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I am still working out a few issues before I have the process going how I want it to go. It is not issues with the machine but with my ignorance. I seem to be a slow learner. I haven't carved any...

Blur seemed to work best for smoothing them out. Now I need to carve them to see what happens.
Thank You Dan!

Sorry, I haven't been here for a while.
I am currently doing the backside of the grips by hand.
The pattern I am using for the front is from a scan I did with some grips provided to me by a...

I have been practicing and think I almost have things down pat.
Here are 2 sets, walnut burl and sycamore.

http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac219/burlsource/january/g003.jpg
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After I have everything perfected I will be breaking into my stash. I set aside a few sets of Ironwood Burl scales as well as a mix of different types of burl that I had stabilized by K&G. As I am...

When I carved this time I used a single piece that was 2 x 10 inches instead of 2, 5 inch pieces. I placed this in the sled for carving. Some of the wood I will be using for grips can be pretty...

I read the PMs. Thank You for the new files and the info for the jigs.

I just carved with the new files you made for me Dan.
Thank You. It worked out great.

The photo shows what I just carved....

Thank You for sending the MPW files.
The jigs and countersink bits look like really good tools to have. Is there somewhere they can be purchased online?

Where I work I get requests to make 1911...

Thank You AskBud.
I will do it just as you said. Thank You for the step by step directions. Sounds easy enough.
Thanks again, Mark

The cut out and back pockets were simple to do with your...

Now there are a couple more things I need to figure out. I will be reading through the software manual and tips to see if I can find a solution. If anyone would like to give advice or any directions...

I just finished carving the patterns that PCW posted.
This worked out much better than anything I have tried so far. I placed the 2 patterns on a board 2" x 10" because that is the size I have for...

Thank You PCW and Ask Bud.
I am going to try what you both recommended and will post my results.
Thanks again and Merry Christmas
Mark

When I go to the pattern editor the scan looks good as far as detail goes. The logo and checkering are prominent and clear.
When I go to designer and load as a pattern the dimensions read 7.15...

Carving was a big time failure.
1st The carved grips came out to about 80% actual size.
2nd Even prominent details did not carve. Example; round logo in center.
3rd Strange carved area in lower...

I spent a good bit of time reading the different tutorials and whatever other info I could find. In order to make an exact duplication looks like I need to scan the grips I have. Built a quick...

I have gone back and re-read these two issues of Tips. I think I know where the problem came from.

bjbethke mentioned scanning the grips I have.
These have checkering and a logo that I would...

The pattern shown in your thumbnail is different than the one I downloaded.
I am assuming that is your personal pattern for grips.
Do you make pistol grips?
If yes.....Would you be willing to...

I went to the threads that related to pistol grips. There I found a download labeled (GunGrips1ptn.)
When I loaded the pattern on my machine and carved them they were not the correct size.

My...

Thank You both for your response.
I read the thread you mentioned and downloaded a pattern in one of the threads I found with both grips. I must have done something wrong because when I carved them...

Is anyone using their carvewright to carve pistol grips?

I was curious if there are any patterns available for purchase?
Maybe someone has some hints, tips or tricks to share.

I have been...