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02-20-2012, 05:39 PM
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My jeweler gave me a side project.
We dropped off my wife's fake Rolex to get the band fixed. We started B.S'ing like we always do and we started talking about guns. He asked if I work on guns. I said I did and could, but it's not my regular line of work. He hands me a tub and says, "Can ya' fix this?"
 Apparently, this Ruger .22 went through a fire. The grips were melted away, but upon closer inspection, that looks to be the worst of the damage. I told him I'd give it a shot. (no pun intended) I started to clean everything up and get the parts dry fit so I could see what's what. I ended up missing three pieces. One of which is the sear spring. (really important) ...but it's looking better.  I used engine paint on the receiver and polished the barrel. (pretty sure it's nickel. It cleaned much easier than steel would have) Now all I need are some grips.  I looked around for the most exotic tree on my property to make some grips out of. Here's what I came up with. I even contoured them for your thumb and fingers. They're quite comfy. I hope the guy likes them.  As soon as everything is good and dry, I'll put it together one last time.
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02-20-2012, 06:43 PM
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Nice work! We'll need a pic when it's done.
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02-20-2012, 06:45 PM
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That is cool.
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02-20-2012, 07:59 PM
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Will do! This urethane is taking forever to dry. Five hours later and it's still tacky on the edges. I did put it on thick though. I can't wait to give it back to the guy. He should be happy with it.
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02-20-2012, 10:06 PM
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Very nice work.
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02-20-2012, 11:50 PM
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Nice work man! I'm sure your Jeweler will really like it when he see's it.
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Brian I know it's not a Chevelle. I still love Chevelles so I hope that counts for something! (70 Olds 442 W30)
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02-21-2012, 07:17 AM
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This turned out very nice. I put it all together this morning when I got up. Check it out......
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02-21-2012, 07:44 AM
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Beautiful work making those grips, looks like a new gun.
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