calguns 1911 grips input

[highspeed11]

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[T-Bear]

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Would be up for a nice custom made set with thickness.

[RANGER295]

I voted for the large lace before I realized that it was asking if you wanted to buy one. I was just saying I liked it better. Here is a picture of one of my 1911’s with a set of lacewood grips that I made on it.

I have found with lacewood that the depth is best brought out with a clear finish. I have experimented with different oils and the darker it is, the less depth. Also the first set I made got gouged up pretty good because lacewood is very soft. They need some kind of hard finish. I like MinWax (sp?) wipe on poly in a satin. I also have some that I made out of purpleheart. I will try to post a picture later.

[lawnrevenge]

Thanks for the input Ranger295 I'm going to look into prices of wood this week.

[lawnrevenge]

Thanks to a few factors this project is on hold...
I don't have the time to invest right now, and will classes starting up again I will have to put this on hold until summer.