Winter project.

[Marauder]

Today I started a new winter project.. I'm a machinist by trad, I love a challenge and I love to work with my hands. Back to the project.... I got some free wood that looks very nice, not sure what kind it is? I'm attempting to make some smooth Square Butt Magnas. Here are a few photos.

 

[Daddyursus]

Please keep us posted on your progress

 

[RaVis]

That looks like flamed maple. Google "flamed maple" for comparison images.

 

[MRA]

That looks like flamed maple. Google "flamed maple" for comparison images.

This.

 

[Marauder]

I just finished up in the workshop, I have some progress in shaping. I still need to take them down some more, some voids have appeared. But the wood is much thicker then the factory stocks so I have room to take them down.

 

[Mowog]

I agree it looks like flame maple- also known as curly or tiger. I normally use an aniline stain (water soluble)- try it on a scrap piece if your haven't used it before.

Looks nice,

Bob

 

[rbird7282]

They're not voids, they're character!!!
You can always mix a little glue with some of the sawdust to fill them.

 

[Marauder]

They're not voids, they're character!!!
You can always mix a little glue with some of the sawdust to fill them.

I hear ya. I'm still focused, I'm making them with my own hands. I can live with character..

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

Looks nice so far, and agree with those voids - they look natural, and add character.

Wish I had the talent to work with wood like that. That would look like a pile of hot garbage, if I was making those grips, lol. Wood working is not my forte.

Do you plan on checkering the grips? If so, how will you put those in?

 

[Marauder]

Looks nice so far, and agree with those voids - they look natural, and add character.

Wish I had the talent to work with wood like that. That would look like a pile of hot garbage, if I was making those grips, lol. Wood working is not my forte.

Do you plan on checkering the grips? If so, how will you put those in?

No I'm not checkering, I tend to like smooth stocks on my revolvers.