That's exactly what I've decided Allan. Maybe I'll find a project 0 frame that needs new wood someday and can go thru with the process of converting a PG to a straight grip. Would be different had I paid a several hundred dollars for the blank but I'm fortunate enough to have a friend that runs a commercial sawmill just down the road with a lot of walnut slabs. I paid $50 bucks for it (plus $28 to ship to them) and was able find another great looking piece yesterday with great figure and even some nice straight grain through the wrist. Just hope it turns out half as nice as the figure in the first one after it's turned.
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