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Poster: Joe Vanfossen  (see this users gallery)

This is the handle for my first build. It is built with the Batson tapered foregrip pieces and butt cap with a Batson exposed blank seat.


First stupid mistake, didn't put enough rod bond to provide enough lubrication for front bushing on the rear grip, so the eva split a little near the center. I used an o ring as a winding check to hide the mistake, thus having to put one on the other end.


Some of the foam needs shaped up a bit. Over all I'm satisfied with this being my first attempt. Not nearly as good as some, but I'm all thumbs and far from a master craftsman.
· Date: Wed April 23, 2008 · Views: 1405 · Filesize: 36.8kb, 279.4kb · Dimensions: 2500 x 1875 ·
Keywords: Split Grip


Joe Vanfossen

Registered: January 2008
Location: OH
Posts: 9
Sun April 27, 2008 5:05pm

Thanks DR, The kind words are greatly appreciated. I have seen some of you handles, and they are very impressive.



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