wood grip pic's - The Firearms Forum

jack404 · 10-26-2011, 09:41 PM

I sent some wood to a very good smith here

here's what he's done with it

Chinook · 10-26-2011, 10:04 PM

Thats some gorgeous work there! Beautiful craftsmanship, and the fit/finish looks to be second to none!

Stunning presentation on that wheel gun! Great piece of functional art Jack!

jack404 · 10-26-2011, 10:16 PM

i'd love something like that done with the old army revolver i'm getting , just $$$...

oh well i can dream ..

Chinook · 10-26-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

oh well i can dream ..

I do this all day long! Hahaha!

todd51 · 10-26-2011, 10:52 PM

Wow, Jack, that is gorgeous.

H-D · 10-26-2011, 11:01 PM

Those are beautiful reminds me of maple

flyingtiger85 · 10-26-2011, 11:05 PM

Really nice work.That would look good on my Ruger Single-Six 22.My grips are original from 1981 and are looking a little dried out.I need to replace them or treat the wood with something.

jack404 · 10-26-2011, 11:07 PM

i've bought the pair of 1858's both the pistol and carbine ( carbine i'm waiting on )

i really want that black finish , the tigerwood and some highlighted engraving on both

i've a bandoleer so i can carry 4 loaded wheels and spare balls powder and caps and acts as a holster for both pistol or carbine

and i plan on adding the BP Earl from NAA when that arrives , and that, will be "the Kit"

catalogue pic of the pair

flyingtiger85 · 10-26-2011, 11:18 PM

They look to be some fun guns.

P.S.I looks as if Black Powder is very popular Down Under.

BETH · 10-27-2011, 01:02 AM

WOW JACK WOW beautiful what kind of wood

jack404 · 10-27-2011, 01:11 AM

Tasmanian Blackwood Beth,

heres how it looked when i got it

he's cut it at a angle so the grains show and end and stained and polished it beautifully

jack404 · 10-27-2011, 01:21 AM

i have asked for the blanks to be cut 8" x 2" x 1/2" they normally cut the wood for pen blanks and make $100 + pens from it

if another size would be better let me know ..

you can buy this type of wood and others now in the US a bloke there has teamed up with folks here

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/index.html

howlnmad · 10-27-2011, 04:06 AM

That is some beautiful craftsmanship.

venustus · 10-27-2011, 04:49 AM

In terms of gunsmiths,for blueing,stockwork,etc,who would you recommend Jack?Preferrably within a 2hr drive from Sydney.Lovely work!
Dim.

jacksonco · 10-27-2011, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

I sent some wood to a very good smith here

here's what he's done with it

Very well done I say! Very well done indeed!

jack404 · 10-27-2011, 05:34 AM

Blueing , i'm well known for traditional finishes rust browning and blueing , colour parkerising is what i do best.. i dont do wood , metal i can make sing , wood i make scream ..

Pete at horsley park gun shop has a mate who does class work too but his touch with wood is brilliant , i send my stuff to him.. checkering repairs etc , the stocks i make are from jigs i have had made... do this cut with this head, that cut with that head , monkey see monkey do ... then sand oil and polish

http://thegunsmiths.com.au/ i've had them assemble some high end units for me

not the cheapest , not the dearest either but you get what you pay for 9743-7328 they are at sefton not far from auburn

Woodnut · 10-27-2011, 06:52 AM

Jack, I hadn't been on the forum much lately due to some other issues so I just now noticed this thread. Boy those are some beautiful grips. The wood I am not familiar with by that name, but it sure looks like Hawaiian Koa. It has almost the same holographic look as the Koa.
Really nice workmanship, thanks for posting.

jack404 · 10-27-2011, 07:21 AM

Wood nut , i just got notice there was a issue with the parcel and its coming back .. i'll clean it and resend

and recently met folks who ship aussie rare timbers to the US , 8"x2"x 1/2" ok ?

got a couple of bits if you wish ,

prayers for the other issue, sorry just twigged what it was , hope everything is getting better

Woodnut · 10-27-2011, 07:37 AM

Thanks Jack, All is well, it will just take a little time.
Yes the size is fine.

herohog · 10-27-2011, 09:21 AM

Some cool wood grips I have come across:

Not true wood but you wouldn't know if someone didn't tell you. These are Rogers Combat Grips on my dad's (RIP) Model 10-8 S&W

Again, not wood but VERY unique and cool stagg horn grips!

jack404 · 10-27-2011, 09:27 AM

HH the grip's on the late model (end/ post war ) owen gun where Bakelite (sp?) and looked very similar in patterning...

i sorta like the top one a lot , but the curl on the end , hmmm not me ..

Fast Forward · 10-27-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

I sent some wood to a very good smith here

here's what he's done with it

In a word WOW

geds · 10-27-2011, 08:48 PM

Jack - of all the photos posted in this thread I like the first photo you posted the best. The grain is so unusual - it really sets it apart!

jack404 · 10-27-2011, 08:55 PM

yeah i wish i could work wood like that , i never get the gloss or the best out of the colours , i do ok , but this , way over my head .. and its HARD wood ..

10-26-2011, 09:41 PM	#1
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	wood grip pic's I sent some wood to a very good smith here here's what he's done with it Attached Images -->

10-26-2011, 10:04 PM	#2
Chinook V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 17 pulls, into the propwash... Contributor Posts: 423	Re: wood grip pic's Thats some gorgeous work there! Beautiful craftsmanship, and the fit/finish looks to be second to none! Stunning presentation on that wheel gun! Great piece of functional art Jack!

10-26-2011, 10:16 PM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's i'd love something like that done with the old army revolver i'm getting , just $$$... oh well i can dream ..

10-26-2011, 10:52 PM	#5
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: wood grip pic's Wow, Jack, that is gorgeous. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

10-26-2011, 11:01 PM	#6
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: wood grip pic's Those are beautiful reminds me of maple __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

10-26-2011, 11:05 PM	#7
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 747	Re: wood grip pic's Really nice work.That would look good on my Ruger Single-Six 22.My grips are original from 1981 and are looking a little dried out.I need to replace them or treat the wood with something.

10-26-2011, 11:07 PM	#8
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's i've bought the pair of 1858's both the pistol and carbine ( carbine i'm waiting on ) i really want that black finish , the tigerwood and some highlighted engraving on both i've a bandoleer so i can carry 4 loaded wheels and spare balls powder and caps and acts as a holster for both pistol or carbine and i plan on adding the BP Earl from NAA when that arrives , and that, will be "the Kit" catalogue pic of the pair Attached Images

10-26-2011, 11:18 PM	#9
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 747	Re: wood grip pic's They look to be some fun guns. P.S.I looks as if Black Powder is very popular Down Under. Last edited by flyingtiger85; 10-26-2011 at 11:22 PM..

10-27-2011, 01:02 AM	#10
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,676	Re: wood grip pic's WOW JACK WOW beautiful what kind of wood

10-27-2011, 01:11 AM	#11
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's Tasmanian Blackwood Beth, heres how it looked when i got it he's cut it at a angle so the grains show and end and stained and polished it beautifully Attached Images Last edited by jack404; 10-27-2011 at 01:13 AM..

10-27-2011, 01:21 AM	#12
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's i have asked for the blanks to be cut 8" x 2" x 1/2" they normally cut the wood for pen blanks and make $100 + pens from it if another size would be better let me know .. you can buy this type of wood and others now in the US a bloke there has teamed up with folks here http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/index.html Last edited by jack404; 10-27-2011 at 01:54 AM..

10-27-2011, 04:06 AM	#13
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,573	Re: wood grip pic's That is some beautiful craftsmanship. __________________

10-27-2011, 04:49 AM	#14
venustus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 138	Re: wood grip pic's In terms of gunsmiths,for blueing,stockwork,etc,who would you recommend Jack?Preferrably within a 2hr drive from Sydney.Lovely work! Dim.

10-27-2011, 05:34 AM	#16
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's Blueing , i'm well known for traditional finishes rust browning and blueing , colour parkerising is what i do best.. i dont do wood , metal i can make sing , wood i make scream .. Pete at horsley park gun shop has a mate who does class work too but his touch with wood is brilliant , i send my stuff to him.. checkering repairs etc , the stocks i make are from jigs i have had made... do this cut with this head, that cut with that head , monkey see monkey do ... then sand oil and polish http://thegunsmiths.com.au/ i've had them assemble some high end units for me not the cheapest , not the dearest either but you get what you pay for 9743-7328 they are at sefton not far from auburn Last edited by jack404; 10-27-2011 at 05:37 AM..

10-27-2011, 06:52 AM	#17
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,172	Re: wood grip pic's Jack, I hadn't been on the forum much lately due to some other issues so I just now noticed this thread. Boy those are some beautiful grips. The wood I am not familiar with by that name, but it sure looks like Hawaiian Koa. It has almost the same holographic look as the Koa. Really nice workmanship, thanks for posting. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

10-27-2011, 07:21 AM	#18
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's Wood nut , i just got notice there was a issue with the parcel and its coming back .. i'll clean it and resend and recently met folks who ship aussie rare timbers to the US , 8"x2"x 1/2" ok ? got a couple of bits if you wish , prayers for the other issue, sorry just twigged what it was , hope everything is getting better Last edited by jack404; 10-27-2011 at 07:25 AM..

10-27-2011, 07:37 AM	#19
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,172	Re: wood grip pic's Thanks Jack, All is well, it will just take a little time. Yes the size is fine. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

10-27-2011, 09:21 AM	#20
herohog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 453	Re: wood grip pic's Some cool wood grips I have come across: Not true wood but you wouldn't know if someone didn't tell you. These are Rogers Combat Grips on my dad's (RIP) Model 10-8 S&W Again, not wood but VERY unique and cool stagg horn grips! __________________ Speedy: Pres, NW Chapter, League VP of Louisiana Open Carry Awareness League AKA: Hero Hog, Dr. Speed, "The Brass Mangler" and "That fat, old, balding, Grey-bearded gimpy guy" NRA, LSA, USN-DAV *Winning and getting the prize aren't the same it would appear... TWICE!*

10-27-2011, 09:27 AM	#21
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's HH the grip's on the late model (end/ post war ) owen gun where Bakelite (sp?) and looked very similar in patterning... i sorta like the top one a lot , but the curl on the end , hmmm not me ..

10-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#23
geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: wood grip pic's Jack - of all the photos posted in this thread I like the first photo you posted the best. The grain is so unusual - it really sets it apart!

10-27-2011, 08:55 PM	#24
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: wood grip pic's yeah i wish i could work wood like that , i never get the gloss or the best out of the colours , i do ok , but this , way over my head .. and its HARD wood ..