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Id be all over that and ni have only had a SS for 2 weeks.

I orderd the same thing from http://carbidewoodturningtools.com/ cant wait to try them.

I just took a pen turning class at the woodcraft store in Harrisburg, PA. What a great bunch of people. Took me in like family and explained any little dumb thing I asked. I told them i was only in the area once a month for drill and they said if I see a class I would like to take to call and they w...

I have no idea how to checker them. I love the smoth grips checkering ruins the beauty of the grips if ya ask me. I have rubber checkerd grips i swap on if I need the extra grip.

This one is a Norinco(chinese copy of the 1911) i collect 1911s I have a colt, remington, springfield, rock island, armscore, norinco, an a custom built one from a local gun builder.


http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol

Can do this is what I was useing before the shopsmith.

Grips are done. SS did 90% of the work. Band saw, Sander, and Drill. Finished them with about 1 part Linseed oil 2 parts Mineral spirits. I like old traditional style of finishing. Got some tweaks and stuff to change to help make it easier safer and a better final product. This is my first "woo...

JPG40504 wrote:
What in tarnation is a 1911?

1911 pistol. The grips are done and the finish is drying I will post the pics soon.

scooter61 wrote:Very nice looking> What kind of wood are you using?

Black walnut since its my first attempt I just grabbed a piece small scrap.

Started my 1911 grips today I got them traced, roughed out, and ripped to just little over 1/4 inch today. After the boss goes to bed I am going to go drill the screw holes. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/mustangpalmer91/Man%20Cave/IMG_1059.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/mustangpal...