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03-28-2007, 09:52 AM
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checkering a handle
I've never attempted to checker a handle, but I like the effect and thought I'd try it. The problem is I don't have a clue as to how it's done. I've seen checkering files in the supply houses, is that what is used. looking for advice and suggestions.
thanks, Dave 
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03-28-2007, 10:35 AM
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A book that helped me get started was: CHECKERING & CARVING of GUNSTOCKS by Monty Kennedy.
Gary
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03-28-2007, 11:45 AM
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No, checkering files are not how that type of checkering is done. Checkering files are for cutting grooves or checkering in metal. You can see a picture of one in your Sheffield's, Jantz, and , I think, the K&G catalog.
The type of checkering you want to do is done with gouges and seems to take considerable skill. Gary's book suggestion is what you need if you intend to give it a try. Brownell's has ale type of tools you need for gunstock checkering although most pros seem to make their own..... __________________ Your question may already have been answered - try the Search button first!   
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03-28-2007, 02:29 PM
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Gunstock checkering tools - which are sometimes referred to as files - are built with different shapes for specific purposes, but basically you have 2 or more points or ridges that do the cutting. Kinda like "VV". You usually start with a single groove - "V" and make the first cut. Then you take a double - "VV" and put one ridge in the first groove you cut, so that it cuts a second groove perfectly parallel to the first. You keep cutting one groove at a time. Eventually, you get all those cuts made, then you repeat the same thing at some angle to the first set of grooves. That makes the checkering.
I don't know about making your own - particularly if you've never seen a set before. Brownells has a nice set for low $. __________________ God bless Texas! Now let's secede!!
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03-28-2007, 05:41 PM
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Dave,
Unless you want to invest some serious money in a power system, most use DEM-BART files. I would recommend that you read up on checkering before buying any tools as there are several options. Gary
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03-29-2007, 07:32 AM
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I really appreciate all your inputs, thanks so much. I will start reading up and see what I need. You guys have pointed me in the right direction.
Dave
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