Barn Wood Revolver Grips - Making them by Hand!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I love the rough-hewn look of the wood! Those things could sell, Richard.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I learned a little more about the growth rings and the way the wood is cut with this little project. Thanks for watching Santee!

[@DeathsLeprosy]

Hello!

[@prebaned]

All that work I would like to try extra fancy Walnut. The hard part is in the contour with those plow grips. Nice video.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I made a set of faux ivory ones too. It's kind of fun to see how they come out with different types of wood and different techniques. Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKG5c6x4os9-htU

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

I used a technique just like the one you are to antique wood. This might sound crazy but i used a torch to blacken the wood Before i put stain on. Worked great.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I was seriously considering doing that. I should have stained it with my walnut dye, just like I did the wall bracket I made. Thanks for watching!

[@shadowwolf2524]

I have an old H&R model 930 22lr revolver that I bought new in 1979. It's a 4 inch barrel, 9 shot, nickel plated model. It came with black plastic grips. Over the years they cracked and chipped. A good friend of mine made a set of wood grips for it a few years ago. He used 110 year old wood from a barn in Kentucky. They are just beautiful ! He also buffed the nickel finish out for me. I couldn't believe it was the same revolver when he brought it back to me.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'll bet it does look sweet. Thanks for watching!

[@boris2873]

I used to carve ivory, guy I knew made a set of mammoth ivory grips his .44 with the checked texture. Looked really good.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I have a few scraps of mammoth ivory just to play around with. I'd love to make a set of mammoth ivory grips someday, but it sure is pricey!

[@boris2873]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReviewits generally pretty hard, shaping on bench mounted grinder to get the shape close, smooth the surface using different shape carbide bits. A dremel tool doesn't turn that fast but with time might work. Faster the tool spins the easier, my air powered one turned 85k rpm. Sand and polish, they look great 👍

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I've been wanting to get one of the high speed mini grinders to do some detail work, but I'd also like to try it with the tools they used 150 years ago too.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Very nice.. I always enjoy making grips. Much easier then people think.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Just takes a little time. It can also be somewhat relaxing.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview agreed!! i use mostly metal files when i make grips. They work great on wood. I just find filing extremely relaxing..... A recommendation to make replica ubertis and piettas feel much more like a colt. On Replicas there grip frame is a different shape then original colts. I personally find the original colt shape much more comfortable. There are inexpensive replacement rubber grips you can buy. Just make sure there for first gens colts. All colt gens are a little different in shape and size. These replacement grips fit my original colt with almost no fitting. Use these grips as a guide to reshape the uberti or pietta grip frame. Makes the replica feel much more like a real colt. Then make a set of custom grips. Hardest part is reblueing the grip frame. Its a lot of work but worth it.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@snappers_antique_firearms I was considering shaping the grips on the frame to get an exact fit but I didn't want to do the reblueing, maybe on another project.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview completely understand

[@rolfhogfeldt7645]

WoW! I'm impressed! I just finished watching your Taurus revolver video and this was next in the lineup of videos. I caught the thumb nail pic and title and I thought..., Oh what the hell, I already like his other videos, let's watch this over another cup of coffee. I'm glad I did too. I'm never going to make my own grips but this video was soo interesting to watch that now I feel I could at least try just for the fun of it. Really like your other videos and reviews because you're such a down to earth kinda guy. It's like I'm in your shop hanging out with you. Great videos too. Thanks for sharing 👍🤠

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Most of the things I do, started out as just trying it. The way to find out if you can do something or would enjoy doing something is to at least try doing it. Thank you very much for the incredibly kind comment, that's the stuff that makes my day!

[@darrenvanderwilt1856]

Awesome video. Really opened my mind to new ideas.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching too!

[@randyblackburn9765]

The template technique looks like a good way . I might try that on my knife making for scales. Tiger stripe maple or cherry stump root would look good too . Your grips turned out good , I’ve seen some pretty dark grain in hickory axe handles, bet that would look good too .

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'd like to try a bunch of different species if I ever get time! Thanks for watching!

[@jeffallen3382]

Cool video and project Richard!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thank you!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Looked good to me, thx for the vid Richard

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thank you William! I am my own worst critic!

[@Name-ps9fx]

I know when one refinishes GI stocks (M1, M14) linseed oil is one of the recommended final finishes. Nice flat finish, waterproof too.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I have not tried linseed oil yet but I do like the looks and feel of Tru-oil. Thanks for watching!

[@scottmorgan1016]

This was fun to watch. Thanks

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thanks Hillbilly! They were fun to make too!

[@billsummy2412]

That was very interesting pard !

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshuagibson2520]

Can't wait to see more on the under$200 tabletop CNC! I'm sure it's quite capable of a lot more than most folks would believe.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I was a little leery about buying it but so far, I believe it will do what I want it to do.

[@Fireman12-24]

Nice job!!!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thanks!

[@ronnewton606]

very much enjoyed this video

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Awesome, thank you!

[@RogerAdams-z6r]

Can you demonstrate how to make an extended grip ~1/4" for a Diamondback (sidekick) 22 revolver.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I don't have a Sidekick, so I'm not sure how they're grips are made and I've also never tried to make extended grips. I would imagine when you trace out the grip frame on the wood, you could just sketch the back line 1/4" further out. That would probably leave a gap where the frame actually sits though. If you made the grips just a little thicker (wider), would take up some of the distance you're wanting?

[@94twentytwo76]

Absolutely brilliant video Richard! Seriously 💯 Now you just need to shoot that revolver enough to match the grips 🤣🤣 I really do appreciate such good content 🍻

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Lol, Thanks! Have you tried finding 44-40???? That stuff's more scarce than hens teeth! Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@94twentytwo76]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Oh yeah, totally joking about wearing out that revolver 💯🤣 if you did find 44-40 it would be about 2bucks a round

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Nearly all ammo prices have gone sky high, mostly because people will pay the overly inflated price. That's supply and demand for ya!

[@WendYTS44]

Any chance we are getting a holster update anytime soon? :)

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I'm done filming for now, I'll finish it up next weekend but I'll post a picture of the progress on the community page in a few minuets.

[@andrewfett142]

👍🏼nice work

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thanks 👍

[@yoshioharuki5760]

5:44 I think scissors exist for this purpose. It's paper after all.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

You can absolutely use scissors, I like knives! Thanks for watching!

[@seymourwrasse3321]

why couldn't you use the original grips for a rough pattern?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

You can, just take your time with it.

[@michaelhayes7471]

Put a little grease around the grip frame an the glue will not stick to the frame

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I used some of Guns of the West bullet lube, it worked like a charm. Thanks for watching!

[@Dafoodmaster]

was it made out of the broad side?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I show the piece of wood I cut the pieces from in the video.

[@chazcarson8916]

Richard. is there. A. P. O. Box. where you can. Get a. Letter?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

There is not but you can email me @ [e-mail]

[@Tammy-un3ql]

👍👍👍👍

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thank you!

[@luisosvaldoacosta6828]

Muy buenas

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

¡Gracias!

[@xmetguy1]

A few closeups would help.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

The resin Ivory grips I did, came out much better!

[@danthompson1467]

👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thank you!

[@mrb4408]

Awesome vid my friend. I have a BB Version of the pistol and think some real wood(mine are white plastic) grips would look very nice. 👍🏼

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I like making different grips and the original ones look pretty good on here too, who knows what will end up on this revolver. Thank you for watching!