Hugh's Grip Work

Ted · 02-23-2001, 12:22 PM

You know we talk all the time about the fantastic magazine bottoms that GT is producing and the work that Hugh is doing on Grips. BUT..........I was looking at some of the grips that Hugh has recheckered the sides and edges of new reproduction grips and I am absolutely amazed, you can't tell where the original checkering stops and where Hugh's begins. It is a perfect match! He has quite a magic touch with the checkering tool. HOW DOES HE DO THAT? Ted

BILL · 02-23-2001, 03:17 PM

Ted, obviously a rhetorical question. It is amazing all the talent and skill and knowledge here in this forum, though.

Hugh · 02-23-2001, 09:19 PM

Why Ted, ah jes take ma ole Barlow pocket knife an start cuttin!

Ted · 02-23-2001, 09:35 PM

You do damn good with that pocket knife! Are you going to be able to take the test tonight?

Milt Keller · 02-24-2001, 10:09 PM

Hey Ted,

A professional never reveals his secrets. Let's just leave it at that. He did a first rate job on mine! I'm even sending my originals to him, at YOUR suggestion, to re-do.

Thanks for the tip.

Milt

Ted · 02-24-2001, 10:31 PM

Hey, I was really not asking him at all! I for one can appreciate fully what you said! Just expressing my gratitude and amazement to him! He is damn good! Ted

Hugh · 02-25-2001, 12:04 AM

Hey guys, you can do it too....after you practice for about 20 years!

Milt Keller · 02-25-2001, 05:16 PM

Hugh,

It is ALWAYS easier to imitate than to originate! I suppose that I could do a great job at painting the "Mona Lisa", but it just "aint" the same. I will just say again that you are a craftsman, and that's that, end of story! Milt

02-23-2001, 12:22 PM	#1
Ted User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SC Posts: 726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hugh's Grip Work You know we talk all the time about the fantastic magazine bottoms that GT is producing and the work that Hugh is doing on Grips. BUT..........I was looking at some of the grips that Hugh has recheckered the sides and edges of new reproduction grips and I am absolutely amazed, you can't tell where the original checkering stops and where Hugh's begins. It is a perfect match! He has quite a magic touch with the checkering tool. HOW DOES HE DO THAT? Ted

02-23-2001, 03:17 PM	#2
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hugh's Grip Work Ted, obviously a rhetorical question. It is amazing all the talent and skill and knowledge here in this forum, though.

02-23-2001, 09:19 PM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Hugh's Grip Work Why Ted, ah jes take ma ole Barlow pocket knife an start cuttin!

02-23-2001, 09:35 PM	#4
Ted User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SC Posts: 726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hugh's Grip Work You do damn good with that pocket knife! Are you going to be able to take the test tonight?

02-24-2001, 10:09 PM	#5
Milt Keller User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hugh's Grip Work Hey Ted, A professional never reveals his secrets. Let's just leave it at that. He did a first rate job on mine! I'm even sending my originals to him, at YOUR suggestion, to re-do. Thanks for the tip. Milt

02-24-2001, 10:31 PM	#6
Ted User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SC Posts: 726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hugh's Grip Work Hey, I was really not asking him at all! I for one can appreciate fully what you said! Just expressing my gratitude and amazement to him! He is damn good! Ted

02-25-2001, 12:04 AM	#7
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Hugh's Grip Work Hey guys, you can do it too....after you practice for about 20 years!

02-25-2001, 05:16 PM	#8
Milt Keller User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hugh's Grip Work Hugh, It is ALWAYS easier to imitate than to originate! I suppose that I could do a great job at painting the "Mona Lisa", but it just "aint" the same. I will just say again that you are a craftsman, and that's that, end of story! Milt