Grip/Stock Making

[lsu fan]

Anyone on here does any grip/stock building? I would like to make my own grips for my BHP in the future, and I'd like to know how to get started.

Where can I find pieces of cocobolo for grips?

Is there any kind of literature that might be useful before getting started?

I'm planning on doing some checkering and maybe a very basic engraving. I can't draw very well, but for some reason I've got the envie to take a shot at it. My grandfather used to do a lot of work when he was alive, but he was also much more patient than I am, and a dentist (steadier hands).

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[charliepapa]

always wanted to give this a try.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=268099

 

[Guate_shooter]

NOT really what you looking for but you would still probably find this quite interesting.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=268099

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=182832

 

[lsu fan]

Thanks guys... I guess all I need to do now is find some wood

 

[Guate_shooter]

You might wanna PM Grits, he builds cabinets, tables etc etc etc

for a living so he might have some scraps of the "pretty" stuff