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Another Checkering Effort
These are Goncalo Alves. The dark grain is the hardest wood that I
have seen so far. That may be why S&W used the wood as much as
they did, as it should be durable. This is another set of Ahrends
Tacticals. Number 4 has a red reflection. Each set has been a
learning experience. Comments welcome! DLB
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07-18-2013, 11:14 AM
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That's beautiful, you are getting better with each set of grips. I just don't see how you could possibly improve on that.
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07-18-2013, 11:30 AM
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Really nice work.
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07-18-2013, 11:34 AM
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Very nice.....good to know that there are still people around who enjoy that kind of tedious, meticulous, hand work!
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07-30-2013, 11:27 AM
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Thanks guys for the comments. Much appreciated! DLB
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I have been watching your improving efforts. While your first attempt didn't look like the professionals, I thought they looked excellent for your first attempt. As I have seen you progress, I envy your new skill.
The current set raises the difficulty factor and they do look as good as any professional set. Great job!
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07-30-2013, 10:01 PM
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Man....... you have come a long way since your first set. Beautiful!
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07-30-2013, 10:36 PM
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You're good at that! Lovely work on this set.
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07-30-2013, 10:55 PM
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Nice work! It is quite an art!
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It looks like I'm joining the bandwagon at the right time, having missed your earlier attempts. Very nice work!
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Buddy, I'd say you got the hang of it. Very nice.
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