New to Me 1900 AE - Page 2

ithacaartist · 10-09-2018, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

I thought you stopped refinishing?
Are you accepting new work now?

A good question. I'm on his Facebook group, so is Eric. He mentioned something about not spending time here, so your question may go unanswered for a while in this thread.

DavidJayUden · 10-09-2018, 11:00 PM

We have several seasoned pros hanging around here. I know I'd not try it myself...
dju

Kyrie · 10-10-2018, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Could be 18 or 20 lpi.

I was thinking it looked more like 22 or 24 lpi. Let me see if I can dig up a checkering gauge.

Jim Solomon · 10-10-2018, 06:51 AM

My best estimate is an angle of 75 degrees, and they look to be
18 or 20 LPI. Jim

Jim Solomon · 10-10-2018, 08:06 AM

Here is a nice posting which may be of use. Jim

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...eckering+angle

DonVoigt · 10-10-2018, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Solomon

Here is a nice posting which may be of use. Jim

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...eckering+angle

For those who don't want to read the info in the link;

German specs are 19.5 lpi, and Hugh Clark used 20 lpi and found 75 degrees to be the best fit.

Just as Jim said; which makes sense as Jim was tutored by Hugh.

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If the grips are not original they could be 18 or 20 lpi; and I have seen some coarser.

DavidJayUden · 10-10-2018, 10:35 AM

Who do we have on the forum who still offers this service?
dju

Jim Solomon · 10-10-2018, 11:58 AM

In addition to me, I am sure there are others on this forum who provide such service.
Jim

DavidJayUden · 10-10-2018, 12:24 PM

Thanks Jim, I wasn't sure if you were doing checkering work. Will keep you in mind.
dju

Kyrie · 10-18-2018, 10:31 AM

I now have the 1900 AE in hand (magnificent job Thor - thank you!).

Having looked over the original grip panels, and assessed what I'd need to do to fit a new set of grip panels, I went with new grip panels.

The inletting was pretty straightforward and only took about a half hour. The new grips are a little long at the rear, bottom, and are proud of frame at about the level of the stock lug. I'll need to do a little trimming, and then reconfigure the new trailing edges of the grip panels. Hopefully I'll get some time this weekend to do that.

The new grips on the restored pistol look very well indeed.

Thor · 10-20-2018, 12:35 PM

Before and After with some old grips I had hanging about.

Douglas Jr. · 10-31-2018, 07:42 PM

Outstanding job by Thor, as usual.

cirelaw · 11-01-2018, 07:29 AM

Ted will do his magic!!

Thor · 11-01-2018, 03:02 PM

Thanks Douglas, that means a lot to me.

Thor · 12-25-2019, 02:41 PM

To Don's previous question, yes, I am taking in new work at present,

Ron Wood · 12-26-2019, 11:48 AM

For some reason the "after" photos are gone, and evidently I missed them when they were available. I would like to see how the old guy turned out if that would be possible.
Ron

Thor · 12-26-2019, 02:48 PM

Here you go Ron, I did not have the original grips when I took these. I used a pair of border grips that I had for the photos. I think the originals when to Jim Solomon for his excellent restorative grip work.

Ron Wood · 12-27-2019, 01:03 AM

Thank you. That is just flat out elegant.
Ron

Thor · 12-27-2019, 09:44 AM

Pardon the pun, I aim to please.

10-10-2018, 06:51 AM	#24
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	My best estimate is an angle of 75 degrees, and they look to be 18 or 20 LPI. Jim __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

10-10-2018, 08:06 AM	#25
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	Here is a nice posting which may be of use. Jim http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...eckering+angle __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

10-10-2018, 11:58 AM	#28
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 193 Thanks: 695 Thanked 173 Times in 66 Posts	In addition to me, I am sure there are others on this forum who provide such service. Jim __________________ Jim Solomon dent2@frontiernet.net

10-20-2018, 12:35 PM	#31
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Before and After with some old grips I had hanging about. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-01-2018, 03:02 PM	#34
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Thanks Douglas, that means a lot to me. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

10-09-2018, 11:00 PM	#22
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	We have several seasoned pros hanging around here. I know I'd not try it myself... dju

10-10-2018, 10:35 AM	#27
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Who do we have on the forum who still offers this service? dju

10-10-2018, 12:24 PM	#29
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Thanks Jim, I wasn't sure if you were doing checkering work. Will keep you in mind. dju

10-18-2018, 10:31 AM	#30
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	I now have the 1900 AE in hand (magnificent job Thor - thank you!). Having looked over the original grip panels, and assessed what I'd need to do to fit a new set of grip panels, I went with new grip panels. The inletting was pretty straightforward and only took about a half hour. The new grips are a little long at the rear, bottom, and are proud of frame at about the level of the stock lug. I'll need to do a little trimming, and then reconfigure the new trailing edges of the grip panels. Hopefully I'll get some time this weekend to do that. The new grips on the restored pistol look very well indeed.

10-31-2018, 07:42 PM	#32
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Outstanding job by Thor, as usual.

11-01-2018, 07:29 AM	#33
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Ted will do his magic!!

12-25-2019, 02:41 PM	#35
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	To Don's previous question, yes, I am taking in new work at present, __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

12-26-2019, 11:48 AM	#36
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	For some reason the "after" photos are gone, and evidently I missed them when they were available. I would like to see how the old guy turned out if that would be possible. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-26-2019, 02:48 PM	#37
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Here you go Ron, I did not have the original grips when I took these. I used a pair of border grips that I had for the photos. I think the originals when to Jim Solomon for his excellent restorative grip work. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

12-27-2019, 01:03 AM	#38
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Thank you. That is just flat out elegant. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

12-27-2019, 09:44 AM	#39
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Pardon the pun, I aim to please. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."