How to Texture a Polymer Frame

[@MrJeronlewis]

I'm actually surprised how good that simple pattern looks

[@armorers_wrench]

When you do this you can use the polymer box the gun comes in to practice with your wood burner to see how long and how much pressure you need to apply to get the lines perfect. The box it came in is perfect because it's made of the same kind of polymer as the gun. Edit: I can't believe people are hating on this in the comments. You did a good job imo and it looks professional.

[@worldfamousgunshow]

I second this notion. You did a great job buddy. Gave specifics on things about speed and pressure that are imperative to a good outcome. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@dt1productions918]

Just ordered a kit… that’s the best advice I’ve been given so far for practice before. Thank you🫡🇺🇸🫶

[@toddjones3253]

👏👏👏

[@7evYT]

Bro im running around my house trying to find ANYTHING that's similar in material to the glock. You just saved me!

[@robertowens164]

Shame on all the haters he did a great job!!!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You sir.

[@marksc1929]

People hate because they’re insecure… dude did a great job 👍🏻

[@hrlkt3413]

i like

[@ROOSTER-ql5fs]

Straight edge was a great idea!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You. Glad you liked it.

[@sabamonstergaming]

Cleanest lines I've ever seen on a DIY. Nicely done man.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You sir i really appreciate that.

[@DavidQuinones69]

This is an excellent tutorial. Never thought about using a ruler before. I can tell a lot of amateur folks who stipple by hand don't either cuz their lines aren't straight. Really enjoyed this video.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you. glad you enjoyed it.

[@igorcossack8117]

This is pretty good work. I don't understand why someone would hate on this diy job. Clean lines and even distribution.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You i appreciate it.

[@TheHadguardProject]

Stippling isn’t for me mainly because I don’t like how it looks on the firearm but for someone who is into this I think he offers some great advice and insight about stippling

[@midwestg4105]

Good job! There is no way I would have the patience to do this as neatly!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

hahaha Thank you.

[@rodneyhoskins8187]

Nice job. Thanks for the video. Don't sweat the haters. They're the kind of men who get out of the shower to piss sitting down..

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

lmao Best comment yet. Thank You sir.

[@centermass4962]

Lmao. Man thats good shit. Just choked on my dr pepper

[@michaelschwab9563]

Definitely the type of guys that close doors with their hips.

[@250rapid]

For a faster job and unique look, you can always purchase a stipple kit with different patterns soldering iron stippling tips designed for polymer.

[@johnathanbenson8827]

Lassen Sie uns streiten look at pics online it topically is visible through the stipple work and looks like crap. His work turned out ver nice but I’ve seen really rough work because it wasn’t properly prepped.

[@Keepnthem]

This is the video i’ve been looking for. The finished job looks like it was done by a machine! Thank you!!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you. glad you enjoyed.

[@JoN-gs3dv]

Your video was really clear and right to the point. Your stippling job came out awesome

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You i appreciate it.

[@ding174]

Very nice and professional looking job. The straight edge is the correct way of making a great look.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You much appreciated.

[@ob1coyote]

You have much more patience than I do. Nice work.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You very much.

[@brandonbullins]

Looks better than those basic glock grips. I usually use hogue beavertails grips on mine. I like the feel better comes down to preference

[@oOMcCoyOo]

Watched many stippling videos, this is one of the best, thanks 👍

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you I really appreciate it.

[@JoeyOutlaw]

I have only ever done this on my Glock pistols. I like too change the direction and pattern of my stippling for aesthetic purposes only it really makes no difference in grip texture. I recommend you getting a small Dremmel Tool and buying a multi piece bit kit with it. Then i undercut my trigger guards with the grinder attachment, then polish it after. I also use a fine plunge cut bit to outline my stippling and create borderlines around the frame. Then i wire wheel or brush over all the stippling to remove sharp edges and finish it off by polishing everything. Takes a lot of time but its def worth it!!! A quicker way but still as effective is you can buy apoxy resin and graphite polymer powder. You tape of where you want the grip then brush on the resin and sprinkle the powder over it lightly. Then hang it by the trigger guard for 24hrs and your done. Thats a much more aggressive texture tho so it could be irritating on your stomach if you conceal carry for long periods of time.

[@franklinfocus]

Clean bro I like how you were super meticulous about it

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you. really appreciate it.

[@donalddicorcia2433]

I used coins as guides for the curved parts when I stippled my xd. Dimes, pennies, nickels, quarters will give you different radii.

[@1stLtRyan]

If nothing else this is just satisfying to watch. Thanks for the example, wish me luck!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You i appreciate it.

[@jackmarks2176]

Great job, thanks for the tip about the box top for practice.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Glad this helped you out.

[@ChristopherBlake514]

Great work, I’m going about doing a stipple job on my firearm, your probably one of the only guys that actually didn’t sand away any material.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You sir. i really appreciate that.

[@leonardbarron6967]

Old style dot stipple, it will show wear patterns soon, alot of the dots will collapse. This is always someones first stipple pattern, move on this patern is pretty much done. I use kits with various stipple tips.

[@robertplank6284]

CLEAN! Unlike so many other stippling jobs!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You i appreciate it.

[@TheShazaam2000]

Best video I’ve seen on stippling the pistol grip. Thanks for the heads up about the boards/lines. Great work!👍🏾

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Gladyou liked it brother.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

@Brian Soares Apparently your information only comes from your personal opinion "Keyboard Commando" I assume you have never trained a day in your life and the only knowledge you have about firearms is that seen on KZbin videos. but its your opinion and your entitled to it as am i.

[@lazerrred]

The Hobby Gunsmith Nice comeback on J Y, but it probably was not him. 🤷‍♂️. That said, a correct grip is needed and good stippling will definitely help, but training is important also. Or competing in USPSA / IDPA events. You have fun, and meet great people that you can learn allot from.

[@JonDoe-th3xy]

Nice job my man. Same way I go about doing it. I just want to commend you on your attention to detail and your ability to explain to others. Solid resource! Ex35:10 “ Come, all of you who are gifted craftsman. Construct everything the LORD has commanded”

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you brother. I really appreciate your comment, and i like that verse. thank you again.

[@JonDoe-th3xy]

Your welcome. Us like minded people need to stick together, promote one another and pave the road for our future generations. We’re a community even the m&p weirdos lol.

[@oldgoat8861]

I think you did a great job. I am more of a person who prefers duty over asthetics. This stipling IMO is perfect for my use in adding grip and control. Sure you can get fancier laser done, but that is for a person's eye appeal with functionality. Looks Great and alot nicer than the old days of using 3M Step Tread tape, while being easier on the hand and clothing. WELL DONE !!!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You.

[@renelopez2244]

Freaking sweet thanks for taking the time to post

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

Very nice job and very clear instructions! Thanks for the video.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You, I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@Its_Papa_John]

Thank you for this video! I've been stippling since April of last year, I wanna say? I got the texturing down as if it were second nature, but the borders have always been a bit of a struggle for me. That ruler trick definitely helps, I'm hoping to give it a try soon. I'm certainly no pro, but I always recommend prepping frames beforehand, so that the texturing is more uniform and makes your job significantly easier. No need to polish it up since the soldering iron is going to cover up the Dremel marks. Your work is fantastic, thanks again for the video!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Awesome!! glad this helped, and you liked the video.

[@cryptnoticdreams2698]

Job well done brotha look better then some "professional" jobs ive seen done 💯

[@Hardestway]

Looks sick! Thanks for

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You. really appreciate it.

[@gregbarra3276]

I've done a few Surefire polymer flashlights like this. It's not easy. Nice work you did!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You i appreciate it.

[@mikechurchill1071]

That looked great, I’m afraid to start it cause then I’ll have to finish and it looks like a week process!!! Idk if I could stay at it for hours on end. That double undercut looks great as well. That I want to do!!

[@Ephem13]

I've seen people pay good money for half as good looking of a stipple job. Personally, I would be satisfied with any DIY project that worked as intended. If I managed this level of looks, I would be showing it off all the time.

[@rupetv556]

Thanks for the guide, looks really good! will be doing this to my 19x

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Glad you enjoyed it. just take your time doing it.

[@ChmodX]

On a side note, gen 4/5 glocks have the perfect texture. On the 43/43x/48 there's no excuse why they reduced it, particularly for smaller guns that need more grip. I had to get mine stippled, it was almost slippery.

[@knowmater]

i always wondered why people sanded the frame down first. Seems like an irrelevant step and your video just showed me that's true. V. nice job and fun video

[@groundsurvivalstudygracieg4034]

Need to sand it down if it’s a more aggressive pattern from the manufacturer. If there are deep ridges or grooves you’ll want to sand it down first. Also, you can reshape some aspects of the grip that way.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you sir.

[@codyprice2598]

People more than likely sand in grooves to fit to their hand and grip better. Especially glock frames made for hickock 45 type hands. Nice work man. I just like the idea of stippling the perimeters. Not to aggressive not too soft.

[@selfreliance1014]

Good job! 1st time I’ve seen someone do it without sanding it first. Looks great though!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You!!!

[@MilliMillztv]

Bout to f my frame up right now lol

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Just take your time.

[@worldfamousgunshow]

You are a big help brother. Anyone who hated on you probably shoots an xd. Lol. I subscribed and liked. Lots to learn from here.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Glad to be of help, and thank you for the support brother.

[@DeuCeNTX]

that looks great brother... like beautiful chain mail

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you brother!! Much appreciated

[@dillioncowie5220]

Hell of a job man. Super clean. Looks great! 👌

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You appreciate it.

[@toddjones3253]

VERY informative! Great technique tips🙌

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You glad that you enjoyed it.

[@Sdukes001]

Can you do a video on the double undedcut?

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Most Definitely.

[@Tony2Nice]

Awesome video man, great work !

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You Brother i appreciate it.

[@marksc1929]

Nice job ! … just not sure I have that much patience… but again stellar job 👍🏻

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you much appreciated.

[@1stFlyingeagle]

So with all those indented holes. How in freak to you get the dirt and the grime out. Might look cool but sure does seem to make a great trap for grunge.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Easy soapy water and a toothbrush lol. not that difficult.

[@Sneakyjoe69]

Great job what size tip are you using or which tip I’m going to buy the one you put in the link

[@braydonhedden]

Idk why people are hating i think my life and grip on my gun is more important than the aesthetic who cares if its perfect or not its still gonna help you get a firm grip on your firearm.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you brother appreciate the comment

[@simonsears5925]

I just started learning. Thank you for the great vids. This one was exceptional. Can you suggest a light and how you do your ventilation.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Glad you liked it, I like using the harbor freight magnafying halo light its comfortable and helps you see really well, and for ventilation you can either use a fan exhaust out a window. or soldering exhaust kit they sell for electronic soldering.

[@simonsears5925]

@@TheHobbyGunsmith thank you. One more question. Are you going in at angle on that pattern?

[@moneyguard78]

Hello, thank you for this video! I've always thought it was cool, and find it very practical! And visually it looks mega cool! But I never dared to do it myself! But this video inspired me to try it myself! And honestly I was afraid at first after grinding that I couldn't do it well. And my glock then looks like it! But then only one page was finished and I thought cool! just as i wanted it !!! ;-) now my glock is finished 2 days, and can not put it down ... ;-) thank you for the video !!! Greetings from Germany!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thanks Glad to be of help.

[@broadside8326]

hi, i did not liked how you grinded into your handle when placing the undercut.... musst be paper thin on that spot🙈 and the stippling pattern i would had more fine and complicated.... but what i took out of this vid is your idea with the straight edge.... thats worth gold👌🏾 i did my thumbrest on my m&p9c 1st gen using this method(placung straight lines with the ruler)and it came out like lazercut😍 i just used a narrow pointed tip not on fullblast,tipping very lightly and short small dips(by taking small distances and light taps it makes it really sharp).... and pushed the outside with with the straight edge into a very crisp line...wow. i think taking your time and pay attention on that part makes or brakes the job for real. i will use that straight edge on my 17gen5 body wich received the perfect undercut so far....

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Awesome glad this helped you out.

[@jeremyymullins]

Great job, nice teaching style.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You. I really appreciate it.

[@mdotto8707]

Very nice job!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You, i really appreciate it.

[@Djru4real]

That looks nice thanks. Just what I was looking for.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you

[@desertdog5266]

Nice! You made that look easy!

[@carlosguimaraes8435]

Very good job! From Brazil!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You. very much appreciated.

[@edenkenny1361]

Very well done👌

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You sir.

[@brianobrian6637]

Good stuff man! Getting ready to possibly sacrifice one in the name of learning. I can afford to retire one to range only but that's worst case. I'm thinking if I adhere to your suggestions I should be good. I'll let you know if/when I pull "the trigger". Thanks again!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Awesome!!!, Good luck and just take your time. its not a race so just be patient take your time and you will have great results.

[@92GreyBlue]

Would be cool if you angled the dots for different facing grip on different parts of the handle. Like for the back of the handle toward the top you could make them face downward then then as it gets toward the bottom of the back part the dots gradually and consistently begin to face up so that if the pistol kicks the drip stays in place in your hand a little better with the dots facing in these directions. Then as you work your way to the sides from the back of the handle you can make the dots face forward for a sensation of the dots tugging onto your grip. And on the very front you put the dots down at no angle. Or perhaps you could make one row face left and the next row face right or make the individual dots follow a pattern like each one faces a different direction (left/up/right/down) might be cool if you experiment with it. I suppose one could also use different size/shaped tips on the wood burner or even make designs. Just some ideas. Forgive my crude terminology I love guns but I'm still somewhat a beginner as far as learning about them.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

No worries we all start somewhere, I like your input. Look at the starburst pattern on stippling this might kind of be what you described. Stippling as dumb as it may sound is like art in my opinion. Each person will have their own design or pattern idea, layout, etc. I appreciate your feedback and thank you for watching.

[@fondrenbear1]

Great video bro! Great work... you have inspired me to try it on my G22. Appreciate the effort sir !

[@fondrenbear1]

I had to sub after this video .... looking forward to following you brother.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You brother i appreciate the support.

[@MannyScoot]

Good job man, looks nice !

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You Sir.

[@jacobdad2742]

I wonder how many people f'ed up they're pistols after watching this video.

[@ddemby77]

Charlie Jensen I don’t think so? For at home with just a soldering iron? And a one off stipple job on a custom build. I think he should be pretty damn proud of it. Stop hating. Spread love

[@motowerkz3678]

@Charlie Jensen I lol in my head and said, well that just turned a $600 pistol into a $300 pistol. Unless the buyer lives in his moms basement, then you can charge $850 just because of the "custom" stipple job. Its "custom" alright

[@ramaporiver803]

How many people will realize that you spelled there wrong.....

[@SteelBuckeye]

Ramapo River 🤣😂You try to grammar Nazi but you grammar antifa instead.

[@jacobdad2742]

Bwahahahahaha!!!!!

[@fonzcarrillo3355]

Man you made this look so easy

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You brother i really appreciate the comment.

[@mrpresident5186]

I did it to my g22 and it's super easy!

[@07Kimo07]

Man.... You got plenty of time in your hands!

[@toddjames3950]

Is there any added value in bringing down the factory texture with a dremel before starting the stipple work?

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

its supposed to level out the texture and is required on some pistols for more uniform texture.

[@settleschris1965]

Do you do a bigger tool Inbetween the smaller ones or just on size?

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Its the same tool all the way through.

[@Rightupbass]

I just got some talon grips. Ain’t nobody got time for dat! Lol

[@anthonyortiz4538]

You did a fantastic job

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You.

[@anthonyortiz4538]

@@TheHobbyGunsmith you’re welcome brother your video helped me stipple my canik tp9 sc and it came out fantastic

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

@@anthonyortiz4538 Glad to here :)

[@dhsbazooka]

Looks really good!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You I really appreciate that.

[@mr.b3132]

Pretty clean lines....I wish I could trust myself to do recessed borders with a carving tool...afraid I'll slip and gouge the frame

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You sir. patience and going slow will keep you safe.

[@mr.b3132]

I just love the look of the recessed borders...Gona do that to my G45...

[@ainsworthjones]

best stippling tutorial I've seen

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You i appreciate that.

[@REIFTHATHIEF]

Looks crispy to me, good shit.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You brother appreciate it.

[@jeffersonbarbosa7008]

Ficou bom pra caralho, esteticamente e funcional o grip certeza melhorou 100% Parabéns!!

[@sidewinderx20x]

At the end of the day, he's showing you what you CAN do, not what you HAVE todo. You get a free subscribe just for being creative bro. , And a guntuber.I buy 80%'s just so I can do whatever I want to them. Then if I screw it up, POOF I'm out $40 not $500.

[@amoledor]

What was the tip you used out of the kit? There could have been the rounded one or the tapered point?

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Tapered point for fine stippling, and the larger one for a rougher texture. all depends.

[@beachbumsdn80]

Nice lines, but i have to say I prefer a random pattern. Nice job and thanks.

[@philippbecker5392]

Good Job 👍

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you.

[@ChitsanaLoyha]

Is the texture hard or soft after you stipple

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

You can achieve both depending on your preference, if you like it harder then leave alone after stippling, if you like it softer you give it a quick once over with 300-600 wet dry sandpaper to soften up the texture.

[@texaspatriot9159]

Looks good!!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You much appreciated.

[@mikeyeyes7]

Awesome Video! Always looking forward to your videos 👍👍

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you brother i really appreciate that.

[@CadenGaming08]

Clean as hell.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You.

[@martinoschiavon1447]

Good day, can you please tell me at what temperature did you work ?? Thank you

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

i really dont know, the iron i use doesnt have an adjustable thermostat.

[@billycarr1254]

Great job. BTW: The music is dope!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You Brother.

[@jontaylor8188]

He was the only smart one on the internet. Not to sand down where he would be stippling great job not making work harder looks great.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you very much. i really appreciate it.

[@richardv3327]

Just wondering wouldn't that make the polymer a little weaker now and the frame just crack after a lot of recoil?

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Not really Polymer is reinforced with glass, its pretty hard stuff. that being said the liner or less material you leave on the weaker it can become. but modifying in this fashion wont really weaken anything.

[@dt1productions918]

This was great. I appreciate it… keep up the good work 💪🫡🇺🇸

[@extremebreedscatlife]

What do you think works better the soldering iron or the wood burner

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Honestly ive used both, they both work well if your careful.

[@extremebreedscatlife]

@@TheHobbyGunsmith I've used both as well and I think the wood burner gets to hot it melts the plastic to fast but I don't know maybe it's just the materials the tip is made of because of the hear transfer

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

@@extremebreedscatlife I like a hotter tip as it makes life easier for me in my opinion but you do need to be more careful, again ive used both, i just guage the material as i go. glock melts nicer from all other frames ive worked on. worst polymer ive delt with to this date is Beretta Polymer like the Storm. sucks.

[@extremebreedscatlife]

@@TheHobbyGunsmith I've done all kinds as well and I think a lot of the AR pistol grips I've done are the nicest but their like some kind of mix between polymer and a graphite type material but I hear ya. Have a good one God bless

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

@@extremebreedscatlife You too Brother.

[@TeamFish15]

Superb job! Straight up jamming tutorial! I noticed you didn’t Dremel all the factory texture off. I like that better. Seems like a waste of time.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You. I appreciate the comment and glad you liked it.

[@operator0017]

Awesome work Dawg! That shit came out Pimp! I want my piece textured too, now i know what to do. Dat is Fire🔥bro!!!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you

[@michaelenochs4033]

Pretty sweet man, nice job.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You sir. Glad you liked it.

[@davidrucker7900]

Excellent tutorial video! Nice Music too!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you sir. i appreciate it.

[@BLDalton85]

Looks good bro!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You sir. appreciate it.

[@DayLateGamerWill]

Man, I envy you - I would never have the balls to do this and (knowing me) ruin my frame

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

LOL. Just gotta take your time brother.

[@lawman5511]

Someday, somebody is going to invent a tool that does this all at once.

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

The closest I’ve seen up to now has been a waffle iron type tip for soldering iron, but I don’t like it as it leaves a border. Like the salient arms texture. I believe they use that style tip.

[@AlzWorld57]

Great job but I thought for us rookies you could just ad tape strips as guides every so often to make sure you are on point...My 17 may be getting a face lift...Thanks for your work...

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You for the support.

[@zedriccopeland8878]

Damn good job!!

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank You friend i really appreciate it.

[@militiamike]

🐐 great job and great video

[@TheHobbyGunsmith]

Thank you my friend i really appreciate that.

[@militiamike]

I would love for you to stipple my Glock 19… love your work brother