Coltdriver
New member
Well I have some pieces of coco bolo from back when I thought I might like to try making some 1911 grips. Never got around to it.
I looked at some Eagle Secret Service Grips for a J frame and just could not justify their prices for that tiny piece of wood.
I have a much better appreciation for the price now.
Took one of my J frames apart and made some templates for a set of Uncle Mikes boot grips. Penciled the shapes onto a piece of wood. Took a router and made the one cut for the overlay to the front of the grip and another deeper cut for the part that extends up above the main grip.
I got them to fit but the mess that got made is unbelievable. Now all I have to do is shape the outside to fit my hand and then figure out how to checker them. I am leaning towards smooth.
Coco Bolo dust makes you itch. God knows what it is doing to my sinus's. It smells like the jungle when you put a router to it.
The wood is absolutely beautiful and the grain is somthing you can stare at just to enjoy the depth and colors.
I was looking at all of the tools I used to get these done. A router, a belt sander, a dremel tool, a drill, a jig saw, a set of exacto knives. I could have nearly bought a set of eagle grips for the consumables alone.
I might post a picture if the final result is not too embarassing. If it is and you see a picture of some Eagle Secret Service grips you will know I just sold my router and bought some!
I looked at some Eagle Secret Service Grips for a J frame and just could not justify their prices for that tiny piece of wood.
I have a much better appreciation for the price now.
Took one of my J frames apart and made some templates for a set of Uncle Mikes boot grips. Penciled the shapes onto a piece of wood. Took a router and made the one cut for the overlay to the front of the grip and another deeper cut for the part that extends up above the main grip.
I got them to fit but the mess that got made is unbelievable. Now all I have to do is shape the outside to fit my hand and then figure out how to checker them. I am leaning towards smooth.
Coco Bolo dust makes you itch. God knows what it is doing to my sinus's. It smells like the jungle when you put a router to it.
The wood is absolutely beautiful and the grain is somthing you can stare at just to enjoy the depth and colors.
I was looking at all of the tools I used to get these done. A router, a belt sander, a dremel tool, a drill, a jig saw, a set of exacto knives. I could have nearly bought a set of eagle grips for the consumables alone.
I might post a picture if the final result is not too embarassing. If it is and you see a picture of some Eagle Secret Service grips you will know I just sold my router and bought some!