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another whatta ya think...update!

oldemagicsoldemagics Member Posts: 5,846 ✭✭✭
edited December 2007 in General Discussion
of this wood?
got a deal on a pretty small chunk just to see how it looked and worked, but guy wasnt clear if it was S. American or African lacewood
lace007.jpg
yea or nea? want to try stain on a peice this weekend and see how it takes to this odd grain and will post the results
UPDATE:
pic changed to show the difference with stain...took quite a bit of work to get the look you see, as this wood takes the stain almost equally accross ALL the grain.
worth the effort?
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  • wlfmn323wlfmn323 Member Posts: 4,712
    edited November -1
    if it stains right the grain on that would make a unique speciman indeed, until its stained i cant say for sure but, i think i like it.
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  • ZebraZebra Member Posts: 5,762
    edited November -1
    I've always been fond of that dual colored Manzanita wood that grows wild in scrubs of West Coast. Still haven't seen any grips made of it yet, it's beautiful wood.
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  • oldemagicsoldemagics Member Posts: 5,846 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Zebra
    I've always been fond of that dual colored Manzanita wood that grows wild in scrubs of West Coast. Still haven't seen any grips made of it yet, it's beautiful wood.

    if you can find me a couple hunks, ill certainly give it a shot!
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  • Mk 19Mk 19 Member Posts: 8,170
    edited November -1
    I have always loved lacewood, it'll look great once you get them finished. Have you ever done work with Zebrawood or Bloodwood?
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  • buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    dude, there's this store in town that specializes in rare wood from all over. they supply small quantities of lumber for special carpentry or flooring projects. I forgot the name, but I drive by it all the time. I can hook you up with them if you like.
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  • mijelomijelo Member Posts: 1,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Love the pattern.
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  • oldemagicsoldemagics Member Posts: 5,846 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mk19, all the work i have done so far has been with common local woods.
    cherry, walnut, maple, sycamore (american lacewood)
    am always looking for something new, this is the second "exotic" i have tried, made a set for a compact from "ipe" basically a south american ironwood, worked nice, finished well, but is a very tight straight grain that i dont think many would be interested in.
    <br>bushmaster, any new supply sources welcome!<br> still waiting for zebra to post that he is sending some of that manzanita he was talking about!
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  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 23,916 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That will make some really pretty stocks. I would be inclined to think African just because it looks like it's from a dry climate, really tight grained.
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  • guntech59guntech59 Member Posts: 23,188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    heh heh, you said wood.[:D]
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Olde Magics, I cannot see the pix, but gotta ask if you do grips for Ruger revolvers, Single Six, Vaquero?
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  • watrulookinatwatrulookinat Member Posts: 4,693
    edited November -1
    If you want to be differant? Try making some grips out of tile.[:D]
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  • oldemagicsoldemagics Member Posts: 5,846 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    Hey Olde Magics, I cannot see the pix, but gotta ask if you do grips for Ruger revolvers, Single Six, Vaquero?

    right now any flat backed grip, useing a pair of your old ones for patern till i build an in-house patern referal. (they are returned with your new ones un-harmed, just use them for the outline and contour reference)
    not doing wrap style because i would not be certain of getting a tight enough * without matching to frame, which i cant do without an ffl. (unless you are local and want to visit with your gun on you)
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  • oldemagicsoldemagics Member Posts: 5,846 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    If you're looking for some spectacular wood for grips, look no further than...

    http://www.jantzsupply.com/

    You'll need to download their catalog, but they've got about everything imaginable. I order wood from them to make my knife handles. Great prices and their quality is second to none.

    some nice wood indeed, but would be pricey grips as either a matched scale set or one "block" would make 1 set of 1911 grips and not be large enough for many revolvers...but once i get a slightly steady business i will be makeing some of the "high class" sets on a limited basis to judge sales
    EDIT: in the meantime, if anyone has a special request, i will do them with a deposit for the amount of the fancier wood!
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  • dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    I like them. They are blonde enough to look real good on a deep blue gun. I would like a darker wood on a stainless gun.
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  • wlfmn323wlfmn323 Member Posts: 4,712
    edited November -1
    very nice indeed, been wanting to do a set of grips for my ppk, stainless. i tried (dont laugh now,)cedar of all things because i had some blocks the right thickness and didnt require a lot of cutting down, problem was the grips on the pistol were inletted just a smidgeon on the inside, by the time i got the wood down to the right inlet, the darn things split in two on me![:(]
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