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[oldbear]

Grashornes Gunworks stag grips on my M-19 and M-586. Between the price of the grips and an overpriced T-grip I've almost spent as much money on the grips as I did on the M-19, but it was money well spent.

 

[Olympus]

I've just recently finished my first set of handgun grips, I made them with a block of laminate. I'd love to start another project.

Where is the best place to buy burl wood in a quantity appropriate for a set of handgun grips? I haven't picked out a species yet but I know I'd like it to be burl. The only sources I can find seem to exclusively sell large (furniture) sized quantities.

Also, what is a good place to buy regular or exotic hardwoods in these kinds of quantities?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Your best bet is to start looking at knifemaker supply companies. Most knifemaker suppliers make their scales wide enough for pistol grips. You might try Arizona Ironwood for some ironwood burl. They are kind of high, but their wood is good.


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[doc540]

1968 Ruger wood

simple and functional - 43 yrs old

 

[dtvburns]

Rosewood Burl Crosscut



Factory S&W Walther Grips

 

[Olympus]

Two-tone desert ironwood




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[sendinthekahr]

Thanks for the reply Olympus.

My last project was a set of grips for a Sig P6. Because the grips wrap around the back of the gun, I had to start with blocks of wood which were fairly wide *and* about 0.8" thick. Most of the scales I see for sale seem to be considerably thinner than that. I do see "turning blanks" on the site you suggested, I might try those as they look thick enough. Any other suggestions for sources of thicker slabs (of any hardwood, not just burl)?

I'm also planning to do some Ruger MK3 grips, the thinner scales should be fine for that.

These are almost done, just need to be finished. I have a Birchwood Casey stock finishing kit I'm planning to use this weekend. I made these almost entirely with hand tools:

 

[Olympus]

That's great work right there. I've tried making grips that inlet like those, so I understand what went into those grips. There's a huge market for grips like that, for the the Sigs, Berettas, and Hi Powers.

If you want them thicker than what knife makers use, you'll probably have to buy what they call "turning blocks" which is just a block of nice wood that turners and carvers use for larger items. Then you'll have to turn the block on it's edge and resaw it into slabs that are the thickness that you prefer.

 

[Greg528iT]

Olympus. it appears you've gone to a counterbored hole (flat bottomed) from a countersunk hole (tapers). Is this true? You choice of woods has always been spectacular.

 

[Olympus]

Olympus. it appears you've gone to a counterbored hole (flat bottomed) from a countersunk hole (tapers). Is this true? You choice of woods has always been spectacular.

Yes, back to the standard counterbore on everything again. Thanks for the compliment on the woods. I try very hard to keep my suppliers happy so they tend to tip me off about the exceptional pieces that come through. I should have some unique stuff coming up soon.


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[Ultravox]

Just started making 1911 grips

These are my favorites so far of the sets I have made. I have some other ideas in the works though.


Teak with maple veneer stripes.

 

[Olympus]

Nice touch with the contrasting "pin stripes". I like your style!


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[Ultravox]

Thanks!

 

[Olympus]

Black Ash Burl



Desert Ironwood Burl




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[TexasDaniel]

They're a little hard to see because of the black table (new pictures are needed), but here's my blackhawk sporting hogue ebony grips.

 

[Rail Driver]

Here is my Mini Draco, wearing rosewood double diamond grips and custom handguard (pending refinish).

 

[Fishslayer]

Walnut on the wife's Mosquito. Nothing really fancy but a little different.

 

[Olympus]

Box Elder Burl



Desert Ironwood Burl

 

[KingContraryMan]

Brand new teak, just put 'em on last night.

 

[wh!plash]

Olympus, all I can say is wow. That's some unbelievably nice looking stuff. Checking out your website now...

 

[Olympus]

Olympus, all I can say is wow. That's some unbelievably nice looking stuff. Checking out your website now...

Thank you sir! I try my best.


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[Olympus]

Maple Burl



Black Ash Burl

 

[tuj]

Dick Horton's work.

 

[Olympus]

Satin finish desert ironwood




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[dubshooter]

My SP101 with desert ironwood inserts.

 

[Olympus]

Australian Wandoo Burl




Satin finish walnut burl