A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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Pete44ru
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A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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There's 2 grades of this stuff, and it looks like it'll make very nice pistol grip panels. (each panel measures 9/16" thick X 2-3/4" wide X 4" (+/-) long.

The "S" grade has more discernable graining than the "R" (regular ?) grade.

http://www.guitarpartsandmore.com/Produ ... Panels-998


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Re: A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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I like it! I'll look into that material when I get my new 5.5" Vaquero .45, I want case hardened receiver with "ivory" grips.
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Re: A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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Nice. Can you get them "aged"?
I have a set of old Tylers Tru Fit ivorex. They are "aged", and I really like the look.
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Re: A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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Pete I have ordered bone and fossilized ivory from this guy for years. His products are always top shelf, and he ships right away. He is a great guy and delivers just exactly what he says. No complaints whatsoever. :D
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Re: A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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Good to hear, octagon !

While IDK for sure, since I don't have any yet, the material "might" be able to stained/aged via soaking in a large mug of very strong tea (for God knows how long :roll: ).

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Re: A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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Never tried to color any of these synthetic materials. Have had good luck staining bone with alcohol based amber stains to give an older yellowed look. It depends I guess on how porous it is. If not porous, any stain might rub off easily. I do admire the cross hatching of this stuff you posted, best looking synthetic I've seen :P
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Re: A New Source of Synthetic Ivory for Grips

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Gonna have to get me some, I reckon...
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