Opinion on these 1911 grips

[indyelviskenobi]

I like #2

The dark one's look sharp.

 

[icedragonmx]

Pm me with how much you want for the #1 set

 

[micSarfati]

Well iv'e decided to hold off with the checkering for now since i can't afford the time and tools, but ive decided to try something new.... burn carving, let me know what you guys think.

No more burn carving, i got it!

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q314/#####vomie/pistolgrips021.jpg

 

[NAA]

Dresses 'em up somewhat...

NAA.

 

[prairieguy]

Since you've asked foir opinions, I don't like the burn carving at all. The grips are well done and the burning diminishes the look tremendously. The burning looks amateurish. You would be far better served to figure out how to checker.

 

[notsorichguy]

1&2 are my faves.... I like them all tho.

keep it up!

 

[jetrefueller]

Just bought a set of the red to dress up my old Norc 1911. Looks like a bride in a new dress. The grips are excellent.

 

[Wendell]

You would be far better served to figure out how to checker.

Stippling is another option.

 

[Pocketfisherman]

If you are going to do designs on the grips get them laser etched. The home made woodburning look does not cut it.

I would make contact with a company that has laser etching equipment and cut a deal.

 

[micSarfati]

Thanks for your opinions, i guess i'll have to wait a little longer and get some checkering tools.
Laser is also a good idea but i'd have to find someone who does that.

 

[Pocketfisherman]

Laser etching is quite common. Look it up on the web. They can do wood as well as metal.

 

[rfo1]

Good job, I'd be pleased to put them on any 1911. Don't care for the wood burning though.
rfo1

 

[Deckard]

Good looking grips.

 

[micSarfati]

I'll look into the ironwood, right now i am trying to find a good supplier of burl and curly maple, walnut etc

Iv'e also tried out stippling, but i still have to work on that:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q314/#####vomie/pistolgrips035-1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q314/#####vomie/pistolgrips032-1.jpg

and ergonomic grips on which i also have to work on:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q314/#####vomie/MicsNugs009-1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q314/#####vomie/MicsNugs004-1.jpg

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

Try looking into reject Guitar blanks for curly maple. They usually are rejected for small flaws like knots or a Undesirable grain pattern. They are usually around $30 for a decent 15"x12" piece.

 

[Jeff/1911]

I think they look fantastic. I don't need checkering myself...my favorite 1911 stock have been smooth. Great work!

 

[linzeiisdad]

I like the idea of the Maple Leaf. How hard would it be to do as an inlay with a contrasting wood?

 

[pitdogboy]

Don't like the burning..

 

[Thad]

The burning cheapens the grips considerably...IMO

 

[micSarfati]

My newest creation... Desert Ironwood. This wood is really hard to work with, its very dense and solid. The wood is also naturally oily making the finishing process a little tricky too. Let me know what you guys think?

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q314/#####vomie/DSCN3611.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q314/#####vomie/DSCN3613.jpg

I am also in the process of making some blue maple burl ones, ill have them up soon.