What's new at Sarge's Grips - Page 15

Sarge43 · March 31st, 2009, 01:33 PM

Here's a set I made over the weekend for my own personal Fusion bobtail. They are Amboyna Burl, and I like the way they go with both the brightly colored Fusion medallion and the flat black of the IonDLC finish. Still no chop even though the Fusion "bob" is sharper than the DW CBOB. All rounded and very comfortable to hold, shoot and carry.
Sarge

Sarge43 · April 1st, 2009, 03:13 PM

Another set of Fusions, but this time in mineral stained Maple. Interesting and beautiful stuff!
Sarge

Sarge43 · April 2nd, 2009, 10:12 AM

A nice example of ray cut Box Elder Burl. This wood can have so many different looks depending on how you cut it.
Beautiful stuff!
Sarge

QKShooter · April 2nd, 2009, 01:14 PM

"Another set of Fusions, but this time in mineral stained Maple.
Interesting and beautiful stuff!"

Sure is.

Sarge43 · April 3rd, 2009, 12:23 PM

Todays beautiful wood moment features Spalted Maple. The dark lines and areas that you see in this wood are caused by a fungus that grows in the dead wood and which is ultimately the reason that dead trees eventually disappear. If you harvest the fallen wood too early, the spalt hasn't grown yet. Too late, and the wood is so soft it literally crumbles in your hand. harvesting at the right time gives you beauty like this. I always have wood like this professionally stabilized to ensure that it's more than tough enough for use in grip panels.
Enjoy!
Sarge

crzy4guns · April 3rd, 2009, 11:14 PM

Sarge, I have posted on here before what beautiful grips you have and I am amazed at next set that you bring out. Just like traveling in the mountains when you round that next bend and see a scene that is more gorgeous than the one before it - scenic overkill. That is what this is - SCENIC OVERKILL! You truly are an artist.

rhinokrk · April 4th, 2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarge43

Today's beauty is brought to you by Camel Bone over Bloodwood. I really like this combination. The Bloodwood underneath really adds a great but subtle frame to the creamy bone color. Hope this starts your day off right!
Enjoy,
Sarge

Can you make those slim for a compact (bone only)?

All I can say is WOW! 90% of those shown are amazing!

thebigdl86 · April 4th, 2009, 12:53 AM

I used to do a lil woodwork with diamond willow. I always wondered how grips made of this would look.

Sarge43 · April 6th, 2009, 10:31 AM

I'm glad you guys are enjoying the pics!
The camel bone would be a good candidate for slims IF blanks that are wide enough can be found. Most blanks that I can find are just under 1 1/2" in width, which makes them a hair too thin to use for grips that fit the frame. I've got a supplier digging through his stuff looking for wider pieces. I told him to just start growing bigger camels.

Todays wood is Koa from Hawaii. It has been used for centuries for everything from jewelry to instruments, to weaponry. It has a great rich brown color and can have some wild streaking running through it. The piece that these grips came from ovbiously had some outstanding tiger stripe figure in it. It really shows up as you rotate the grips under ligh. Great wood!
Enjoy,
Sarge

Bumper · April 6th, 2009, 04:49 PM

Great stuff, as always, Sarge!

March 31st, 2009, 01:33 PM	#141
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 398	Here's a set I made over the weekend for my own personal Fusion bobtail. They are Amboyna Burl, and I like the way they go with both the brightly colored Fusion medallion and the flat black of the IonDLC finish. Still no chop even though the Fusion "bob" is sharper than the DW CBOB. All rounded and very comfortable to hold, shoot and carry. Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

April 1st, 2009, 03:13 PM	#142
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 398	Another set of Fusions, but this time in mineral stained Maple. Interesting and beautiful stuff! Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

April 2nd, 2009, 10:12 AM	#143
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 398	A nice example of ray cut Box Elder Burl. This wood can have so many different looks depending on how you cut it. Beautiful stuff! Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

April 3rd, 2009, 12:23 PM	#145
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 398	Todays beautiful wood moment features Spalted Maple. The dark lines and areas that you see in this wood are caused by a fungus that grows in the dead wood and which is ultimately the reason that dead trees eventually disappear. If you harvest the fallen wood too early, the spalt hasn't grown yet. Too late, and the wood is so soft it literally crumbles in your hand. harvesting at the right time gives you beauty like this. I always have wood like this professionally stabilized to ensure that it's more than tough enough for use in grip panels. Enjoy! Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

April 3rd, 2009, 11:14 PM	#146
crzy4guns VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,272	Sarge, I have posted on here before what beautiful grips you have and I am amazed at next set that you bring out. Just like traveling in the mountains when you round that next bend and see a scene that is more gorgeous than the one before it - scenic overkill. That is what this is - SCENIC OVERKILL! You truly are an artist. __________________ Kick the bums out of congress. Vote in 2010!

April 2nd, 2009, 01:14 PM	#144
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,495	"Another set of Fusions, but this time in mineral stained Maple. *Interesting and beautiful stuff*!" Sure is.

April 4th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#148
thebigdl86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OK Posts: 620	I used to do a lil woodwork with diamond willow. I always wondered how grips made of this would look. __________________ "Anyone worth shooting, is probably worth shooting several times."

April 6th, 2009, 10:31 AM	#149
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 398	I'm glad you guys are enjoying the pics! The camel bone would be a good candidate for slims IF blanks that are wide enough can be found. Most blanks that I can find are just under 1 1/2" in width, which makes them a hair too thin to use for grips that fit the frame. I've got a supplier digging through his stuff looking for wider pieces. I told him to just start growing bigger camels. Todays wood is Koa from Hawaii. It has been used for centuries for everything from jewelry to instruments, to weaponry. It has a great rich brown color and can have some wild streaking running through it. The piece that these grips came from ovbiously had some outstanding tiger stripe figure in it. It really shows up as you rotate the grips under ligh. Great wood! Enjoy, Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

April 6th, 2009, 04:49 PM	#150
Bumper Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 17,350	Great stuff, as always, Sarge! __________________ Bumper Administrator DefensiveCarry.com Forum Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.

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