Vultite 57 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) I didn't want to post this in the tech section because they are AR grips, but if mods feel that's a better place then by all means go for it. I have Umbrella corp's grip 23's on my AR and they are smooth as silk, but that's the problem. I love the grip angle but dislike the smoothness. SO, I got a wood burning tool called the Versa Tool by Walnut Hollow and decided to give it a go. After practicing on grips I had laying around in my spare parts bin, I got confident enough to give it a go on the real thing....here's what came of it: FYI: 2:13 is where the fun starts http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUKZZlkxV9WN7a3M2RcyZq-A&feature=player_detailpage&v=JxjiNCONXts I found out that Umbrella's grip needed more heat then the standard grip I practiced on. Overall I liked the end result minus the pain in the ass hand cramping during the process. TIPS: If you guys want to try this, always practice on spare parts first and start your heat settings on low. Too hot will result in large mounds of plastic and a ugly finish. Edited September 30, 2013 by Vultite 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,069 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,930 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 That is oddly mesmerizing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 That is oddly mesmerizing. lol, glad you think so...that's an hour of stippling fast forwarded and I cut out all my damn hand cramps (had to stop 4 times!!) lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Very cool! I keep meaning to try this on parts ranging from rail covers to pistol grips. If I can get it right with those, I might tackle some Glocks. I'm glad you posted what tool you used. Looks like a nice set up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 That is oddly mesmerizing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,930 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Very cool! I keep meaning to try this on parts ranging from rail covers to pistol grips. If I can get it right with those, I might tackle some Glocks. I'm glad you posted what tool you used. Looks like a nice set up. Izhmash provides some free practice material with each factory sporter. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdtravers 637 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 There is an attachmenty for the soldering iron that has the indentions and larger surface area to make this a less tedious task. I am sitting in the hosptial right now and don't have the name of the company, but I will post it when I get released and back home. Really makes the job easier and gives great uniformity and will work on all of them. Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,930 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 i've seen those too. Some people file the iron tips into different shapes to change the pattern too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) for shits and giggles, I handmade a Magpul logo stencil and did a PMAG http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWFvyJnv8gY Edited October 4, 2013 by Vultite 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaPD 408 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Nice job. I did find myself laughing towards the end when you held up the grip. The Umbrella Corporation is REAL!!!! I knew it, bring on the zombies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,930 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 They make pretty nice AR uppers and lowers too. Pricey ATM, but they have posted pretty reasonable bargains from time to time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Very cool. thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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