Andre Hartslief
This is an example of a pair of pistol grips I made. The little carving on the grip, indicated by the pen, is what is called checkering. The application of checkering has a two-fold purpose, primarily, it prevents the gun from slipping from a moist or sweaty palm.
This DKL, Star, caliber 380 or 9mm short pistol, was brought to me to replace the factory, plastic set of grips. The wooden ones, shown, are carved from a piece of rare, Cape-yellowwood.
I really enjoyed the hobbies of gun-smithing and knife-making and some of my handiwork is scattered across the world and owned by collectors. Due to several reasons, mainly health-related, I can no longer continue the craft.
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Do you have an unusual hobby?
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Yes
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No
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My hobby is strange. I like to create maps. But not just of places, bodies of water in particular. Not just the surface and shore, but also the bed of the lake.
I know, its weird but I love doing it.
Sounds fascinating Doc, why not share some stories?
I already struggle with sharing really technical posts. I lose my audience very quickly.
I don’t like guns since it kills innocent human being
Guns don’t kill people, Witty, people kill people. Besides, 50% more people were killed last year in America with “hammers” than with guns.
Your services may be needed in the USA because Americans love guns a little too much.
Hahahahahah Ahol you are naughty man
Nice work. I’m not very handy. I wouldn’t trust a gun or knife I made.
Now I’m sooo curious… what on earth could absorb your mind to such an extent that it qualifies to be termed hobbies and yet, viewed by as NOT being nearly as fantastic? I suppose I’ll never know…
My husband makes amazing knives. I have unusual hobbies that are not nearly as fantastic!
Now I’m sooo curious… what on earth could absorb your mind to such an extent that it qualifies to be termed hobbies and yet, viewed by as NOT being nearly as fantastic? I suppose I’ll never know…
We have the province of Batangas where they make good knives of different kinds.
You did a nice job on that pistol. When I was a young adult I loved to go target shooting. It was great.
Nothing unusual here, just enjoy photography. Nice job by the way.