??Stippling Tools??

[MrExel17]

Morning CalGuns,

I noticed that stippling is another option for better grip enhancement and in some case makes the rifle, gun, parts look pretty cool. My question is what tools do you need to accomplish this and where can you buy it?

Thanks in advance, much appreciated and Happy Mother's Day to all the mommy members!

[Fjold]

A sharp punch and a hammer.

[G-forceJunkie]

There really isnt a standard, basically any sort of punch, chisle edge, will work. Different shaped tools will give you different texture. Most stippling tools I have seen are hand ground.

[Woodworker2]

Try Brownells. They have special tooling for wood stocks and metal frames.

Metal checkering files http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...ECKERING_FILES

Tools for working on wood http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=1...eckering_Tools

[Rukus]

If you are talking about stippling polymer type parts such as Glock frames, or magpul gear then you need a soldering iron. Doesn't have to be too fancy, you can use the regular soldering iron tips or make your own. Woodburning tool tips work nice as well.

[owenriquez]

I've done it before, a 4" nail- cut the point and needle file the end for design, works good

[MrExel17]

Great, thanks team much appreciate the directions and info!

[BigRich]

Go to a hardware store and buy a metal punch, not too large. Shape the point with a file and go at the work surface . Start around the borders and work towards the center. Change the orientation of the punch tip so the pattern becomes random. Make a couple of tip forms and disperse the marks in the pattern. An alternative is a sharp edged tool where you hit the work surface in such a way as to raise a "tooth". Look at a wood rasp. Same effect. This method will work best with a constant pattern that is well laid out.

Make sure you practice on some galvanized pipe or an old barrel before you get to the actual job. It is a technique that you have to learn first.