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Woodnut · 02-19-2012, 05:08 PM

Hey Josh
This is what the grips should look like when finished out of the Corian. You need to have the logo put on them and be ready for next season.

By the way if you really would like the logo on them. After they are finished send them to me and I will do it for you.

Zane71464 · 02-19-2012, 06:13 PM

That's real nice Carl!

Woodnut · 02-19-2012, 06:45 PM

Just for those who might get this confused with the real thing.
The grip here is completely hand drawn on my computer.

Woodnut · 02-20-2012, 02:22 PM

I thought for sure I could get a rise out of Josh, he must be outta the country. LOL.

JLA · 02-20-2012, 04:31 PM

Nah, just been incredibly busy. I been checkin in here periodically as time allows.

I cant wait to get crackin on em, I could have them finished in like an hour or 2. Just hadnt been able to come up with the time.

They are still just cut out and waitn for me to finish em.

JLA · 04-14-2012, 11:06 AM

I got an update on the corian grip blanks Carl sent me.

They've been sitting for a couple months now just rough cut with the bandsaw and waiting to be finished. But I needed another set of full size 1911 grips like a hole in the head soo I wasnt in too big a hurry to get em done. Plus I still have yet to go pick up my belt/drum sander anyway.

Well a couple weeks ago I bought a NIB Llama 111a (the mini 1911 in .380). I decided It needed some new grips so I drilled out the screw holes in the frame, tapped them and converted them to 1911 grip screw bushings and made some templates to fit the frame and traced the pattern out on the blanks Carl sent me. Perfect! Using the top hole Carl drilled as a reference point I traced out the templates and cut them out with the saw. I also made me a piloted counter bore this morning. I am fixing to leave the house and go get my sander. But heres an as of now pic..

gvw3 · 04-14-2012, 11:42 AM

Go Bears. They start good but fall apart mid season.

JLA · 04-14-2012, 12:02 PM

Cowboys too. Maybe this year will be different.

Woodnut · 04-14-2012, 06:45 PM

That is gonna be nice Josh. Don't forget to bring them to the meet, finished or not.

JLA · 04-14-2012, 09:28 PM

I should have them done by tomorrow round lunch. Ida finished them already but beck had me cook some chicken and stuffed peppers on the grill.

JLA · 04-15-2012, 11:39 AM

I got em done. Sanded out with 320 and buffed with some scotch brite. They turned out flipin sweet!

Heres a few pics.

geds · 04-15-2012, 12:18 PM

Very nice!

time2shoot · 04-15-2012, 12:57 PM

sweet i love them

hogger129 · 04-15-2012, 01:00 PM

What kind of pistol is that?

Woodnut · 04-15-2012, 01:21 PM

Nice Josh, I can't wait to hold them in my hands.

JLA · 04-15-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogger129

What kind of pistol is that?

Its a Llama 111-A, circa 1978. It is a mini version of the 1911 geared toward the .380 ACP the same way a govt 1911 is geared toward the .45 ACP.

Its a really sweet shootn gun but it bites the hell out of my hand every shot. Perfect for the wifes tiny hand though.

JLA · 04-15-2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodnut

Nice Josh, I can't wait to hold them in my hands.

Me either Carl, although I am admittedly a tad nervous about it. To me thats like handing my green machine to JMB himself for his approval.

todd51 · 04-15-2012, 06:02 PM

Very nice job Josh. Looks sweet.

02-19-2012, 05:08 PM	#26
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: JLA's Project Hey Josh This is what the grips should look like when finished out of the Corian. You need to have the logo put on them and be ready for next season. By the way if you really would like the logo on them. After they are finished send them to me and I will do it for you. Attached Images __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

02-19-2012, 06:13 PM	#27
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: JLA's Project That's real nice Carl! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

02-19-2012, 06:45 PM	#28
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: JLA's Project Just for those who might get this confused with the real thing. The grip here is completely hand drawn on my computer. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

02-20-2012, 02:22 PM	#29
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: JLA's Project I thought for sure I could get a rise out of Josh, he must be outta the country. LOL. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

02-20-2012, 04:31 PM	#30
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: JLA's Project Nah, just been incredibly busy. I been checkin in here periodically as time allows. I cant wait to get crackin on em, I could have them finished in like an hour or 2. Just hadnt been able to come up with the time. They are still just cut out and waitn for me to finish em. __________________ 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!

04-14-2012, 11:06 AM	#31
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: JLA's Project I got an update on the corian grip blanks Carl sent me. They've been sitting for a couple months now just rough cut with the bandsaw and waiting to be finished. But I needed another set of full size 1911 grips like a hole in the head soo I wasnt in too big a hurry to get em done. Plus I still have yet to go pick up my belt/drum sander anyway. Well a couple weeks ago I bought a NIB Llama 111a (the mini 1911 in .380). I decided It needed some new grips so I drilled out the screw holes in the frame, tapped them and converted them to 1911 grip screw bushings and made some templates to fit the frame and traced the pattern out on the blanks Carl sent me. Perfect! Using the top hole Carl drilled as a reference point I traced out the templates and cut them out with the saw. I also made me a piloted counter bore this morning. I am fixing to leave the house and go get my sander. But heres an as of now pic.. Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by JLA; 04-14-2012 at 11:07 AM..

04-14-2012, 11:42 AM	#32
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,463	Re: JLA's Project Go Bears. They start good but fall apart mid season. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

04-14-2012, 12:02 PM	#33
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: JLA's Project Cowboys too. Maybe this year will be different. __________________ 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!

04-14-2012, 06:45 PM	#34
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: JLA's Project That is gonna be nice Josh. Don't forget to bring them to the meet, finished or not. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

04-14-2012, 09:28 PM	#35
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: JLA's Project I should have them done by tomorrow round lunch. Ida finished them already but beck had me cook some chicken and stuffed peppers on the grill. __________________ 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!

04-15-2012, 11:39 AM	#36
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: JLA's Project I got em done. Sanded out with 320 and buffed with some scotch brite. They turned out flipin sweet! Heres a few pics. Attached Images __________________ 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!

04-15-2012, 12:18 PM	#37
geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: JLA's Project Very nice! __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot...and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain

04-15-2012, 12:57 PM	#38
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,612	Re: JLA's Project sweet i love them __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

04-15-2012, 01:00 PM	#39
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,078	Re: JLA's Project What kind of pistol is that? __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

04-15-2012, 01:21 PM	#40
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: JLA's Project Nice Josh, I can't wait to hold them in my hands. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

04-15-2012, 06:02 PM	#43
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,595	Re: JLA's Project Very nice job Josh. Looks sweet. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member