My Rohrbaugh Factory Tour

[Brenden]

Very nice job with the pics and information..

[Wayne]

Please forgive my ignorance, but I was wondering if you could describe the process by which the grip panels were made.  I have no idea if they are simply cut out from a sheet of some type, or built up in some type of process.  Is the material pre-colored, or is that a part of the process also?  I'm guessing there's some additional step to engrave the Rohrbaugh logo, as well.

In reading some of the threads for personalization and changes in grip color, it's difficult for me to "put it all together" without understanding what is involved.

Thanks!

[R9SCarry]

Wayne - I daresay Duane will step up for this one - but as I understand it - these grip panels are made by a third party - and probably I suspect moulded under high pressure, with probably some finish buffing needed - not sure.

The holes may or may not be done already - maybe Bros R do that but - they do AFAIK machine the inside of the right panel - a precision milling operation - that gives the relief for trigger transfer bar.

[USGuns]

DDGator,
Can I be greedy and ask if you have, or plan on getting, any pics from the NEW Rohrbaugh factory?
Thanks!

[DDGator]

I don't have any...  

I am hoping to get up there next January again... but we may turn up some photos before then I would think.

TW?

[TW]

>>Yep...I have a few pics of the new place.  Guess I kinda backed away from posting much of them over the whole Maria incident...which I am still bothered by.  But I will look around later and see what I have...then work on posting a few...TW<<

[Calvin Cooledge]

>>Yep...I have a few pics of the new place.  Guess I kinda backed away from posting much of them over the whole Maria incident...which I am still bothered by.  

Please refresh my memory about this, TW.
TIA!

Cal

[Skyhook]

Wow! Outstanding report.

Looks like what one would expect if engineering, art, imagination, and hard work all came together in one place.

Thanks, DDGator, for the remarkable tour.

(Glad I finally got time for my dial-up to do its thing.. )

[Slowhand]

Very nice report, well done!  The factory is very impressive.  With so many parts farmed out, especially in the 1911 world, it's refreshing to see a small shop doing everything in house.

[R9SCarry]

You have to remember - this was the old Farmingdale factory.

The new one they are now in is many times bigger and gives them room for more machines as well as overall a much greater freedom to move around!!

I hope one of us eventually will be able to do a visit to the new one and get a new set of pics for all to see.

[Michigunner]

I know everyone would be very pleased to see the new plant.

[TW]

>>Actually, Chris...  I visited the new plant last winter and shot some pics...which are in the same state as the pics I took of Eric doing the R9 take down (over 100 pics!).  One of these days...TW<<

[R9SCarry]

Oh heck TW - now I remember.

So - time you processed these methinks - eh? <nudge> - and if wanted you can email me some and I'll even host em!

I will have to remember to nag you a bit

[TW]

>>"Yes Dear"...right after I take a nap...TW<<