Scotts a master at his trade, and ive always wanted to see this done, so this was a treat to edit. Its an oilmodified polyurethanetype finish that penetrates the wood and helps to seal it. Gunsmithing how to seal the wood when finishing a gun stock. Oct 10, 20 checkering takes time, patience and skill. Gunstock checkering is a craft that very few have truly mastered. As a result, many styles of checkering have evolved, from the crosshatch pattern seen on old flintlocks to the 31. The price list at the end of the example pictures are for my standard checkering patterns at 18 20 lines per inch. Free checkering patterns software mb astrology planetary patterns v. Wood carving designs wood carving patterns rifle stock wooden walking sticks shooting guns custom guns metal engraving wood burning art hunting rifles. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills.
Laminate stocks, claro or any other wood besides american walnut or english walnut is additional. I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. With its long 58 inch cutter and large two inch radius it outshines all others for the perfect start to an excellent checkering job. Fitting did you need help fitting your gun stock to your firearm. Unfollow gunstock checkering tools to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The function of checkering is to give the shooter more grip on the stock especially when wet or greasy. The tool features a unique guide with a detented offset adjustment of. All you want to do is to just seal the wood, and a few drops is all thats needed. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
On my remington 870 i used miles gilbert classic american gunstock oil finish that i picked up from midwayusa. Carving and checkering your own custom gunstock can be very rewarding. The history of this cradle dates back to around 196970, i probably saw a picture of some type of cradle that inspired what was or should say is. It belonged to a local guy who carried it a lot and shot it occasionally, hunting sambar deer elk sized asiatic deer, which is exactly what i intend to do with it. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s.
This makes it extremely easy to change the number of lines per inch and return precisely to each setting with. We are a full service gunstock repair shop specializing in custom stock checkering, repairing and reconditioning broken, damaged or incomplete firearms and have over 21 years of experience in all phases of service and repair. They are all very good and will provide everything you need to get started. The stock and external fittings are well worn, but the barrel is like new. Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part8 repaired version in this video, kurt. Checkering tools the dembart checkering tool is a completely new tool engineered to satisfy the most exacting demands of precision craftsmen. A checkering cradle makes checkeringso much easier. The titan has a stream lined body with maximum weight reduction and a low center of gravity, giving it unprecedented balance in the hand.
Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. My specialization is in the winchester model 12 and model 42, from standard checkering to more elaborate patterns, such as the doublediamond for model 42. Available with your choice of a 332 or 316 inch cutters, the type two cutters are shorter and are perfect for getting you into, and out of tight spots, leaving only sharp even diamonds as an end product. Premier grade checkering for your gun stock each and every stock that is sent will receive individual attention to design and fit. Below are some pictures of my work, along with some. With extensive use, the checkering on an old gun might be completely worn smooth. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and rifle stock. I love to take something simple and make it into something beautiful. To wick perspiration away from the hands during shooting and as decoration. Checkering a stock professional gun smithing series.
Dual co2 lasers wood gunstock checkering dual co2 lasers and an automated rotary system make quick work of checkering a gun stock. An engraved checkering pattern on a gun stock makes a great customized gift for any gun or shooting enthusiast. Here are a couple of books i have that both have lots of good info. Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part9 carving does require. As bob mentioned, recutting an existing checkering job is a good place to start. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. In the english literature, checkering is often spelled chequering.
Its nice because it is stretchy and will bend around a corner. We can rechecker worn checkering while still maintaining originality. Crafts woodworking wood carving power tools are essential to begin the carving out of a gunstock. Co2cab wood gunstock checkering vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. In this video series, kurts custom carving and checkering will walk. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, describes the tools and their proper use. Here well walk you through the steps of creating this engraved gun stock. Learning to checker part 1 top rated supplier of firearm.
Since 1989, vytek laser has been developing and advancing a wide range of laser. Power checkering tool was created to fill a need in the custom gun stocking industry. All hardware and simple assembly instructions are included. Dual co2 lasers and an automated rotary system make quick work of checkering a gun stock. Dont use so much that you build up finish in the checkering. Cutters for a convex bead are available in narrow, wide and extra wide. This quality checkering cradle by mtb woodworking can be bolted directly to a workbench or it can be locked into a sturdy vise. All checkering patterns will match and flow with the stock design.
Refinishing a wood stock with checkering and designs on. When looking at the checkering from above, the diamonds should be symmetrical, with each facet the same shape and size. How to convert impressed checkering shooting times. Checkering are rows of parallel grooves that cross at a given angle to form little diamond shapes. I wish it had been it would have saved me some grief. Scott demonstrates how a true professional adds checkering to a wood stock. Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut. Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part9 carving does require some artistic skill. From the amount of traffic that there has been, search terms used and requests for my checkering cradle i decided a more detailed post was in order.
The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. Installation of forend tip ebony wood included, twoscrew steel grip cap installed, recoil pad installed, michaels style sling swivel studs installed, a cheek piece in american or european style, a hand rubbed oil finish with all the pores filled, four panels of checkering up to 24 lines per inch. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a custom remington 700 stock. Free checkering patterns software free download free. My specialization is in the winchester model 12 and model 42, from standard checkering to more elaborate patterns, such as the doublediamond for model 42 andor the a or b carved patterns.
Filter by manufacturer berrys manufacturing 1 brownells 5 dembart 14 grobet file co. All standard checkering patterns are available for any model unless model is rare and unusual. After the checkering is pointed up, the border, if any is present, can now be recut. Carving and stippling your gunstock the right way rex. If you are serious you should get the video or dvd, gunstock checkering, by joe balickie.
Perfect diamonds, straight lines, clean borders without over runs, elegant fleurdelis, graceful ribbons and intricate skipline patterns stand in stark contrast to rough production checkering and impressed patterns. Nov 25, 2012 gunstock checkering is a craft that very few have truly mastered. Gunstock checkering a to z border lines and master lines. General info welcome to padnchecker gunstock service located in findlay, il. I am larrys son, and do all the checkering for the stocks and forends that he makes. Balickies dvd is good, but hes maybe too damn good ive been checkering for about 15 years and still cannot push a 4line tool like he does. You wont really be able to tell if the checkering is worn or if its just crud built up into the cuts until you strip the old finish and clean it up so thats first. I have checkered for some of the largest manufacturers in the world working on. The checkering book was written in the 50s but the info and methods havent changed much since then. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Gunstock checkering filling in your pattern the right way. Thats why checkering at the grip and on the forearm has evolved as an aid in steadying the rifle. The checkering diamonds are cut straight and clean for a smooth finish.
Type 2 available with your choice of a 332 or 316 inch cutters, the type two cutters are shorter and are perfect for getting you into, and out of tight spots, leaving only sharp even diamonds as an end product. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving. Hand checkering is a simple process requiring just a few simple tools. All checkering patterns selected for each and every stock are done so with a classic and timeless design. Hourly shop rate for all custom stockmaking, checkering and gunsmithing services. Beyond this function, checkering is a matter of taste. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry. Vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. A pattern with 22 24 lines per inch is an additional cost. Using a three row spacing cutter to lay out lines in this grip checkering pattern. Gunsmithing hand checkering tools what they are and. Stock checkering templates rifle checkering kits checkering on rifle stock custom checkering on rifles 1 2 3 related searches for rifle checkering templates gunstock carving tools ehow how to videos, articles.
Since 1989, vytek laser has been developing and advancing a wide range of laser based technologies from our stateoftheart engineering and manufacturing facilities in fitchburg. Some guns have a checkering style of their own such as the flat top diamonds on lc smith shotgun checkering. See more ideas about guns, rifle stock and carving. For this and other midwayusa videos visit the midwayusa video library. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. Gunstock finishing and checkering part 1 tools gunstock carving and checkering requires the. The beauty of precise handcrafted checkering is sadly a feature not found on todays mass produced firearms. Gunstock finishing and checkering a to z introduction. We used a 45watt helix with the following settings. The titan power checkering machine is the tool of choice around the world and is used by both large manufacturers and individual artisans to create straight lines and sharp diamonds. Countless hours of labor and buckets of sweat and tears go into perfecting each and every gunstock that comes into kurts custom.
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