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1shot1k: Thanks so much for the kind words and comments, it is much appreciated. That is what keeps me going.
In the beginning the purpose of starting this thread was to help people learn how to make and customize grips. There has been very little interest in this knowledge. I just want you to know that I am here to help in any way that I can to make you or anyone else a grip maker or learn how to carve, inlay or any part of the art that you wish to learn.
A very minimal amount of tools are required, since everything is mostly done by hand. However there are many tricks to make it work out the way you want it to. That's the part that I can help with. We can communicate by thread, phone or email, whichever you prefer.It might be better to do it by thread. That way everyone could have the knowledge and might get the urge to try it their self.
As far as the Llama is concerned, I owned one years ago and you are correct in saying almost every part will interchange with the standard 1911.
I have a lot of calls for grips for this gun, but I have no pattern or measurements to work from. If you start building them I will be glad to send these people to you. You almost have to have a frame to build the grips and get a good wood to metal fit, and to get the screw holes correct.
For now I will say that I appreciate your interest. It sounds like you have the ability to do what ever you want, and the desire to do it. I would love to see some of the work that you mentioned. Please feel free to post it on this thread or send it to me via email (h2owork@aol.com). I am looking forward to working with you and walking you through the steps that you have questions with.
Thanks again
Carl