Walnut grip woodworking hints?

Andy Blozinski · June 18, 2014, 08:39 PM

I've never done real woodworking, so I'm ignorant. I need to sand some corners down on the walnut grips of my Rhino to make it print less. Should I coat it with something to seal it and any other hints?

James K · June 18, 2014, 09:30 PM

If you want you can stain and seal grips like any other piece of wood. You can then use boiled linseed oil for a "GI" look or spar varnish to give a factory look.

Jim

**4V50 Gary** · June 19, 2014, 07:05 AM

Permalyn sealer. I've used it with good success.

I apply a thin coat and let it dry. Apply until the pores are filled. Sand down with 220.

Then apply a coat and when it starts to get sticky, wipe it off. Let it dry thoroughly. Repeat until desired sheen is achieved.

ballardw · June 21, 2014, 09:53 PM

It may be obvious but just in case: take the grips off the pistol before sanding.

Sand with the grain of the wood (basic woodworking).
Use a sanding block for control.
Clamp the grips in something that won't hurt the wood but will keep it from moving while sanding.

June 18, 2014, 08:39 PM	#1
Andy Blozinski Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2013 Posts: 525	Walnut grip woodworking hints? I've never done real woodworking, so I'm ignorant. I need to sand some corners down on the walnut grips of my Rhino to make it print less. Should I coat it with something to seal it and any other hints?

June 19, 2014, 07:05 AM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,840	Permalyn sealer. I've used it with good success. I apply a thin coat and let it dry. Apply until the pores are filled. Sand down with 220. Then apply a coat and when it starts to get sticky, wipe it off. Let it dry thoroughly. Repeat until desired sheen is achieved. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

June 21, 2014, 09:53 PM	#4
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,411	It may be obvious but just in case: take the grips off the pistol before sanding. Sand with the grain of the wood (basic woodworking). Use a sanding block for control. Clamp the grips in something that won't hurt the wood but will keep it from moving while sanding. __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

June 18, 2014, 09:30 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	If you want you can stain and seal grips like any other piece of wood. You can then use boiled linseed oil for a "GI" look or spar varnish to give a factory look. Jim