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kruger

10-16-2006, 02:38 AM

Will be doing some grips for a short time. Need to get up some funds for a project that I have in the works.

I HAVE MANY WOODS THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN THIS THREAD. IT CHANGES ALL THE TIME, SO IF YOU HAVE SPECIFIC NEEDS, THEN JUST ASK, I MAY HAVE JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

BECAUSE OF THE RISE IN SHIPPING COSTS AND GAS PRICES, ALL 45 FRAME AND EMAG FRAME PANELS ARE NOW $30 FOR THE LABOR

OK folks, I am ready to take orders for custom E/X Mag grip panels. I am going to do this two ways. First, I am going to make sets from wood that I have and sell at one price, sorta like store stock. And second, I will charge a flat rate to make a set for you and you supply the wood. The store stock wood will change from time to time, just depends on what I get, and I am always looking for good stuff. I will update this post as my stock changes.

There are a coupla things that you need to know.

FIRST , these are wood grips, and they are not indestructable. If you get to ambitious with tightning the screw, then you will eventually crush the wood and that screw will not hold anymore. I will provide mounting screws with all the grips that I sell. They are a bit longer than the stock screw and allow me to have more wood under the screw head. But, I will only do Hardwoods and the South American stuff is reall hard and dense. So you would really have to work hard a crushing out the screw holes.

SECOND . I have no intention of applying stain or finish to these grips. The reason that I dont want to do this is that there are so many different stains and finishes out there. The right stain will drastically change the look of the wood. The store stock grips will have either a clear Teak Oil or I will use Danish Oil in Dark Walnut. These two soak into the wood and seal it up. I will apply either of these two to your grips if you specifically ask me to. Varnish, stain, or Poly is something that you need to decide for yourself. But, the grips will be ready to accept any stain or finish that you decide.

THIRD . There are two styles of grip panels for the Emag. First is a flat panel, sorta like the stock Emag panel. It will be 1/4 inch or less thick. If you look at it from the side, it will look sorta like this: [
The other style is one that has a curved shape, kind of like a 45 grip panel and, when seen from the side, will look sorta like this: ( The style that you choose is important because the thickness of the wood that is needed is different for both. The Flat style can be done with any wood that is from 1/4 to 5/16 thick. The curved style needs to be 5/16 to 3/8 thick. 1/2 inch will work, but there is a lot of wood that would have to be removed to get it down to a managable size. But, If you have large hands, and like a large grip, then the 1/2 inch size will fit the bill. I can also make a regular 45 frame grip panel and I am still thinking about making a panel for the 90 deg frame, altho I havent decided on that yet. The 90 deg panel is a bit complex and would be difficult to sand properly. Will let you know on this later. The 45 grip panel is readily available just about every where you can buy gun parts, and there are many custom grip makers out there. But, if you want one, I can do it. PM me for pricing

FOR E/X MAG PANELS
Any wood that you provide me MUST be a min. of 5 1/4 inches long X 2 1/4 wide.
These are the minimum dimensions that I can work, and there is very little leeway with this size. Bigger is better, and will give me the ability to utilize the best possible grain structure that the wood has.

Choosing wood . I will try to do any hardwood that you send me. But, be aware that there are some woods that do not co-operate with you. Burl and Birdseye wood can be difficult to get smooth and can chip very easy. Do a little research and try to learn a bit about the wood that you are looking at. Most times, you can Google a wood and find out if it is a good cantidate for a grip frame. Also, some of the Spalted wood sold on Ebay is an end cut. Think of the end of a 2x4. All the wood fibers is on the short side, the thickness of the piece. This will make a poor choice for a grip panel. There will be very little strength to the wood and will break very easy. If you buy a ready cut grip set on Ebay, look to see which way the grain of the wood is going. Just make sure that the grain is NOT going on the shortest measurement of the wood. I.E., 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 3/8. The grain shoud be either going in the direction of the 5 1/4 or the 2 1/2, not the 3/8. I will try to post pics that better explain this later. Also, there are exotic, burled woods that have been "stabilized" or "placticized" These woods have been pressure injected with a plastic to keep the wood from cracking or chipping. This stuff is very tough to work and really eats up a sand belt. If you are going to send me one of these, I have to limit the thickness to 3/8 thick. 5/16 works better in this stuff cuz I wont spend all night just trying to get it down to a workable thickness. Stabul is one brand name that does this kind of wood. But, the wood that you can get is just incredible to look at and is truly one of a kind.

PRICING:

YOU PROVIDE THE WOOD:
Flat panel: 30$, includes shipping(US shipped) and grip panel screws (wood size min. 5 1/4 X 2 1/4 X 3/16 to 1/4)
Curved panel: 30$, includes shipping and grip panel screws (wood size min. 5 1/4 X 2 1/4 X 5/16 to 3/8)
I cannot ship these to Canada for this price. If you are in canada, then the price will be slightly higher. You will only be charged the actual difference in shipping.

45 GRIP PANELS: $30 plus price of wood

STOCK WOOD:
Heartwood. This wood is very red and if from Central America. 1/4 in and 1/2 availible. Lots of this wood availible

American Walnut. You guys know what this is. 5/16 Also, lots of this availible

American Cherry. 5/16 9 sets availible

Granadillo (Yucatan Penninsula, Mexico) Brown with dark grain. 1/4

White Oak Americal wood and very light colored. Nice.

Exotic Wood:
Prices vary, contact me for prices.

Zebrawood. From Africa and this stuff is very nice. 5/16 and have several sets.

Figured Black Walnut. This stuff will finish out just beautiful. 1/4 in. 6 sets

Brazilian Rosewood. This stuff I bought for me a set on my Xmag. Will have two sets availible. 5/16 3 sets availible

Mexican Bocote. A hardwood that is Yellow with Black random grain in it. Just insane the way that it looks. 5/16 several sets availible.

African Mohogany. This wood is very dense and is a creamy color with little black specks. 1/4 in. 4 sets availible

African Black Ebony. Jet black, dense and hard. 3/8 1 set availible

Cocobolo (Mexico). Different shades of Orange with Black streaks 3/8

Ribbon Mohogany, Africa. This a golden shaded wood, with what looks like waves in the grain, irredecent sheen to it. Very pretty. Pics up soon.

Kingwood. Dark Brown and Black grain. Lots of contrast and great grain.

Canarywood. This wood has a sorta rainbow of colors across it. Distinct lines and contrast.

PrimaVera Also know as White Mohogany. Very pretty with an irredecent sheen
MANY MORE NOT LISTED. JUST DOESNT PAY TO TRY AND KEEP THIS UP TO DATE

Please post in this thread what you want, then Email me an order. That way, we can both keep things less confused.

When emailing and order, please do the following.

Subject line should read: WoodGrips.
Tell me what you want, in what wood, or when you are going to ship the wood to me. It would also help if you specified if you have large or smallish hands. This helps me kinda know how much wood to leave on the curved grip panels. Also, please include your Online name, i.e. "kruger", and the paypal address that you paid, or will pay from. Also a return adress to mail it to you, even if you ship your wood to me. That way, I do have a record of your adress to return your panels to you. If I havent received an Email from you, then you dont have an order in.

[B]PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR ONLINE NAME IN THE PAYPAL REMARKS
Paypal adress:
Email adress:
Will also accept US POSTAL MONEY ORDER.

kruger

10-16-2006, 02:39 AM

Here are some examples of the type of wood that is availible. Please note that these are just examples of the wood, and are here just to kinda show you what different kinds of woods look like. These are early attempts and are flowed in some way or another. Also, I am not a photographer, and it shows. True colors are not well represented in these pics. I will update this post as the inventory changes.

This one is called Morado, a wood from South America. It is an example of a finished product.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010805_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39170.html)

This is called Kingwood, also from South America. This one is not for sale. It was my first attempt and is flawed.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010809_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39172.html)

This one is called Heartwood, from Central America. This set has had no stain or seal on it. It is raw sanded wood. It is an example of a finished product.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010789_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39161.html)

This one is called Ambrosia Maple, from the USA. This one has only one flaw, the mounting screw is a bit off center. This wood is almost impossible to find like this. This one was made and I have never found anymore like it. This is just an example of the crazy colors that you can get in a grip. If this is what you want you must be willing to wait until I can find some more close to this style. Very hard to find.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010807_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39171.html)

This one is called Red Mallee burl, from Australia. This is an example of the "stabilized" or "plasticized" wood. THis wood is very hard to get and is very expensive. You must be willing to wait for me to try to find this wood. I do not have any on hand and it will take time to find, if I can find it at all.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010760_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39066.html)

This image is of three woods that I just got in. Click on image to get a better look.
The one on the left is Figured Black Walnut. With stain, this will look great.
The one in the middle is Brazilian Rosewood. This stuff is just awsome when finished.
The one on the right is called Bocote. A Mexican Hardwood. It will finish like glass, and yes, it is Yellow and Black.
http://img424.imageshack.us/img424/1556/p1010868vy6.th.jpg (http://img424.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010868vy6.jpg)

An example of Dye'd and stabilized wood. This set is a two color set, Green and Black. This set is going on a custom E-Tac that I have in the works. Other colors are availible and I am working on getting a list of the different colors .
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/40000/P1020364_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/40531.html)

kruger

10-16-2006, 02:41 AM

Finished grips that either are going to customers or are in stock.

Ebony Grips
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010851_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39290.html)

Cocobolo Grips
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010864_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39320.html)

Cocobolo Grips
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020016_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39431.html)

Leopardwood
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010866_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39355.html)

Mexican Bocote
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010872_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39361.html)

Zebrawood
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1010920_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39413.html)

Cherry
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020002_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39427.html)

This one is Black Walnut
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020003_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39426.html)

Red Mallee Burl, with a Poly coating, these will just be awesome
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020097_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39483.html)

Ribbon Mohogany. Brown and Golden. These grips just glow golden in the light. Its almost irredecent the way that they look. And, as always, I cant get it to show up on the camera.
The top set has the grain running horizontal, and the bottom set has the grain running vertical.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020111_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39492.html)

ojhspyro89

10-18-2006, 02:37 PM

These are nice....

Thats some good looking stuff!

kruger

10-18-2006, 09:09 PM

Thanks, I am getting better at making these.

Kingwood Horizontal grain
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020199_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39519.html)

Canarywood. This is a golden wood with streaks of brown and red in it. And, as usual, I cant get it to show up with my massive photographic skills.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020205_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39540.html)

This is called Prima Vera, sometimes known as White Mohogany. It has a grain structure that looks almost irredecent. Very nice.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020212_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39601.html)

Granadillo. It has rays that glow at different angles of the light. Very nice.

http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/CIMG0014_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/39951.html)

kruger

10-20-2006, 08:44 PM

Added Brazilian Rosewood and Granadillo wood. Should be here in the next coupla days. Will post pics.

Carbon Blue

10-22-2006, 05:59 PM

bump for some awesome grips

kruger

10-23-2006, 04:19 PM

Thanks C.Blue. Also, I did clarify some things in the first post. Also, I plan in the next coupla days to update the pics. I will try to get better pics that show the colors of the wood. The pics that I have really do not do justice to the wood that I am working with.

kruger

10-24-2006, 07:56 PM

I am starting to get PM's on these grips. And, I dont mind, but if you decide to order a set of grips from me, then I do need you to send an email to me with the information that I asked for in the first post. This does a coupla things. First, it gives me a reference for your order with what you want and where to sent the grips to. Second, the PM's are limited and will have to be purged eventually. I am old and my memory is not what it used to be. I do have a photographic memory, but I also have a problem with recall :p

Thanks for the interest guys.

behemoth

10-25-2006, 01:01 PM

any thought in doing .45's?

Also, could you get matching wood in a round stock, for a pump handle?

If so, i'd be intersted in working on a project with you :)

kruger

10-25-2006, 04:40 PM

Sure, I can do 45 panels. I am not so sure about the pump handle. I mean, I can probably do it, but I am not set up right now to do it. But I may be able to work something out. But it does depend on how quick you are looking to get it done. PM me with what you are thinking about and we can work something out. Oh, and the matching wood is not a problem

kruger

10-26-2006, 04:33 PM

RavishingEddie, I got your wood today. Will get them back to you as soon as I can.

RavishingEddie

10-26-2006, 05:48 PM

:clap: What do you think of them? Take your time :bounce:

kruger

10-26-2006, 06:10 PM

They look real good, but they will look better after I have sanded them. You will like ;)

kruger

10-27-2006, 06:42 PM

Warpfeedmod, your grips are finished, will try to get them out on Monday. Emailed you.

kruger

10-30-2006, 06:58 PM

Warp, got yours in the mail today. WIll start on the others tonight. Had a big weekend and did not have time to work on anything. But will catch up in the next coupla days. To the guys that sent me wood: Should be finished this week and will post up on progress.

kruger

10-31-2006, 05:21 PM

Ravishing Edd, got yours finished and will try to get them in the mail tomorrow. Like I said, you will like.

warpfeedmod

11-01-2006, 10:36 PM

surfbum

11-01-2006, 10:57 PM

awesome looking grips

any chance you would do hyperframe grips?
let me know if you would

thanks

kruger

11-02-2006, 08:27 AM

I dont see why not. I dont have a set of the grips to go by, but if the interest is there, then I will get some. Will send you a PM.

RavishingEddie

11-02-2006, 11:27 AM

I dont see why not. I dont have a set of the grips to go by, but if the interest is there, then I will get some. Will send you a PM.

My cocobolo grips are the best looking ones :clap: :headbang: Can't wait to put them on my Emag. Maybe then I will do better on the MOTM. :cry:

kruger

11-02-2006, 04:08 PM

Got yours in the mail today Rav. Ed. Sorry I didnt get them in yesterday, but had a real job that I had to deal with. Should be there in about 2 or 3 days. And, yes, those are yours in the pic in the thread. :cool:

And, I updated the wood that I have, added a pic of the new wood.

FinchMan

11-04-2006, 11:19 PM

those are awesome grips!

Have you though of trying to make some with palm contours? Kinda like the old smart-parts wood wraparound grips.

I was looking at some wood stocks the other day and came across this:
http://www.gun-parts.com/marlinstocks/mar16_03.jpg

it says it's "laminated pepperwood." I think it looks really cool, but I don't know how much patterns there would be on something as small as grip panels.

kruger

11-05-2006, 12:06 AM

Thanks, I am trying. Palm swells I am working on. I make two types of panels, the flat kind, sorta like the stock grip panel, but a bit thicker. And an curved panel, it is thicker in the middle and tapers off on either side. The Smart Parts grips with the finger grooves are not something that I can make. There is more to that than you realize. Those were made on a mill and there is lots of wasted wood in milling one of those. I am doing these by hand and fitting every one, just to make sure that they work.

And, I have looked at the laminated wood. The example that you have there is really nice, lots of figure and contrasting color. As for how it would look on a grip panel, just look at the grip on the stock, that is about the same size. There is lots of grain on it and would show very well.

FinchMan

11-05-2006, 12:33 AM

kruger

11-05-2006, 12:44 AM

any particular color? I can get just about any color, or color combo that you can ever want. From snow white to jet black, and everything between the two. The stuff that interests me is all natural, not laminated or plywood. But, your interests may be elsewhere. If you read my first post, I charge a flat rate to do the grips, then the wood is extra. You can buy my wood, or send your own. Makes me no difference which way you do it.

Oh, and the wrap around grips are pretty comfy, but they are too complicated for me to do. Besides, you can still buy those grips, but not in E/Xmag form.

Dark Frost17

11-05-2006, 09:15 AM

i think i would like a pair.....just havt to think about the wood i want..... :confused: so many ti choose from....

kruger

11-05-2006, 11:49 AM

The nice thing about it is that you are not limited to the wood that I have.

kruger

11-06-2006, 06:53 PM

Styg: Yours are ready. Will try to ship them tomorrow.

Lupis Fidelis: Got your letter today, will get your gips in the mail tomorrow.

StygShore

11-06-2006, 10:21 PM

Sounds good, cant wait to get them - I'll order the pearce insert and snap some pics of them for ya once I get the finish on them

How did the bloodwood turn out? Pretty much like the heartwood? just harder to work with?

Thanks so much

Styg

kruger

11-06-2006, 10:36 PM

That Bloodwood works like Iron. Tough stuff. Should last forever, just keep termites away from it :D

kruger

11-07-2006, 02:21 PM

Styg: ON the way

Lupis Fidelis: Also on the way.

Enjoy fellas :cool:

Dark Frost17

11-10-2006, 08:22 PM

what can you tell me about the

This one is called Red Mallee burl, from Australia. This is an example of the "stabilized" or "plasticized" wood.

and those types of wood?
also.... do you have any white wood?.... like all white....

StygShore

11-10-2006, 08:35 PM

kruger

11-11-2006, 03:58 AM

what can you tell me about the

and those types of wood?
also.... do you have any white wood?.... like all white....

The Red Burl that I have pictured is a set that I am slowly doing. The wood gets that way (the burl) when something happens to the tree. Damage, disease, a few other things will cause it to happen. I am no tree expert, but the thing that interests me is that you can get incredible grain patterns, and every one is unique, no two are the same. The problem with this stuff is because the grain runs wild, in different directions, it is prone to chipping and cracking. Well, what they do is pressure inject a type of plastic into the wood, to keep it from chipping or cracking as it dries. Makes for pretty wood, but it also makes for tuff stuff to form. It sands like a very, very hard plastic. And the wood is NOT cheap. That set of burl that I have in the pic will probably not get sold, because I have put too much in the wood. Now, having said all that, if you are interested, then I can do the burl, but I cannot make any guarantees that the wood will not chip while I am finishing it.

Sorry, forgot to post about the white wood. Yes, there is a white wood, called Holly. Supposed to be about as white as wood gets naturally. No, I dont have any at this time. You can go to crafts on Ebay and look under woodworking in the lumber section. There is more wood there than you ever knew existed. It will give you an idea of what is availiable

kruger

11-11-2006, 04:09 AM

First coat of poly on the heartwood and bloodwood.... they are lookin sweet

Did you oil the heartwood panels before you sent them back? they looked a lot darker, and are actually finishing darker than the bloodwood ones ( ie, will most likely be used rather than the bloodwood )

Ordered the wrap arounds this afternoon, should have them in a week or so... then we will put it all together and commence the major promoting of Kruger's skills!!!

still can't believe these are all done by hand, they are beautiful!!!

I did find two 1/4 inch pieces of the bloodwood that would make good panels. Tight fit to get 2 sets out of these pieces though, but I may send it your way for a friend, and maybe a set of 45s for my Sniper II.

These pics dont even do the work Kruger is doing justice, these pieces are so smooth and nice looking, they dont even need a finish applied to use them

Styg

Yea, sorry. I was in my groove and after I finished doing the mods on your grips, I just started to put the Teak Oil on. Once I started, there was no way to just stop. Had to finish them both. If it is a problem, then I can make another set

And, I need your opinion on the two sets. Too big?, too sloped? Not big enough?

I do look forward to seeing them on the Bone daddy. Should look great!

Lupis Fidelis

11-11-2006, 12:42 PM

And my new grips are here!

Sweet! To all of you who are considering picking up some grips from Kruger you will not be disapointed. I will post pics real soon.

kruger

11-11-2006, 05:07 PM

Thanks Lupis, hope you enjoy them :D

StygShore

11-11-2006, 05:44 PM

Yea, sorry. I was in my groove and after I finished doing the mods on your grips, I just started to put the Teak Oil on. Once I started, there was no way to just stop. Had to finish them both. If it is a problem, then I can make another set

And, I need your opinion on the two sets. Too big?, too sloped? Not big enough?

I do look forward to seeing them on the Bone daddy. Should look great!

No, not a problem the teak oil made the color really pop out on them, I suggest you teak oil all of them to bring out the grain in the wood. It did make a vast difference in the color when I put the poly on them, the Heartwood grips came out darker than the Bloodwood, but without as much definition in the grain ( that would be soft wood to hard wood difference I think )

As far as the curve, I have small hands, so the panels are beautiful for me - curve on them though slight is nice, very comfy. The thicker curved grips are also very comfy, the curve is perfect. I think those with larger hands or that wear thicker gloves will love the feel even more. The back of the grip will fill their palm very well, and with it tapering down toward the front it will allow them to get their fingers all the way into the trigger guard area to really work the trigger.

I got 2 coats of poly, and though my skills with a paintbrush and finishing are by no means good, they turned out sweet ( if anyoen else is goignt o hit them with a coat of poly, make sure you use a GOOD brush with natural bristles, or a foam brush. I had a cheap brush with natural bristles, and it put a lot of bubbles in the finish, so I had to really work the first layer of poly down to get it smooth again for the second coat.

Styg

kruger

11-11-2006, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I know what feels comfortable to me, but I am kinda strange, just ask my wife. On the curved panels, I do make the backs a bit thicker than the fronts, cuz at the front is where all the bizness happens. :cool:

And, yes, do use a good quality brush for any finish that you apply. It will make for less work in the end. And the heartwood and bloodwood are both Hardwoods, but just different degrees. Glad that the Teak oil was not a problem, I just had it on one grip before I realized what I was doing. I do like sealing the wood before I ship it, dont want the open pores of the wood to soak up any moisture and warp during shipping. Really glad that it is working out. And looking for pics, but NOT in the MOTM thread :nono:

Belly Sevalis

11-13-2006, 10:18 AM

Thems some might fine lookin grips ya got there pardner. :shooting:

kruger

11-13-2006, 03:11 PM

Thank you. I was taught the skill by Pygmy Tibetten Walmart greeters while on a pilgramage to
pay homage to a Scared Snow Drift that is said to cure Hoof'N'Mouth disease. It was a good trip :rofl:

kruger

11-14-2006, 11:13 PM

updated wood

kruger

11-15-2006, 10:56 PM

Updated wood grip pics. Added Red Mallee Burl.

kruger

11-16-2006, 04:37 PM

Updated wood grip pics. Added Ribbon Mohogany.

kruger

11-19-2006, 01:34 AM

bumpage

rednecksniper

11-21-2006, 10:34 AM

hay Mel do you think you could make any grips for my e cocker?

Whit

kruger

11-21-2006, 10:39 AM

I will see what I can do for you Whit. Send me a PM on our Forum.

kruger

11-22-2006, 02:02 AM

added Canarywood. Its in the 4th post.

StygShore

11-22-2006, 02:11 AM

here is a pic of my heartwood panels I got with 3 coats of poly. The wrap arounds give it a nice look

http://home.comcast.net/~stygshore/Bone2.JPG

Good work Kruger, and I Might be sending the Bloodwood 1/4 panels I have your way for another set soon.

Styg

kruger

11-22-2006, 02:14 AM

They look good. Cant wait to see them on the Bone Daddy. That is if you ever get finished with it. :p

StygShore

11-22-2006, 02:16 AM

Tell me about it... hopefully on it's way to Jay tomorrow

These panels are perfect, the curve, the size, everything seems to fit perfect.

Styg

They look good. Cant wait to see them on the Bone Daddy. That is if you ever get finished with it. :p

kruger

11-24-2006, 11:21 PM

Well, Styg, WHENEVER you get finished, still looking foreward to seeing it. Good luck

kruger

11-27-2006, 08:16 AM

Bump. Getting ready for the Ocala game. Any that attend, come by and say hello.

kruger

11-29-2006, 05:40 PM

Added Prima Vera finished pics, also known as White Mohogany. If you are looking for a set of light colored grips, then this may be what you are looking for. It has a slight irredecent sheen to it, kinda like the ribbon mohogany.

kruger

11-30-2006, 01:27 PM

If anybody is interested, I will not be able to answer any PM's until Monday. Leaving for the Ocala game this afternoon.

Ravashing Eddie, sent you a PM

kruger

12-04-2006, 07:24 PM

bump.........also, starting to work on the vert. frame panels. Just to see how they are gonna be........

kruger

12-06-2006, 05:56 PM

http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/39000/P1020225_rs.JPG

First attempt at the vert. grip panels. Some flaws, but not bad, if I do say so myself.

RedSkies

12-07-2006, 08:11 PM

Just double checking to make sure you can do this before convincing the wife I need wood grips for my new gun. Can you do .45 grips in the ambrosia maple? The kind with only 2 screw holes, like in dye stickies?

kruger

12-07-2006, 09:08 PM

EDIT: This post is pertaining to the 90 deg. panels, I am just starting to make these. I can do the 45 panels and the E/Xmag panels already. EDIT

I am in the learning stage of this. So, the short answer is yes, but not yet. I am considering buying a spindle sander, the one piece of equipment that I need to make these right. As for the 45 panels, I can do them, but, the Ambrosia Maple is a very unique wood. There will not be another set like the one that I have listed. I have looked for more that is similar, but everything else that I find is so different from the one that I had. Dont get wrong, Ambrosia Maple is availible, but ALL of it is different. That is what I like about this, no two are the same. But, then that is the problem, you cant get two that are the same, if you get my drift.

What kind of marker are you looking to get 45 panels for?

gruntbull

12-08-2006, 12:36 AM

Kruger,
Cant wait to see the Mallee grips. I will get you pics once the EMAG comes in.

Thanks
Todd

kruger

12-08-2006, 01:01 AM

Todd, I promise you that there in not another set of grips like that on this planet. They are truly one of a kind. I have always thought that they looked like a blood clot. That is the beauty of the Burl woods, they can make fantastic patterns naturally. Enjoy :p

RedSkies

12-08-2006, 09:25 PM

kruger

12-08-2006, 09:51 PM

Didnt mean to quote the pic of the vert frames there (i musta accidently hit the quote button), probobly threw you off. It's for a Dye Ultralite Autococker, regular .45 grips, i believe. How different does Ambrosia Maple tend to look? Does it usually have the same colors in varying patterns, or different colors altogether?

Both.

kruger

12-11-2006, 03:57 AM

bump up

StygShore

12-11-2006, 09:02 AM

thanks for the tips on finishing the wood, the spray poly did turn out a lot nicer than trying to brush it on.

Styg

Pics on gun hopefully this week.

kruger

12-11-2006, 10:08 AM

Are these pics gonna be of a "finished" gun? Or are you just teasing us? :confused:

StygShore

12-11-2006, 10:26 AM

Just a tease, still need to ship it off to Jay for reassembly

But should be good enough for advertising your grips :)

Styg

kruger

12-14-2006, 06:22 PM

bump upwards

gruntbull

12-15-2006, 05:01 PM

Kruger,
I will get pics of the grips on my marker once it comes in.

Very pleased with them, thank you.

Warwitch

12-18-2006, 11:54 AM

Space reserved for pics of first UMF with Kruger grips :ninja:

gus13

12-18-2006, 01:14 PM

any more progress on the vert grips? I'm really excited to geet a set on The Crimson King!

kruger

12-18-2006, 05:10 PM

any more progress on the vert grips? I'm really excited to geet a set on The Crimson King!

Yes, I got my spindle sander in a coupla days ago. BUT, my real job has just been almost unbearable. Been working doubles nearly every day, and really dont see and end before christmas. I am at work right now, so, I will be able to check the forums. But, I really dont see me doing andthing until after christmas. I got the UMF panel, and will be really stretched thin to get it out before christmas, but I am gonna try. So, the short answer is yes, I am able to do the vert. panels, but it will have to wait until after christmas. :(

Warwitch

12-18-2006, 09:47 PM

Yes, I got my spindle sander in a coupla days ago. BUT, my real job has just been almost unbearable. Been working doubles nearly every day, and really dont see and end before christmas. I am at work right now, so, I will be able to check the forums. But, I really dont see me doing andthing until after christmas. I got the UMF panel, and will be really stretched thin to get it out before christmas, but I am gonna try. So, the short answer is yes, I am able to do the vert. panels, but it will have to wait until after christmas. :(

Dont kill yourself bro, I can wait another week. The holidays are a big enough pain and a job well done is worth waiting for :cheers:

gus13

12-19-2006, 01:37 PM

Ditto^^^^, I got my mag going to like 3 different places to get worked on/ annoed so theres no rush at all. whenever you can get around to it without getting pulled in tons of other directions. I do gotta say I am looking forward to them, but I can be patient. :cheers: :cheers: Happy Holidays!

kruger

12-19-2006, 03:57 PM

Thanks fellas. The UMF grips will get done and out right after christmas. And the Vert. panels will be no problem either. Just pm me with what you are wanting.

kruger

12-23-2006, 03:42 PM

bump for Christmas :bounce:

99GenX

12-23-2006, 10:43 PM

Long story short, I would like to have a pair of grips crafted for my Classic Intimidator if at all possible -

http://i18.tinypic.com/2irazxk.jpg

If the challenge posed too dificult, the LCD window and whatnot would not need to be cut - I could deal with a simple driled hole for the LED and the On/Off button.

If you could, and are willing, could you please PM me with a price quote on this work. I would prefer curved pannels as the stock grips, but flat pannels would be welcome as well.

Thanks,

Rob

kruger

12-24-2006, 08:41 AM

PM'd you

kruger

12-30-2006, 09:00 PM

Up. Happy New Year all

kruger

01-03-2007, 02:52 PM

Added White Oak wood.

flyboy

01-03-2007, 04:06 PM

I think I'd like a set of these got any stock ones made? I'm not too picky.

Have you ever made them for a phantom?

kruger

01-03-2007, 04:15 PM

I pretty much have one of each kind of wood made. As for the Phantom, shoot me a PM with a pic of the grip and I will see what I can do.

PM sent

flyboy

01-03-2007, 08:59 PM

I pretty much have one of each kind of wood made. As for the Phantom, shoot me a PM with a pic of the grip and I will see what I can do.

PM sent

Ok Ill get a close up of the grip by tomorrow night.

robnix

01-09-2007, 09:10 AM

I need a suggestion for a very light wood. I need some that I can stain blue, if the white maple would work, I'll take a set.

flyboy

01-09-2007, 09:18 AM

I need a suggestion for a very light wood. I need some that I can stain blue, if the white maple would work, I'll take a set.

I got my walnut ones in last Saturday. Excellent workmanship. Gives a whole new feel to the grip.

kruger

01-09-2007, 08:10 PM

Robnix, the Mapole would work, but I also have some White Oak in that would work as well. What type of grip are you looking for?

Flyboy, glad you like yours :D

Also, added Honduran Rosewood to pics

robnix

01-09-2007, 10:52 PM

Robnix, the Mapole would work, but I also have some White Oak in that would work as well. What type of grip are you looking for?

Flyboy, glad you like yours :D

Also, added Honduran Rosewood to pics

Responded to your email, thanks!

gus13

01-11-2007, 01:18 PM

can I add to my order? I wanted to get that Prima Vera, or White Mahogany in 45 frame, as well. Thanks! :cheers:

MANN

01-11-2007, 01:27 PM

How are the vert frames going? I saw pics along time ago, and was wondering if they were availible yet
:cheers:

kruger

01-11-2007, 05:13 PM

To be honest, I havent had time to do anything with the vertical frames with the holidays, and, at my day job, they put us on 12 hour shifts until the 19th of this month. I can do the vertical frames in any wood. I just havent had the time to do so, had a coupla custom orders that I had to get out also during this time. The frame allows me to check the fit to make sure. Mann, you have a set on reserve, just tell me what wood that you want and I will get them to you as soon as possible.

Gus, will respond to your PM ASAP, but yes, the 45 Prima Vera is availible.

kruger

01-15-2007, 09:44 PM

bump up, :cool:

RabidFuzzle

01-22-2007, 04:21 PM

Dropped you a PM.

Fuzz :bounce:

kruger

01-27-2007, 11:14 PM

bump :bounce:

kruger

02-02-2007, 12:26 PM

bump

Carbon Blue

02-03-2007, 12:47 PM

hey there kruger by any chance do you make any wood grip panels that fit CoolHands Logic UMF 86 degree frames?

kruger

02-03-2007, 11:26 PM

hey there kruger by any chance do you make any wood grip panels that fit CoolHands Logic UMF 86 degree frames?

Yes, there is a very good chance :D

Already made one set for a customer

nate2k191

02-09-2007, 09:56 PM

some brazillian rosewood kruger grips on my tac:

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5883/wghl8.jpg

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8281/wg2vo1.jpg

thanks. :cheers:

kruger

02-09-2007, 10:51 PM

That looks........great. Glad you like them

kruger

02-12-2007, 07:48 PM

Added 45 panel pricing to first post.

Oh, and bump

-Shade-

02-14-2007, 10:44 AM

Wow, beautiful grips. Free up.

kruger

02-15-2007, 03:59 PM

Thanks, and I added African Wenge to the "soon to have". I have wanted to get some of this stuff for a very long time and I finally was able to get it at a decently reasonable price. Pics soon

7garrett

02-16-2007, 01:07 PM

Order:

2 sets Brazilian rosewood stock X mag grips. Medium hands. 7.5 size surgical glove.
1 flat contour.
1 curved contour.

Thanks

kruger

02-16-2007, 04:05 PM

Order in progress 7 Garrett

RabidFuzzle

02-18-2007, 10:06 PM

I have no words to describe the beauty of the cocobolo grips Kruger made for my Z so I will just let you judge for yourselves :hail:
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/gromhild/ZSnakebite002.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/gromhild/ZSnakebite001.jpg

Thanks again Kruger.

Fuzz:bounce:

RabidFuzzle

02-20-2007, 01:20 AM

Almost forgot to show these off too. :D Kruger does amazing work guys and here's even more proof (Prima Vera on a Y-Frame):
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/gromhild/YMag002.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k102/gromhild/YMag001.jpg

Thanks again Kruger,

Fuzz:bounce:

LS1 WS6

02-26-2007, 03:01 PM

What do you think would look the best on this? I want to something that contrasts a little so I do not want an orange color.

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/2/5601562561.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4862189)

StygShore

02-26-2007, 03:11 PM

Cocobolo with a poly finish would look great on that.

Styg

kruger

02-26-2007, 04:00 PM

CanaryWood would look great on that. It is a blond wood with little streaks of orange, red and yellow in it. Or, the Zebrawood, blond and dark stripes.

Hot_Surface

02-28-2007, 01:28 PM

Wow, and i thought making a pair of 45 grips, made out of tiger striped maple for maxed out 98c was hard. Nice job.

LiveWire

02-28-2007, 03:59 PM

I would LOVE to get a pair of these for my mag, but i don't know what would go good with a black karta/red x-valve set up. All these woods look amazing, any idea as to what would go well? i can't make up my mind ARG! some seriously nice grips tho man :hail: oh, for an e-mag, and probably just flat panels would do nicely. Thanks!

StygShore

02-28-2007, 04:06 PM

bloodwood or heartwood would give you red grips

Styg

kruger

02-28-2007, 04:07 PM

How about a set of Heartwood. They are a red colored wood, not as bright as the Xvavle, but still red. And, the heartwood happens to be my cheapest wood that I have :D .

It is really hard for me to judge what look you are going for, its more of a personal decision.

Oh, and Styg, I notice that you are pushing that Bloodwood. That stuff is like grinding concrete. Some of the hardest wood I have dealt with yet. But, it does look good :rolleyes:

LiveWire

02-28-2007, 04:12 PM

ooooooo i see stygs heartwood grips, those look awesome! how much would a pair of those beauties run me?

kruger

02-28-2007, 04:19 PM

$32 shipped, with screws for Emag panels, and $30 shipped with screws for 45 panels

StygShore

02-28-2007, 04:25 PM

Heartwood = grips that will last as long as you :)

Bloodwood = grips that will last as long as a mag :)

The Heartwood look really nice, have KRUGER hit em with a little oil to darken up the red and they look awesome. And it will save KRUGER a sanding belt or 3.

Updated my pic earlier in the thread to show the finished grips - if you are going to poly coat them, use a spray poly, so much easier, and comes out cleaner.

Styg

LiveWire

02-28-2007, 04:27 PM

oh, awesome! i'll have to get back to you in a bit tho :( , i need some other stuff for my mag first. but i'll deffinatly be back for some of those sweeeet grips!

Hot_Surface

02-28-2007, 06:20 PM

Could u made a pair out of tiger stripe maple?

kruger

02-28-2007, 06:24 PM

Sure, if I had some. Or, if you have some, then you can send it to me and I can make you some. $25 for 45 frame and $27 for Emag frame.

kruger

03-06-2007, 04:07 AM

Bumpage. And, expecting to get the Wenge wood in tomorrow. Will post pics.

mclaggan123

03-08-2007, 09:02 PM

can you get maple from the root? it s maple but its cut from the root so it has lots of grain and looks like a star patern in it. i have a few firearms with this wood and its the best graining ive seen. if you can get it let me know how much it will cost for a set for an emag with the curve. thanks in advance.

kruger

03-09-2007, 05:01 PM

answered PM's. Oh, and the Wenge is not going to be an option. Got it, tried it, and it just doesnt have the strength needed. LOOKS GREAT, but is a not strong enough. If people are interested, then I will post a pic of how it looks.

Russ

03-12-2007, 06:36 PM

kruger,

I'd like a set of red laminated, rounded profile Emag grips...can you do them?

kruger

03-12-2007, 07:07 PM

PM sent

kruger

03-14-2007, 11:21 PM

Added Pic of Dye'd and stabilized wood grips to post #2, at bottom of post. Check it out. Other colors are available. Working on getting a list of colors, just waiting on a reply for the supplier

Belly Sevalis

03-16-2007, 09:50 AM

The dyed and stabilized grips look sweet! :headbang:

kruger

03-17-2007, 03:31 PM

The dyed and stabilized grips look sweet! :headbang:

Of course they do, silly little boy :dance:

kruger

03-19-2007, 04:26 PM

bouncy to top :bounce:

Thanna

03-20-2007, 09:08 PM

All of you grips are very nice. I was wondering if you've thought about putting images onto you wood grips... I think it's a form of woodcarving called woodburning? Just an idea.

kruger

03-20-2007, 09:33 PM

Thanks, I do appreciate the compliments. There are people that are able to Laser in images into the grips, altho, I am not one of them. The wood burning was something that I briefly considered. I have a very narrow skill, (if you can call it that), and an artist, I am not. But, thanks for the idea. There are some people that I have sold grips to that have/are going to Laser in some things, and when they finish their particular projects, they will post up pics. But, these thing go rather slowly sometimes.

TheTramp

03-21-2007, 12:16 PM

I just wanted to let you know that these are some FANTASTIC looking grips. If I didn’t have custom Guinness grips for my eMag I’d jump on them in a flash.

I sent this thread to a friend of mine with an eMag and I’m sure he’ll love your work. I’m also going to take a look ant my Timmy’s grips tonight and see if I though wood grips would be feasible for it. If so I’ll send you a pic and see what you think. I could even send the grips themselves so you could see “hands-on.”

kruger

03-22-2007, 08:45 PM

THANKS. I am trying to do a decent job.

gruntbull

03-23-2007, 08:45 AM

You can always have more than one set of grips guys!

Remember the SP wood grips of the olden days? They were with poo wood... and cost 30 dollars... These are custom made, hand crafted, and the bomb. My set is a pinnacle in the design of my EMAG's new ano. Red Mallee, which looks like old blood swirls quite nice. Once ano is done if it is ok Kruger I will post pics. You have some of them now (They will get a bit more afterward.)

SummaryJudgement

03-24-2007, 03:48 PM

I Wanna Seeeeeeee!

kruger

03-24-2007, 06:01 PM

I Wanna Seeeeeeee!

Just because I hate to see kids whine, here you go:

http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/40000/RED_MALLEE_BURL1_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/40661.html)

And, Todd, you can post up your finished gun in my thread. I just luv custom guns :headbang:

I decided to post up this pic cuz you can really see the way that the grain looks on the grip in the back ground, no flash glare. The crack that you see are naturally in the wood. These particular grips have been stabilized, so the cracks only add character to the grips. Tho, it would have been nice if they did not have the cracks in them. Just click on the pic to go to Jayloo, there you can click on it again and see the full size pic and get a better idea of how they look.
http://www.jayloo.com/files/pics/40000/RED_MALLEE_BURL_1_rs.JPG (http://www.jayloo.com/photo_gallery/show_pic/40662.html)

SummaryJudgement

03-25-2007, 01:08 AM

I'm not a kid, but I do appreciate the pics of the grips ;)

Thanks!

Thanna

03-26-2007, 06:20 PM

Nice. It has that old western look. :cool:

kimon8

03-26-2007, 10:41 PM

Love your work, man!

Sent you a PM.

kruger

04-04-2007, 12:01 AM

bump

olinar

04-04-2007, 12:54 AM

how did you get that logo in there? these grips are looking sweet, i might have to pick some up if you dont stop making something so simple looks so good.

kruger

04-04-2007, 01:03 AM

If your question is directed at me, then, all I can take credit for is the grips only. Todd had the GBA logo lasered in, he would be the one to contact for that. And, thanks, I am trying :)

kruger

04-15-2007, 04:20 PM

bump

Russ

04-15-2007, 06:29 PM

howdy ;)

kruger

04-24-2007, 03:53 PM

TIme to move up a bit

robnix

04-30-2007, 11:35 PM

TIme to move up a bit

Still doing the Angel grips?

kruger

05-01-2007, 12:58 AM

Yup, just havent had a call for them. I have made one set, just to see how hard it would be. And, I still have that set.

JadeMonkey

05-03-2007, 02:55 PM

Did anything ever come of the requests for grips for the Phantom or that Orange Highlander Viking?

-Jade

kruger

05-03-2007, 03:13 PM

Jade, that would be a "no" on the Phantom, and an "in progress" on the Highlander.

JadeMonkey

05-04-2007, 08:01 AM

Jade, that would be a "no" on the Phantom, and an "in progress" on the Highlander.
Cool, thanks for the heads up. Can you post the Highlander grips when they're done if the owner doesn't mind? I just bought an 04' Vik and your grips would look rather nice on it.

Could you also post the dimensions of the 45 grips? I'd like to make a mock up and see how they'd fit on the Phantom. Thanks in advance.

-Jade

kruger

05-04-2007, 09:55 AM

Have to change the Phantom to "in progress" :D

I should have a better idea of the Phantom here in the near future, I have a frame that should be commin' my way soon

JadeMonkey

05-04-2007, 12:46 PM

Have to change the Phantom to "in progress" :D

I should have a better idea of the Phantom here in the near future, I have a frame that should be commin' my way soon
Excellent, I'll keep watching. Thanks!

-Jade

kruger

05-10-2007, 06:45 PM

:bounce:

nhmercracer

05-12-2007, 04:11 PM

Kruger,

Would you be willing to try to make a set for my Mini. I can send you the stock rubber grip if necessary.

Sean

kruger

05-12-2007, 04:15 PM

I actually have a Mini. Just havent had the time to get a set made for them yet. PM'n you now

kruger

05-17-2007, 11:23 AM

bump

Warwitch

05-21-2007, 04:02 PM

I got my new grip panels from Kruger today and they are friggin' awesome! First set is ebony and let me tell you, they feel tough! Very dense and heavy (relatively speaking of course). The other set is heartwood. The grain and color are really nice in person.

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/3289/krugergripsfv1.jpg

Kruger: thanks again for everything, I couldnt be happier :)

actually, I guess I could. Now I have everything but the E-tac they are going on :( Tuna will hopefully :hail: be shipping it in the next couple of days.....

but as far as the grips go, I couldnt be happier. This guy does top notch work. Money well spent :cheers:

Sumthinwicked

05-23-2007, 02:22 AM

Dye'd and stabilized wood fo rmy tacone longbow od green and flat black pm me a cost ...

kruger

05-23-2007, 09:17 AM

PM'd you

Russ

05-23-2007, 04:57 PM

kruger's grips are the Bomb. He is a true craftsman :)

I like the fact that they are fatter, and have a rounded profile. The low-head socket cap screws are a nice touch as well. Fit & finish is top notch :headbang:

Enjoy...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/RussBert/Paintball/Krugergrips001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/RussBert/Paintball/Krugergrips004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/RussBert/Paintball/Krugergrips2002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/RussBert/Paintball/Krugergrips2001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/RussBert/Paintball/Krugergrips005.jpg

kruger

05-23-2007, 05:06 PM

They do look pretty nice on that Mag. So, you like them?

Madmarx

05-23-2007, 05:28 PM

Must have these!!!!! :wow:

Do you make them for chimeras?
How about in a blue?

Russ

05-23-2007, 05:30 PM

They do look pretty nice on that Mag. So, you like them?

10-4 :headbang:

kruger

05-23-2007, 10:48 PM

Must have these!!!!! :wow:

Do you make them for chimeras?
How about in a blue?

I will answer your questions in order:

yes

yes

gruntbull

05-24-2007, 02:48 AM

Kruger,
What type of wood is that? Looks awesome... the Burl I have is nice, but I think something like that may go over the top for the DC-EMag :headbang:

kruger

05-24-2007, 03:46 AM

PM'd ya Todd

kruger

06-02-2007, 10:17 PM

My newest mag. Exile body, Shadow rail, Logic UMF frame, DW Fibur barrel, DW 15 deg fore grip and Bocote grip panels.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa175/kruger7734/P1020472.jpg

<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa175/kruger7734/P1020471.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>

kruger

06-10-2007, 04:47 PM

:bounce:

JadeMonkey

06-12-2007, 02:02 PM

How're the Viking and Phantom grips coming along? Any progress?

Russ's mag looks awesome, what wood is that? Your new one is looking mighty nice as well Kruger.

-Jade

kruger

06-12-2007, 04:15 PM

Well Mr. Monkey, I have made a set of the Phantom grips, and I now have a Phantom of my own to piddle with. And, the Viking grip is a 45 frame, so I can do that also. Russ has a dyed, stabilized wood. Special order, and I have some more on the way in Red. Also, have some blue here now. People seem to like this stuff. It aint cheap, but it is purdy.

DCB12

06-16-2007, 05:35 PM

PM box is full.

Can you make a set of grip panels for this Carter Box-gun?

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h48/DCB_12/IMG_0001.jpg

It is very pink... just hard to duplicate in with the camera.

LMK your thoughts.
Thanks

kruger

06-17-2007, 06:34 PM

DCB12, sure can. What kind of look are you trying to get for it? I got/can get colors, altho, pink may be a bit of a stretch. Or exotics from Brazil or S. America, or Mexico. Also have some really nice pale Blond woods also. shoot me an Email if the PM wont work for you and we can work things out.

Warwitch

06-17-2007, 08:43 PM

kruger

06-17-2007, 09:16 PM

Hmmm, I like exotic blonds...... :p

Me too :cool:

wooky

06-17-2007, 10:19 PM

Pm headed your way!

kruger

07-02-2007, 05:47 PM

bumpage

Sumthinwicked

07-02-2007, 06:01 PM

got the green black injected grips and LOVE em ill get pics up one of these days ;)

gus13

07-19-2007, 03:21 AM

Hey Kruger,
Lotsa Questions for ya!
I am curious if you are willing/able to make some grips for an 07 Ego? if so what would the price? and how thin do you think you'd be able to get them? I was thinking either Kingwood (vertical grain), Black Walnut, or the Cocobolo (see below!) I'm just not 100% which yet!
Another question I have is about the difference in color on the Cocobolo grips on the first page, what did you do differently with them that the top set is redder and the bottom set is Darker?
Thanks for the help! I'll have pics up eventually, I promise! :D

kruger

07-19-2007, 03:34 AM

Sorry, cant do the Egos's. I have an Ego and tried to make a set for it. The way that they made the frame pretty much limits it to wrap grips. The problem is that the cut out in the frame goes all the way up to where the front starts to curve. Cant make a panel for it to cover the hole and not have it project past the front grip curve. The battery goes in the front part of the grip. Take off your grips and you will see what I am talking about.

The Cocobolo colors run from just about pure orange to mostly black, and everywhere in between. It just depends on what part of the wood that you happen to get. The first pic is wood that was sent to me to make some grips, the second was wood that I had. I choose wood that has grain structure to it that is def. easy to see. The customer that sent me the wood was looking for that color for the markers that he had. Still turned out rather nice tho. All the pics that I have in my thread are just examples of the different kind of wood that you can get. No two sets are going to be exactly the same. You can get wood that is snow white (Holly) to jet black (ebony), and just about any color combination that you can think of. Pink, Red, shades of blue or grey, green, yellow, and combinations of all these.

Ue-Sama

07-25-2007, 08:47 AM

Hello
Could you do some wood grips for an Intimidator ? I would need a small hole to show the board LED light. I would also need international shipping - of course I'll pay for the shipping fee. Please let me know. Thanks !

kruger

07-30-2007, 06:30 PM

PM'd you.

This post is just so I can keep things straight. My life is a little hectic right now. :cool:

WARHEAD

07-31-2007, 03:05 PM

i dont know if you making phantom grips yet, but i sure would like a set in Bocote grip panels (if thats the same wood as on that Exile mag), let me know

kruger

07-31-2007, 03:30 PM

Yup, as a matter of fact, I do make the grips for the Phantom and I have some Bocote availible as well. Also have some other woods that I have not posted up just yet, gotten lazy lately.

Morado, a brazilian rosewood,
Jatoba, a brazilian cherry,
some figured, feathered American Cherry.
Wenge, a dark wood, with fine black grain to it.

Will get pics up as soon as my sorriness fades a bit

WARHEAD

07-31-2007, 04:39 PM

cool well ya i have a black phantom that im building from the floor up so i need them grips the ones you have on your exile mag look good on black i think that wood would look good on a black phantom, any input? i would like them finished, i play woodsball and there gonna see alot of mud/rain/dirt. also i live in canada (toronto) what would i be looking as price wise for the grips to be made + wood + shiping? let me know thanks

Sumthinwicked

08-09-2007, 07:01 PM

http://www.raptorforum.com/Smileys/raptor/bump.gif

kruger

09-01-2007, 09:49 PM

http://www.raptorforum.com/Smileys/raptor/bump.gif
up to the top.

Ruler_Mark

09-03-2007, 12:31 PM

catch me on aim please,i have a Q about something a bitmore unique,aim: marksnellman

kruger

09-03-2007, 12:41 PM

Sorry, dont have/do AIM. But am sending you a PM

gruntbull

09-05-2007, 10:35 PM

http://gruntbull.com/images/h07/015_thumbnail.jpg

There is a completed pic for you Kruger, sorry it took so long, the story isnt good, but I didnt have it until yesterday.

kruger

09-06-2007, 03:11 PM

Thanks Todd. That looks killer. But, I read that you said that you were thinking about selling it.

Dend78

09-06-2007, 03:36 PM

PM sent

gruntbull

09-06-2007, 11:50 PM

Thanks Todd. That looks killer. But, I read that you said that you were thinking about selling it.
correct

WARHEAD

09-11-2007, 01:39 PM

http://i14.tinypic.com/6f7qs5d.jpg

Thanna

09-11-2007, 01:51 PM

Wow, Nice work. :D :cheers:

idkfa

10-18-2007, 07:42 PM

PM Sent for Buzzard grips.

kruger

10-18-2007, 08:32 PM

Email replied to.

Ruler_Mark

10-23-2007, 04:38 PM

thinking about a set of ebony flat for a emag, pm me thanks

kruger

10-23-2007, 05:12 PM

PM sent

Ruler_Mark

11-30-2007, 12:05 PM

Got them in today kruger,, yum

http://rscheata.net/pb/emag/1130/emag11-30-01.JPG
http://rscheata.net/pb/emag/1130/emag11-30-02.JPG
http://rscheata.net/pb/emag/1130/emag11-30-03.JPG
http://rscheata.net/pb/emag/1130/emag11-30-04.JPG
http://rscheata.net/pb/emag/1130/emag11-30-05.JPG
http://rscheata.net/pb/emag/1130/emag11-30-06.JPG

TnDeathInc

11-30-2007, 02:02 PM

Gorgeous

kruger

11-30-2007, 04:43 PM

They look great! I really like the Black/blue you got going on there.

Also, that was the last set of Ebony that I have. Dont know when I will be able to get more.

Sumthinwicked

11-30-2007, 08:01 PM

keep an eye out i used to own the ule body in the color of you lowers and i sold it on here to who i have no clue but its around!

Ruler_Mark

12-02-2007, 11:09 AM

suthim -- I'm getting the whole thing re-annoed soon.

TnDeathInc -- thanks

kruger -- Wait n see once it gets re annoed ;)

Played all day yesterday for half of a scenario These grips rocked! Sorta gave kruger freedom on the curves and width, glad I did. It may look big in pictures, It does look big but they are very comfortable. Usually I have issues of holding the trigger frame cause they are thin and flat so its like holding a 2x4. These curves fit your hands really nicly and makes switching left hand to right hand shooting very easy. I also suggest to pick up some pierce fingure groove insterts, They are made for 45 panels so you jsut ahve to cut a hole for the screen and screws then it goes in nicely really complements it. These are worth the cost :clap:

warbeak2099

12-08-2007, 05:39 PM

Is there such a thing as a grayish or silverish looking wood? Might be interested in something for some .45 panels.

Swamp Thing

12-27-2007, 11:17 AM

Hey I would be interested in doing a set of E mag Grips in Red Mallee Burl. I know you said I would have to wait and that is fine with me. I want some really unique grips and I think that will hit the spot.

PM me with price info and we can talk it out.

Swamp

Skullker

01-04-2008, 08:51 AM

E-mailed you an order a few days ago while AO was down.

kruger

01-04-2008, 12:59 PM

Emailed you Swampthing,

Skulker, shoot me a PM with the Email address that you sent from.

During the time that AO was down, my puter died. Had to get a new Mobo and just got it back up, still grooming it, but right now it works. When I got it back up and running, I had over 200 emails to sift thru.

Skullker

01-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Skulker, shoot me a PM with the Email address that you sent from.

pm sent.

SSP-SheiK

01-07-2008, 08:30 AM

any possibility of maybe getting some intelliframe panels? or does anyone even do that?

Noonan

01-07-2008, 08:52 AM

any possibility of maybe getting some intelliframe panels? or does anyone even do that?
The intelliframe takes standard 45 grip panels.

kruger

01-07-2008, 01:35 PM

any possibility of maybe getting some intelliframe panels? or does anyone even do that?

I could try a set, if you wanted me to.

SSP-SheiK

01-08-2008, 07:26 AM

im just waiting for the right time because id want a set of three different one:

x1 Intelli Panels
x1 CF Frame
x1 CCI 45* Frame

plus, idk how much that would cost me

kruger

01-08-2008, 07:42 AM

im just waiting for the right time because id want a set of three different one:

x1 Intelli Panels
x1 CF Frame
x1 CCI 45* Frame

plus, idk how much that would cost me

I cant do the one hole CF frame. I have no way of indexing the pin in the grip panel. Not sure about the CCI 45 frame. As long as its not "weird" then it should be no problem.

WARHEAD

01-08-2008, 01:26 PM

I cant do the one hole CF frame. I have no way of indexing the pin in the grip panel. Not sure about the CCI 45 frame. As long as its not "weird" then it should be no problem.

the 45 is stock phantom is it not?

kruger

01-08-2008, 05:22 PM

the 45 is stock phantom is it not?

Stock 45 Phantoms I can do :D

If you could send me pics of the frames/guns, that would help scads

Bykerboy869

01-10-2008, 02:25 AM

how much for a set of grips give me the lowest price pm me the price actually

kruger

01-10-2008, 02:30 AM

If you look at post #1, it will give you an idea of what they cost.

You just asking for my lowest price and dont tell me what kind of frame that you want them for is kinda rude.

phizz

01-29-2008, 10:25 AM

pm sent about grips for a benchmark frame.

dwn0414

02-09-2008, 06:35 PM

sent pm about 45 grips for AKA Viking

Joe McGuire

02-11-2008, 05:39 PM

Ive got some cedar, I think its the red variety. Does this make good grips? If I remember correctly it chips easily.

lethalbanana1

02-20-2008, 02:53 PM

I was wondering if you could make a set of grips for a stock Phantom. It would be the 45 style grip and if you want I can send a picture. Also do you have mahogany? I couldn't remember if you said you had that kind of wood. If not any dark hardwood would be fine. Also is there any way you could possibly stain it darker for me? I saw some of the grips you made and they are beautifully done. A dark stained mahogany would be perfect though.

Let me know,
Thanks

JAMRENS

02-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Hey mel do you think that you could make me a set for my dark cocker or do you think it whould look krappy?

Whit

Warwitch

03-02-2008, 03:30 PM

Id just like to thank Kruger for another job well done. These are Afzelia Burl panels for my Viking.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4377/oiledpanelsnx2.jpg

dwn0414

03-04-2008, 11:33 AM

Looks good. can't wait to get mine for my Viking

SithSteve

04-05-2008, 12:05 PM

Kruger,

I was wondering of you have any grips for UMFs? I am getting one for a project Mag and I wanted some type of dark wood with either a nice pattern or an iridescence of some sort.

Any examples would be appreciated. And could you please PM prices?

Thank You!!! :headbang:

kruger

04-05-2008, 03:12 PM

PM'd you

Empyreal Rogue

04-20-2008, 11:46 PM

Do you have any Ebony grips in stock, for an E/X-Mag?

kruger

04-20-2008, 11:48 PM

I do have Ebony wood in stock. I make all my grips as they are ordered.

Empyreal Rogue

04-21-2008, 01:18 AM

Haha That's what I meant. ;)

PM'ing you with some questions.

SchoolU101

04-23-2008, 11:34 AM

Can you make me a set of:

Angel Space Grips (to fit a 90* Chimera frame)
Out of Red Mallee Burl w/ a Poly coating
Curved panel for medium Sized hands

Please?

Emailing...

Hook

06-19-2008, 09:11 PM

Hey Kruger, I'd love a set of curved panel heartwood grips for my Tac One's Intelliframe. Will E-mail you the details!

Spider-TW

06-27-2008, 08:52 AM

kruger

06-29-2008, 07:24 PM

Bump with a Q.

Have you considered doing laser etching yourself?

Some AO hex emblems or AGD lions would be pretty sharp, in addition to all the other possibilities.

**edit**
While we're at it, how about a nice pump handle to replace the CCM delrin and polys? Wood pump handle = comfy. Just bolts on to the plate.

The laser etching is not something that I want to do. It involves a sigificant capital investment in equipment that cannot pay for itself. There are people that can already do this. Todd at Gruntbull has a source that can do it, and I know that there are others over on PBN that can do it. The pump handles are something that I have looked into doing. At the moment, I am not set up to do this. All my wood stock is thinner than what is needed to do a pump handle. So, I would have to stock blocks big enough to do this, and this size wood is a bit harder to come by and more expensive to buy. Also, I dont have the plates to adapt the handles to. If there is enough interest in this, then I can do it, but, not quickly.

Also updated the first post in this thread with some info.

Hook

06-30-2008, 10:27 AM

Just got a PM from Kruger... My grips are done and will be shipping shortly!

Sine I didn't see a picture of bloodwood grips in this thread, I thought I'd post the one Kruger PM'ed me:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g90/pvcHook/Tac-One/DSC_2071.jpg

*EDIT*

I got my grips today and they are simply stunning!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g90/pvcHook/Tac-One/IMG_6343.jpg

Thanks Kruger for this beautiful set of grips! :clap:

kruger

06-30-2008, 12:12 PM

They are gonna look better than the pic, my camera skills suck, still.

the_anti-ATF

07-08-2008, 07:02 PM

Do you offer the rubber wrap-around on the grips i am seeing, or is that an end-user final detail?

kruger

07-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Do you offer the rubber wrap-around on the grips i am seeing, or is that an end-user final detail?

No, sorry, those are Hogue wraps, and can be found most anywhere that you can buy gun grips. Also on Ebay. They do look nice tho........

the_anti-ATF

07-09-2008, 05:49 PM

Im looking to get a set of grips off of you for my ETAC. Im looking for sumthing pretty dark maybe w/ sum grain visible if not ill go w/ the ebony grips.

Ruler_Mark

07-09-2008, 06:55 PM

kruger buddy, how close can you get to match this, one on left:

http://akaog.org/forums/gallery/1_05_07_08_10_31_26.jpg

trying to decide to add more gayness or ebony. thanks in advance

kruger

07-09-2008, 09:14 PM

Nice. There is a wood called Purpleheart, and it is Toxic. I found out the hard way, so I dont use it anymore. Lost three days work grinding that wood. But, I do have some Wavy Redwood that would look good on that gun. Purple is a tough color, you are very limited if you are looking for a match. If it was only Red or Blue, I could fix you right up. On the other end, I do have lots of light colored woods. Got some Flame Maple, Prima Vera (white Mahogany) and probably some Cherry, if I look hard enough. Pure black Ebony, I dont have at the moment, but I do have some Asian Ebony Ironwood, its a dark, grained wood with lighter streaks in it. It will be very nice finished out. Also, have some Black Canvas Micarta that I just got in as well and it will finish out a grey color.
But, to match your Ano, sorry, cant do that.

Ruler_Mark

07-09-2008, 10:03 PM

Dr.Demo

07-11-2008, 05:41 PM

Do you have any grips that would fit a E-LCD mag frame two finger?. Don't really care about color, but anything dark would be great. If you have to make them, just let me know what you need. I would be willing to send the frame off, if need be..

kruger

07-11-2008, 08:12 PM

PM'd you

pk5

07-12-2008, 01:46 AM

sorry i didn't read through all the question and answer. But can you make sheridan grip? Palmer typhoon nasty to be exact.

kruger

07-12-2008, 10:02 AM

One screw hole or two?
How a bout a pic, just to humor an old man. Right now, I cant remember what it looks like

pk5

07-12-2008, 12:01 PM

one screw

it's this one

http://automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=231759

kruger

07-12-2008, 08:32 PM

Sorry, cant help you. There is an index pin in the grips to help keep it in place. I have no way of making that hole correctly. Good luck, and again, sorry that I cant help you out.

the_anti-ATF

07-28-2008, 06:36 PM

Well I got the grips (MACASSAR EBONY IRONWOOD) in today & theses things are BAD @$$! Hats off to Kruger for sum great craftsmanship. Here are sum pix of em on my etac as promised. I highly recommend Kruger for any wood grip needs.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o174/smaug16/P1010149.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o174/smaug16/P1010153.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o174/smaug16/P1010152.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o174/smaug16/P1010154.jpg

kruger

07-28-2008, 07:11 PM

Very glad that you like them. And, as I told you in the PM, that wood is very unforgiving. Hard and dense, Ironwood is a perfect name. Enjoy!

FiXeL

07-28-2008, 08:05 PM

That is indeed nice!! Kruger, any idea you will have more ebony wood to work on? Thnx!

kruger

07-28-2008, 08:49 PM

I have been checking my sources, but the pure black is sorta scarce right now. If this particular wood interests you, then I do have more.........