Homemade CZ-52 Grips
A work in progress...just wanted to share.I used a thin piece of wood from the hobby store for the back of each grip(glue and clamp). I didn't feel like routing all afternoon.It works well(don't...
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Hey Sparky,i'm doing the same thing. I had a scrap piece of fairly nice walnut from another project and started what evolved into a CZ 52 grip project. When I'm done I'll post some pics. I want to try...
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Interesting method, Plunkt!I have a checkering kit that I've fooled with over the years. Thought about it too, but not good enough at it yet. I'd hate to screw the grips up after all that fitting and...
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I have stained and am applying tru-oil now so I should have pics soon. I like the way tru-oil, gone over with 0000 steel wool, looks. Sort of a satin finish rather than gloss and gloss really does not...
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I am ready to finish my wood as well. Was going to use Hi-Gloss tung oil, but after reading your post, realized glossy may not be the way to go, as my CZ is parkerized. Thanks.That slot for the grip...
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Hi again sparkyWell I finished, Yes, I found the space for the clip retainer to be the hard part. I used a razor knife, small chisel, and sand paper at various points. Hope these pics come out. Here's...
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Lets try those Pics againhttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q192/dplunkt/DSC01878.jpg
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Boy I have a tough time with pics. Here's the other side of the gun.
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Very nice, Plunkt!I'm afraid I didn't do the contouring as you did. Beautiful.I basically rounded over all edges, trying to keep the front sides thinner, so that the rear of each grip had the most...
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Sparky;Those look great! you have some nice looking grain in those too. I you want to try a glossy finish go for it. If it doesn't like you want it to just go after it with some steel wool or...
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To be honest...the curve in the grip was a "happy accident". I think I will try gloss. Like you said, I can change it if it doesn't work for me.I agree with your earlier comment about pics not doing...
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