Poly Ivory ???
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Poly Ivory ???
Can one checker the faux ivory grips? Do standard stock checkering tools work. I just picked a set of panels for my 1911... and, well... they just seem "plain"!
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
And... Cabelas has D&H aluminum 30-rnd AR mags in their stores for $14.99, even tho' the KC store's shelf tag said $19.99, when the clerk scanned 'em, they were $14.99!
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
AFAIK, yes - and/or scrimshaw them, add inlays, etc, too............Griff wrote:Can one checker the faux ivory grips? Do standard stock checkering tools work. I just picked a set of panels for my 1911... and, well... they just seem "plain"!
IMO an electric sheckering tool might melt the material from the friction/heat.
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
Yes, you can.
Try an inconspicuous spot first, though.
"Synthetic" ivory varies considerably in composition, some is more "chippy"
and fragile, some is softer, some harder, and so forth. As has been alluded to,
some melts more readily. Most of the stuff I've used takes a nice polish with
600 grit wet 'n dry, then tripoli, and finally jeweler's rouge. Traditional checkering
tools should work okay, but they may load up quickly. Again, depends on the
plastic.
In a previous life as a maker and restorer of historic flutes and recorders I
had the opportunity to work to work with ivory. Man, you can see why elephants
were hunted for it. Easy to work with, beautiful, sturdy, and it finishes
beautifully. Did I mention how beautiful it is?
-Stretch
Try an inconspicuous spot first, though.
"Synthetic" ivory varies considerably in composition, some is more "chippy"
and fragile, some is softer, some harder, and so forth. As has been alluded to,
some melts more readily. Most of the stuff I've used takes a nice polish with
600 grit wet 'n dry, then tripoli, and finally jeweler's rouge. Traditional checkering
tools should work okay, but they may load up quickly. Again, depends on the
plastic.
In a previous life as a maker and restorer of historic flutes and recorders I
had the opportunity to work to work with ivory. Man, you can see why elephants
were hunted for it. Easy to work with, beautiful, sturdy, and it finishes
beautifully. Did I mention how beautiful it is?
-Stretch
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
Yeah, I was just going to try with a hand checkering set of files. Nothing fancy, hopefully I won't ruin 'em!Pete44ru wrote:AFAIK, yes - and/or scrimshaw them, add inlays, etc, too............Griff wrote:Can one checker the faux ivory grips? Do standard stock checkering tools work. I just picked a set of panels for my 1911... and, well... they just seem "plain"!
IMO an electric sheckering tool might melt the material from the friction/heat.
.
Griff,
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
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AND... I'm over it!!
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
Good or bad, lets see the results.
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
Keep your expectations low.Mescalero wrote:Good or bad, lets see the results.
Griff,
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
Re: Poly Ivory ???
I second the request to show us the results. I would have ordered them with checkering as I know I would bugger them up! I have a Gunscrafter Commander on its way and I'm looking for some some nice panels to dress I up. I will wait to see how yours go.
Mike Johnson,
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
I did my first banjo when you could still get real ivory, so I did a couple of small inlays. Just the position dots but I still look at them every now and then for appreciation.stretch wrote:Yes, you can.
Try an inconspicuous spot first, though.
"Synthetic" ivory varies considerably in composition, some is more "chippy"
and fragile, some is softer, some harder, and so forth. As has been alluded to,
some melts more readily. Most of the stuff I've used takes a nice polish with
600 grit wet 'n dry, then tripoli, and finally jeweler's rouge. Traditional checkering
tools should work okay, but they may load up quickly. Again, depends on the
plastic.
In a previous life as a maker and restorer of historic flutes and recorders I
had the opportunity to work to work with ivory. Man, you can see why elephants
were hunted for it. Easy to work with, beautiful, sturdy, and it finishes
beautifully. Did I mention how beautiful it is?
-Stretch
That stuff stinks when you cut it, though.
"I'll tell you what living is. You get up when you feel like it. You fry yourself some eggs. You see what kind of a day it is."
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Re: Poly Ivory ???
Well, to set a point of reference, this is what I hope to have them look like when done... if I'd have seen these first, I'd have ordered them, instead of doing my own! And if you don't want to tackle them yourself, the ones pictured below are from Boone Trading Company.
Griff,
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There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
SASS/CMSA #93
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GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!