What's new at Sarge's Grips - Page 9

QKShooter · February 20th, 2009, 03:31 PM

Camphor Burl - Right purdy wood also.

Have you ever done any grips in Snakewood? (Piratinera guianensis) <~~~ It's probably my all-time favorite wood.

My second favorite is Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale)

I make my specialty leather burnishing tools from Lignum Vitae.
It's incredibly dense and waxy. It does not float in water.
It works fairly easily though.

Sarge43 · February 20th, 2009, 10:51 PM

I guess I've neglected to post my own personal carry grips that I made for my CDPII Pro. How are these for snakewood?

Snakewood over Wenge. I like 'em!
Sarge

Bumper · February 21st, 2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarge43

Snakewood over Wenge. I like 'em!
Sarge

I do, too, Sarge....

Sarge43 · February 24th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Today's pic is a set of mammoth tooth in Gabon Ebony made for an officers frame. Unfortunately, my UCII has a black frame so the ebony tends to blend in in the pic, but you get the idea.

QKShooter · February 24th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Your Snakewood grips are magnifico.
You obviously like that wood also.

Sarge43 · February 24th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKShooter

Your Snakewood grips are magnifico.
You obviously like that wood also.

Thanks, and yes I do. It is beautiful and unique stuff!

Sarge43 · February 25th, 2009, 09:48 AM

Today's pics are of some pretty cool Cocobolo. Bright colors and some wild veining really catch your eye with these grips. As you can see in the pics, the angle of the light makes them change. Pretty cool. Believe it or not, these two panels ARE bookmatched. They came from a pretty wild piece with lot's of movement.
Enjoy!
Sarge

Sarge43 · February 26th, 2009, 10:06 AM

A set of officers grips in Bloodwood and Mammoth tooth. The tooth slabs are black white and if you look closely - blue. Pretty cool stuff.
Sarge

Sarge43 · February 27th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Todays pic has a long story behind it, but I'll wrap it quickly in the following -
I snagged a few blocks that were destined for high end rifle and shotgun stocks. I get creative with the cutting and came up with some gorgeous blanks. This is the first set from those blanks. Check out the high level of figure going up through the panels themselves. Reminds me of a tree or even a water twister going up. Drop dead gorgeous. I'm so glad I found this stuff and got to work with it!
Enjoy!
Sarge

QKShooter · February 27th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Forum members may be interested in seeing what a mammoth tooth looks like in its natural state.

Then they can better appreciate just how much work is involved in getting it to a point where it will be such a fine and beautiful grip inlay.

They can also see where striped grain patterning comes from.

Sarge...I don't want to muck up your "running grip pic thread" so shoot me a quick PM if you decide that you want this post and pic deleted. No problem.

February 20th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#82
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	I guess I've neglected to post my own personal carry grips that I made for my CDPII Pro. How are these for snakewood? Snakewood over Wenge. I like 'em! Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

February 24th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#84
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	Today's pic is a set of mammoth tooth in Gabon Ebony made for an officers frame. Unfortunately, my UCII has a black frame so the ebony tends to blend in in the pic, but you get the idea. __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

February 24th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#85
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,490	Your Snakewood grips are magnifico. You obviously like that wood also. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

February 25th, 2009, 09:48 AM	#87
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	Today's pics are of some pretty cool Cocobolo. Bright colors and some wild veining really catch your eye with these grips. As you can see in the pics, the angle of the light makes them change. Pretty cool. Believe it or not, these two panels ARE bookmatched. They came from a pretty wild piece with lot's of movement. Enjoy! Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

February 26th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#88
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	A set of officers grips in Bloodwood and Mammoth tooth. The tooth slabs are black white and if you look closely - blue. Pretty cool stuff. Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

February 20th, 2009, 03:31 PM	#81
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,490	Camphor Burl - Right purdy wood also. Have you ever done any grips in Snakewood? (Piratinera guianensis) <~~~ It's probably my all-time favorite wood. My second favorite is Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale) I make my specialty leather burnishing tools from Lignum Vitae. It's incredibly dense and waxy. It does not float in water. It works fairly easily though.

February 27th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#89
Sarge43 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397	Todays pic has a long story behind it, but I'll wrap it quickly in the following - I snagged a few blocks that were destined for high end rifle and shotgun stocks. I get creative with the cutting and came up with some gorgeous blanks. This is the first set from those blanks. Check out the high level of figure going up through the panels themselves. Reminds me of a tree or even a water twister going up. Drop dead gorgeous. I'm so glad I found this stuff and got to work with it! Enjoy! Sarge __________________ Sarge's Grips - grips that fit www.thefinergrain.com

February 27th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#90
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,490	Forum members may be interested in seeing what a mammoth tooth looks like in its natural state. Then they can better appreciate just how much work is involved in getting it to a point where it will be such a fine and beautiful grip inlay. They can also see where striped grain patterning comes from. Sarge...I don't want to muck up your "running grip pic thread" so shoot me a quick PM if you decide that you want this post and pic deleted. No problem.

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