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Shaping burl cork
Posted by:
Jeff Schatz
(24.106.231.---)
Date: April 19, 2006 06:50PM
Any tips or special things I should know about shaping a burl cork grip (the diameter is too big) already installed on a rod? I normally use pre-done grips, so I don't build rings and shape them, so I'm in the dark here.
I have a high speed motor and jig to turn the rod. Re: Shaping burl cork
Posted by:
Stan Grace
(69.146.116.---)
Date: April 19, 2006 07:36PM
I would start with 80 grit drywall mesh abrasive until I got within an eigth of the diameter I wanted and then continue incrementally down to 320 grit. At that point you may wish to sand a bit finer or you may be satisfied with the surface you have. The burl should sand down easily so check your diameter often. Stan Grace Helena, MT "Our best is none too good" Re: Shaping burl cork
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: April 19, 2006 11:58PM
One more thing Save as much of your cork dust as possible. If you get a hole or gouge in your cork mix your cork dust with some glue and use as a filler Re: Shaping burl cork
Posted by:
Joshua Markvan
(208.165.251.---)
Date: April 20, 2006 01:42PM
I would forget about your motor and jig setup unless it is very stable. I know a guy who used to visit this board who shapes grips by hand without any turning apparatus and was very happy with the results. It'd be like sculpting with sandpaper. Your grip won't be perfectly concentric though of course. Josh Markvan www.markvanheirloom.com Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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