In this video I go through the process of creating a custom wooden grip out of maple for my Minolta X-700 film camera. I was not prepared for the amount of sanding required.

VIDEO CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction
0:33 Measuring and Cutting Material
1:05 Gluing the Wood Block
1:27 Creating a Template
2:37 Rough Shaping
3:30 Drilling Out Strap Lug Hole
4:00 Detail Shaping
5:13 Making a Base
6:08 Drilling Out the Base
6:56 Fixing Balance Issue
7:36 Filling Gaps and Finish Sanding
7:52 Staining and Topcoat
9:18 Attaching Strap Lug
9:40 Testing Balance
9:51 Testing Strap Lug
10:08 Completed Project

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