How to customize your 1911 grips - Page 15 - The Firearms Forum

ozo · 08-06-2011, 11:54 AM

When Mr. Landry was fired by jerry-ass jones,
a bunch of Dallas fans wanted to name a street after him.......

but the city council, some of jerry-ass' money buddies said "you have to
be dead at least two years before you can even be nominated". BS !!
The first week after Tex sold the franchise to jerry-ass, he was[jerry-ass]
on the local TV stations doing Coca-Cola commercials......what a
low-rent bum !
Hint to jerry-ass jones.........stay off the field.....stay in your box !!

JLA · 08-06-2011, 12:00 PM

hell yes... Is it really to much to ask for him to keep his shriveled old ass in the box and just get rich off the cowboys greatness?? I dont think so. In fact If I owned the Cowboys id be a scarce as hens teeth, cuz id be livin in the bahamas on my own private island with a replica of the jerry tron in an airplane hangar in my backyard so i could watch the cowboys win.

Woodnut · 08-06-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

Hey carl, is that the Israeli Olive Myles was tellin me about??

That stuff is awesome. I like the dark grain with the blonde. Makes excellent contrast. And I am a fan of contrast.

Yeah Josh
But this is not the pair for Myles. I'm sure he will post his when they arrive. They are on my web site if you would like to look at his. I think his has a little more of the dark on one grip than the other, I would have to look to see.

okiefired · 08-07-2011, 05:35 PM

Woodnut, great work, all beutiful stuff. I really like the darker woods and especially the dark pieces of the Buckeye burl, some seem to have a green tint. Have you ever used Osage Orange (Bodark, Bois D'Arc)? Its tough and I've seen bows made of it that had great color. If its already been mentioned on this thread I appologize, I didn't look at every page. Looking at your work has made me want to give it a try.

okie

H-D · 08-07-2011, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okiefired

Woodnut, great work, all beutiful stuff. I really like the darker woods and especially the dark pieces of the Buckeye burl, some seem to have a green tint. Have you ever used Osage Orange (Bodark, Bois D'Arc)? Its tough and I've seen bows made of it that had great color. If its already been mentioned on this thread I appologize, I didn't look at every page. Looking at your work has made me want to give it a try.

okie

I've used it in knife handles it is really really hard i will wear out a saw blade and its really bad on belts, but its pretty

Woodnut · 08-07-2011, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okiefired

Woodnut, great work, all beutiful stuff. I really like the darker woods and especially the dark pieces of the Buckeye burl, some seem to have a green tint. Have you ever used Osage Orange (Bodark, Bois D'Arc)? Its tough and I've seen bows made of it that had great color. If its already been mentioned on this thread I appologize, I didn't look at every page. Looking at your work has made me want to give it a try.

okie

Hey friend, welcome to the forum. To answer your question on the Orange Osage, I have never worked with it but I probably will in the very near future. If my thread gets your blood boiling to build grips, give it a go, and you are welcome to contact me any time by email or phone either one. I will help you get started building grips. Just ask a few of the people here on the forum how much I have helped them. You see, I don't want the custom work to be a dying art. Most of the grips in today's market are machine made, and to me that really takes away from the grip itself. I like helping people get started and never hold any secrets from anyone. Thanks for your interest and I hope to be hearing from you soon
All my contact information is on my web site in my signature, www.cwgrips.com.

okiefired · 08-08-2011, 06:08 PM

Thanks for the offer on the help Carl, I may take you up on it. H-D is absolutely right on how tough the Bodark is, you can wear out a chainsaw blade real fast on it. Indians in this part used it for arrows and bows. Its resistance to wear and the elements is unbelievable, I've seen fence posts made of it that were probably pushin 100 yrs old and still strong. Got some pieces that have been laying in a shed for bout 10 yrs, as soon as it cools off and the red wasps calm down a bit I'll see if any of it might be useable.

Keep up the good work.

okie

H-D · 08-08-2011, 09:28 PM

if it's been dry for 10 yrs should be good and seasoned the tree I used for the stuff I made was cut down when my older sister was a baby and I just chopped pieces off the stump and cut it up on my dads old table saw its beautiful when finished and takes a good polish I gotta get back out there and chop some more up

Woodnut · 08-12-2011, 05:23 PM

Here's a set of Olive that was shipped this mornig. They have the 1/2 stippled design, then inked. This wood is awesome. I love it. I have 2 more sets to finish up tomorrow and photograph, then post them if I don't have plans, I won't know that, until the wife gets home.

H-D · 08-12-2011, 08:16 PM

what type of ink do you use?

Woodnut · 08-12-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H-D

what type of ink do you use?

Black India Ink.

H-D · 08-13-2011, 01:34 AM

Thanks carl I'm planning on trying to stipple a set of grips and I really like the contrast! Those grips look awesome!

Woodnut · 08-13-2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H-D

Thanks carl I'm planning on trying to stipple a set of grips and I really like the contrast! Those grips look awesome!

H-D
If you have never done stippling, give me a call some time and I will give you an easy way to do it. Applying the ink is a piece of cake. So is the stippling but some folks back away from it because of lack of knowledge. Don't take this wrong, I'm not saying you don't already know how this is done, I am just offering help, if you need it.

H-D · 08-13-2011, 08:37 AM

I don't have a clue how its done

Woodnut · 08-13-2011, 08:49 AM

My phone number is 228-255-0822, I am usually here, if not I will return your call shortly, if you will leave a message. I will be more than happy to help you with any questions you have about it.

Woodnut · 08-24-2011, 11:20 AM

Here is a few sets of grips that have come out of my shop lately. I still have several more that have not been photographed.
First pair is Desert Ironwood with the full badlands texture.
Second is Bonded Ivory with Marine Globe and Anchor laser engraved and inked
Third is Bonded Ivory with Fire Fighters Logo laser engraved and inked.
Fourth is a set of Bonded Ivory with sterling silver crosses inlaid.
All eye candy.
Enjoy!

Woodnut · 08-31-2011, 04:20 AM

Here is a couple shots of some Bonded Ivory that I put the medallions on then inlaid the sterling silver eagle. Love working with this bonded ivory, it works very nice and has the look and feel of the real stuff and I am told that it will slowly turn yellowish with age just like Ivory.
Enjoy!

Cecil_Xzandu · 09-30-2011, 06:48 PM

@ Woodnut

I just joined the forum. I did try to read all of the posts before asking, but as there are 15 pages I must admit I did not read them all. I have started to make my own grips and I was wondering if you would share your technique with me as well. Your grips are phenomenal. Mine, not so much. Tip tricks and general how to would be appreciated.

Thanks, Brian

Shooter45 · 09-30-2011, 06:51 PM

Here you go.

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=75251

Woodnut · 09-30-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooter45

Here you go.

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=75251

Thanks Shooter45, I had overlooked this post some way. It's no wonder tho since I have so much going on.

Brian, I will be glad to answer any questions you have for me, and will help you in any way I can. We need more people interested in hand made stuff not only grips but anything out of wood. It is a dying art and I hate to see go by the wayside like so many other things have. The computer is about to take over everything except my work. LOL. I love it and take a lot of pride in doing what I do, and hope it shows in my work. I get pure satisfaction out of helping someone as well as actually doing the work.
Let me hear from you. You are welcome to call me any time to chat and ask any questions you may have. 228 255 0822 or email me at cwgrips@gmail.com.
Thanks for looking.

Cecil_Xzandu · 10-04-2011, 11:27 AM

@ Shooter45 -

Thanks for the link. I apologize for not trying harder.

@ Woodnut -

Thank you very much. I'm sure I'll have some questions along the way. I appreciate the contact info. I live on the west coast in Washington and I don't recognize that area code. I will try to limit my questions to email. I am only making these grips as a hobbie so there is no immediate rush on answers.

Thanks again,
Brian

Woodnut · 10-05-2011, 06:11 AM

Brian:
The area coad 228 is South Mississippi, southern most countys that join the Gulf Coast. Go North one county and you are in the 601 area code.

hotsights · 10-05-2011, 01:14 PM

Not long ago I asked Carl/Woodnut this same question, will you teach me to make grips? Carl said yes if, you're serious! I was serious & the some of the first things I learned weren't about grip making, but about the teacher, Carl Wallace. Honest, A man of character, integrity beyond question, willing & able to help anyone learn and most of all, he has become a life long friend.

He will tell you what equipment to get, how to use it and a some clever ways to make beautiful grips. Are my words true or, am I just trying to do some fast, self-serving advertising? If I wanted to do that, I would have said visit http://www.1911grips.ecrater.com a long time ago. I wanted to learn how to make 1911 grips & Carl led me by the hand with a kindness similar to how a grandfather teaches his grandchildren. That sounds a bit gooey, but he is that way as long as you are trying.

I also, just wanted to learn as a hobby, then I kept making them and decided to put them on a website and have sold a few. Among my favorite grips are the Osage Orange grips and that is beautiful wood. Every grip on my little site was created because Carl Wallace shared his time and his love of the art with me. My ability is still limited & I will refer potential customers to Carl because Carl can do it all.

Thank You Carl,

HotSights

Double D · 10-05-2011, 02:42 PM

hotsights, your not alone. There are a few here that carl has reached out to. Now, he could have took the additude that if he helped you get good at grip making, you might come along and take his business or cut him in some way. But, he doesnt think that way. He is willing to help whoever shows a true desire to learn and for free. So, that says alot about someone. My hat is off to carl and I wish him great success in his business. Good to have him as a member here.

Cecil_Xzandu · 10-07-2011, 04:07 PM

I read most of the posts on this topic now and never once got the impression that Carl was mean or conceding at all. Even after loads of people (myself included) asked the same question over and over. Thanks Carl and everyone else on the forum for being so polite.

@ Woodnut-

Carl, why does the step down drill bit need to be modified?

08-06-2011, 11:54 AM	#351
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips When Mr. Landry was fired by jerry-ass jones, a bunch of Dallas fans wanted to name a street after him....... but the city council, some of jerry-ass' money buddies said "you have to be dead at least two years before you can even be nominated". BS !! The first week after Tex sold the franchise to jerry-ass, he was[jerry-ass] on the local TV stations doing Coca-Cola commercials......what a low-rent bum ! Hint to jerry-ass jones.........stay off the field.....stay in your box !! __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

08-06-2011, 12:00 PM	#352
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,398	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips hell yes... Is it really to much to ask for him to keep his shriveled old ass in the box and just get rich off the cowboys greatness?? I dont think so. In fact If I owned the Cowboys id be a scarce as hens teeth, cuz id be livin in the bahamas on my own private island with a replica of the jerry tron in an airplane hangar in my backyard so i could watch the cowboys win. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-07-2011, 05:35 PM	#354
okiefired V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: OK. Posts: 186	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Woodnut, great work, all beutiful stuff. I really like the darker woods and especially the dark pieces of the Buckeye burl, some seem to have a green tint. Have you ever used Osage Orange (Bodark, Bois D'Arc)? Its tough and I've seen bows made of it that had great color. If its already been mentioned on this thread I appologize, I didn't look at every page. Looking at your work has made me want to give it a try. okie __________________ "If I ever meet a Texacan that hasn't drunk muddy water from a hoof print, I'll shake his hand and buy him a Daniel Webster ceeegar" Rooster Cogburn

08-08-2011, 06:08 PM	#357
okiefired V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: OK. Posts: 186	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Thanks for the offer on the help Carl, I may take you up on it. H-D is absolutely right on how tough the Bodark is, you can wear out a chainsaw blade real fast on it. Indians in this part used it for arrows and bows. Its resistance to wear and the elements is unbelievable, I've seen fence posts made of it that were probably pushin 100 yrs old and still strong. Got some pieces that have been laying in a shed for bout 10 yrs, as soon as it cools off and the red wasps calm down a bit I'll see if any of it might be useable. Keep up the good work. okie __________________ "If I ever meet a Texacan that hasn't drunk muddy water from a hoof print, I'll shake his hand and buy him a Daniel Webster ceeegar" Rooster Cogburn

08-08-2011, 09:28 PM	#358
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips if it's been dry for 10 yrs should be good and seasoned the tree I used for the stuff I made was cut down when my older sister was a baby and I just chopped pieces off the stump and cut it up on my dads old table saw its beautiful when finished and takes a good polish I gotta get back out there and chop some more up

08-12-2011, 05:23 PM	#359
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Here's a set of Olive that was shipped this mornig. They have the 1/2 stippled design, then inked. This wood is awesome. I love it. I have 2 more sets to finish up tomorrow and photograph, then post them if I don't have plans, I won't know that, until the wife gets home. Attached Images __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

08-12-2011, 08:16 PM	#360
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips what type of ink do you use?

08-13-2011, 01:34 AM	#362
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Thanks carl I'm planning on trying to stipple a set of grips and I really like the contrast! Those grips look awesome!

08-13-2011, 08:37 AM	#364
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips I don't have a clue how its done

08-13-2011, 08:49 AM	#365
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips My phone number is 228-255-0822, I am usually here, if not I will return your call shortly, if you will leave a message. I will be more than happy to help you with any questions you have about it. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

08-24-2011, 11:20 AM	#366
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Here is a few sets of grips that have come out of my shop lately. I still have several more that have not been photographed. First pair is Desert Ironwood with the full badlands texture. Second is Bonded Ivory with Marine Globe and Anchor laser engraved and inked Third is Bonded Ivory with Fire Fighters Logo laser engraved and inked. Fourth is a set of Bonded Ivory with sterling silver crosses inlaid. All eye candy. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

08-31-2011, 04:20 AM	#367
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Here is a couple shots of some Bonded Ivory that I put the medallions on then inlaid the sterling silver eagle. Love working with this bonded ivory, it works very nice and has the look and feel of the real stuff and I am told that it will slowly turn yellowish with age just like Ivory. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

09-30-2011, 06:48 PM	#368
Cecil_Xzandu Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips @ Woodnut I just joined the forum. I did try to read all of the posts before asking, but as there are 15 pages I must admit I did not read them all. I have started to make my own grips and I was wondering if you would share your technique with me as well. Your grips are phenomenal. Mine, not so much. Tip tricks and general how to would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian

09-30-2011, 06:51 PM	#369
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Here you go. http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=75251

10-04-2011, 11:27 AM	#371
Cecil_Xzandu Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips @ Shooter45 - Thanks for the link. I apologize for not trying harder. @ Woodnut - Thank you very much. I'm sure I'll have some questions along the way. I appreciate the contact info. I live on the west coast in Washington and I don't recognize that area code. I will try to limit my questions to email. I am only making these grips as a hobbie so there is no immediate rush on answers. Thanks again, Brian

10-05-2011, 06:11 AM	#372
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Brian: The area coad 228 is South Mississippi, southern most countys that join the Gulf Coast. Go North one county and you are in the 601 area code. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

10-05-2011, 01:14 PM	#373
hotsights V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 55	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips Not long ago I asked Carl/Woodnut this same question, will you teach me to make grips? Carl said yes if, you're serious! I was serious & the some of the first things I learned weren't about grip making, but about the teacher, Carl Wallace. Honest, A man of character, integrity beyond question, willing & able to help anyone learn and most of all, he has become a life long friend. He will tell you what equipment to get, how to use it and a some clever ways to make beautiful grips. Are my words true or, am I just trying to do some fast, self-serving advertising? If I wanted to do that, I would have said visit http://www.1911grips.ecrater.com a long time ago. I wanted to learn how to make 1911 grips & Carl led me by the hand with a kindness similar to how a grandfather teaches his grandchildren. That sounds a bit gooey, but he is that way as long as you are trying. I also, just wanted to learn as a hobby, then I kept making them and decided to put them on a website and have sold a few. Among my favorite grips are the Osage Orange grips and that is beautiful wood. Every grip on my little site was created because Carl Wallace shared his time and his love of the art with me. My ability is still limited & I will refer potential customers to Carl because Carl can do it all. Thank You Carl, HotSights

10-05-2011, 02:42 PM	#374
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,248	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips hotsights, your not alone. There are a few here that carl has reached out to. Now, he could have took the additude that if he helped you get good at grip making, you might come along and take his business or cut him in some way. But, he doesnt think that way. He is willing to help whoever shows a true desire to learn and for free. So, that says alot about someone. My hat is off to carl and I wish him great success in his business. Good to have him as a member here. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

10-07-2011, 04:07 PM	#375
Cecil_Xzandu Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 5	Re: How to customize your 1911 grips I read most of the posts on this topic now and never once got the impression that Carl was mean or conceding at all. Even after loads of people (myself included) asked the same question over and over. Thanks Carl and everyone else on the forum for being so polite. @ Woodnut- Carl, why does the step down drill bit need to be modified?