MGW Gripper - Fix For Burning Hands
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Running Guns & Moonshine
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MGW Gripper - Fix For Burning Hands
I bet one of you fine souls has a solution.
I love the Gripper **** I've got on my MGW. Perfect size. Good grip. Just right for me.
Except for the metal plate on top! I don't mind it in cooler months, but my girlfriend isn't a fan of the shift pattern being seared into my palm all summer.
I contacted MGW last year to see if they had a different finish available, but they did not and recommended leaving a hat over the ****. Sorry, but the hat is staying on my head.
So! We're an independent group who can solve our own problems when the vendor doesn't listen, right? Heck yeah I know I'm right!
My thought is this: remove the top metal shift pattern plate, someone can take a mold of it, and then cast it in black delrin. Problem solved.
I don't have the experience doing molds and casting, but I guarantee someone here does, or maybe a supporting vendor. Because you can legit sell these for $20 all day and people will buy them.
Let's get this project off the ground before more owners get a new flesh tattoo this summer!
My right hand approves! Lol
I love the Gripper **** I've got on my MGW. Perfect size. Good grip. Just right for me.
Except for the metal plate on top! I don't mind it in cooler months, but my girlfriend isn't a fan of the shift pattern being seared into my palm all summer.
I contacted MGW last year to see if they had a different finish available, but they did not and recommended leaving a hat over the ****. Sorry, but the hat is staying on my head.
So! We're an independent group who can solve our own problems when the vendor doesn't listen, right? Heck yeah I know I'm right!
My thought is this: remove the top metal shift pattern plate, someone can take a mold of it, and then cast it in black delrin. Problem solved.
I don't have the experience doing molds and casting, but I guarantee someone here does, or maybe a supporting vendor. Because you can legit sell these for $20 all day and people will buy them.
Let's get this project off the ground before more owners get a new flesh tattoo this summer!
My right hand approves! Lol
Safety Car
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Tusc, love the Nameless Ghoul icon ! 
I have done a lot of mold making ( plaster and silicone ) along with casting resin. I have never heard of being able to cast Delrin.
I have done a lot of mold making ( plaster and silicone ) along with casting resin. I have never heard of being able to cast Delrin.
Last edited by SG Lou; Apr 23, 2017 at 10:56 AM.
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Nah, she likes the bumpy texture already on the MGW.
See? I didn't even know you can't cast delrin. I think any material which is less prone to absorbing and conducting heat would work. I like the idea of a black piece vs current polished look.
See? I didn't even know you can't cast delrin. I think any material which is less prone to absorbing and conducting heat would work. I like the idea of a black piece vs current polished look.
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I'm sure that with some research a casting type of plastic can be found.
I thought about using casting resin but I remember back to my days of doing this stuff and over time casting resin will start to break down and release it's oils. Excessive heat will further speed up the process.
Maybe i'll do a little research and get a hold of some contacts in the business
Can you possibly take a picture of the shift pattern plate and post it ?
I thought about using casting resin but I remember back to my days of doing this stuff and over time casting resin will start to break down and release it's oils. Excessive heat will further speed up the process.
Maybe i'll do a little research and get a hold of some contacts in the business
Can you possibly take a picture of the shift pattern plate and post it ?
Last edited by SG Lou; Apr 25, 2017 at 06:12 AM.
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My Gripper's metal top came with a dull gray finish, and it was like a branding iron. I got used to throwing a little towel over it during the days I got to take it to work.
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