for finishing the wood once I get it done. Thinking of going with the old standy shellac w/ everclear but I don't know what's best for wood that’s going on a gun.
So fire away: thanks in advance!
I just ordered some 3/4"x6" Maple boards which I intend to use to make grips for my 7.5" blued Ruger Super Blackhawk. I think the lighter colored wood would look pretty cool in contrast with the blued finish.
I'm making this thread to invite any tips/advice anyone has gathered. This would be my first venture in making grips, though I do have some hobbyist woodworking experience. I know how to orient the grain and I plan on using a jigsaw to get the rough cut (don't have a bandsaw). Then I'll use hand files and a die grinder with a flap wheel to finish it up. I welcome suggestions for finishing the wood once I get it done. Thinking of going with the old standy shellac w/ everclear but I don't know what's best for wood that’s going on a gun.
So fire away: thanks in advance!
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