Pistol Grip Design
Pistol Grip Design
A buddy of mine wants a pipe designed to match his colt 45 pistol. We've come up w/the design, but I've been racking my head for how to best creeat the diamond cut..
Exacto knife razor blade? sand paper wrapped around a thin piece if rectangular metal?
Of course the pattern will be drawn on first. a real challenge to not make it look 'kitsch' and a cheap basket pipe.. but at least he's working w/me on what is checkered and what is going to be smooth...
we also looked for one of the colt medallions as below.. so if anybody has one sitting around that isn't in use.... i might be interested
medallion...
instead I'll be carving this on the bottom of the shank (w/out the horse)... or top I guess if you have the tobacco burny end pointed down..
tks
james
Exacto knife razor blade? sand paper wrapped around a thin piece if rectangular metal?
Of course the pattern will be drawn on first. a real challenge to not make it look 'kitsch' and a cheap basket pipe.. but at least he's working w/me on what is checkered and what is going to be smooth...
we also looked for one of the colt medallions as below.. so if anybody has one sitting around that isn't in use.... i might be interested
medallion...
instead I'll be carving this on the bottom of the shank (w/out the horse)... or top I guess if you have the tobacco burny end pointed down..
tks
james
Re: Pistol Grip Design
Hi James,
guess you will have to use a knurling tool for that pattern - like these: http://brassandtool.com/Metal-Cutting.html
Best regards, Jens
guess you will have to use a knurling tool for that pattern - like these: http://brassandtool.com/Metal-Cutting.html
Best regards, Jens
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Re: Pistol Grip Design
I will say a "Hello" to the community next days, but let me answer to this I know...
They are called "checkering tools" or "chequering cutters" and here is an example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxWkY9hyMhs
You can find them here: http://www.peterdyson.co.uk/
Also in USA, but I will search for the link.
They are called "checkering tools" or "chequering cutters" and here is an example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxWkY9hyMhs
You can find them here: http://www.peterdyson.co.uk/
Also in USA, but I will search for the link.
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http://www.kg-pipes.gr
http://www.kg-pipes.gr
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That's for USA: http://dembartco.com/products.htm
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http://www.kg-pipes.gr
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Re: Pistol Grip Design
Yep, checking file is what you want. I got mine from Otto Frei:
http://www.ottofrei.com/store/home.php?cat=852
Also useful for adding thumb serrations to the spine of knives.
http://www.ottofrei.com/store/home.php?cat=852
Also useful for adding thumb serrations to the spine of knives.
Re: Pistol Grip Design
KurtHuhn wrote:...adding thumb serrations...
I, uh, think I'll pass on serrating my thumbs, dude. Cheers tho.
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Re: Pistol Grip Design
Have you any idea how quickly you can shape a pipe if you have serrated thumbs?
Re: Pistol Grip Design
Strangely enough, no, I hadn't considered it.
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Re: Pistol Grip Design
You'll thank me some day.
Re: Pistol Grip Design
Sas: I think KH means the jimping on the back of the blade to keep your thumb from slipping off the back of the blade.
jogilli: You making a 1911 pipe?
jogilli: You making a 1911 pipe?
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Re: Pistol Grip Design
You should connect with Jonathan Drake (PipesByDesign). I doubt he's done that actual pattern, but he may have some insights for you.
Re: Pistol Grip Design
All
Thank you for your input.... research on...
Enjoy
james
Thank you for your input.... research on...
Enjoy
james
Re: Pistol Grip Design
Honest, no fake-jake!Sasquatch wrote:Jimping isn't a word. Please?
"Lashing Grommets/Jimping - These terms refer to notches that are designed into the back lower part of the blade for better thumb control."
http://www.ebladestore.com/glossary.shtml
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