I have been really busy with client work (no complaints) and not had any time for my own projects. I decided to try and find a couple of hours each week to work on my own items. Here is some recent work on my blaster:
I was able to rough out the aluminum butt at the bottom of the grips.
Drilling out pilot holes in the base for the bolts.
Ha ha - only seeing this a year later! I actually own both but still like the feel of a file in my hands. Guess it goes back to my days when I was a Silversmith.