Gunsmithing All you stock/grips makers

[ArcticLight]

I'm doing up a set of 1911 grips in purpleheart - just a neat wood.

Difficult to work with, and while my grips are not perfect I'll do another go around.


But found this site on how to get Purpleheart PURPLE again.

I'm thinking this would apply to ALL woods...

Bake at 350 for one hour.


http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/purpleheart.htm

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: All you stock/grips makers

Made some mistakes with this wood but I'll do up another set - you may see these in the FREE section soon..
(They are wet, hard to photograph wet)

 

[Red_SC]

Re: All you stock/grips makers

Those will be unusual when done. I know a guy who used to make harps out of that wood, they looked good.

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: All you stock/grips makers

Thanks - they will look good on a 1911 but these are not perfect so I will probably give them away to someone here...anyone here..

 

[Red_SC]

Re: All you stock/grips makers

I would speak up, but those would look awful funky on my green 1911!

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: All you stock/grips makers

Ah that's where I get green Tulip Poplar and do you up a set!

 

[West H. Jones]

Re: All you stock/grips makers

I made a forend cap for a Shehane laminated stock a few years ago using Purpleheart. When you first cut it the color resembles mahogany. After a day or two exposure to air it changes back to the purple color. No need to bake if you fear you might damage the thin grips.
West