[Medevack1]

Hi all, Im new to the world of woodworking, I Just made these wooden hand grips for my 1911 Star Super Modelo, I dont even know where to begin as far as what to use for finishing them. can anyone make a suggestion?
Thank you....

 

[MissionIsMyMission]

What wood is it? I'd suggest aniline dye. Soooo many color choices. Then multiple coats of Tung Oil! That's how I'd do it. :yes:

 

[Medevack1]

What wood is it? I'd suggest aniline dye. Soooo many color choices. Then multiple coats of Tung Oil! That's how I'd do it. :yes:

Thank you i will pick some up after work.:thumbsup:

 

[cabinetman]

Here's some interesting threads.

http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f8/finish-1911-pistol-grips-13453/
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http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f13/custom-pistol-grip-picture-thread-13971/

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[Medevack1]

Here's some interesting threads.

http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f8/finish-1911-pistol-grips-13453/
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http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f13/custom-pistol-grip-picture-thread-13971/

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Thank you!!!

 

[Medevack1]

My second set....

 

[cabinetman]

Now there's a familiar emblem.:yes:
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[Medevack1]

Now there's a familiar emblem.:yes:
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Yes Sir i served with the 160th SOAR out of Ft Cambell KY in Iraq.

 

[Medevack1]

Well today a friend gave me a slab of some type of wood and this is what I got.

 

[Medevack1]

 

[cabinetman]

That's unique all right. Looks like glow in the dark. Maybe I'm just old fashioned.

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[Medevack1]

That's unique all right. Looks like glow in the dark. Maybe I'm just old fashioned.

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Well i had to make them PINK.... And here is WHY. Ive been wanting my wife to go to the gun range with me, she says Handguns are manly... lol so I asked her if i make a gun look girly, will you go? And to my supprise she said YES. So I made her Pink Grips lol

 

[cabinetman]

Well i had to make them PINK.... And here is WHY. Ive been wanting my wife to go to the gun range with me, she says Handguns are manly... lol so I asked her if i make a gun look girly, will you go? And to my supprise she said YES. So I made her Pink Grips lol

At least you're lucky she didn't make you carve daisies.:laughing:

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