Premier grade checkering for your gun stock each and every stock that is sent will receive individual attention to design and fit. Hourly shop rate for all custom stockmaking, checkering and gunsmithing services. Gunstock checkering a to z border lines and master lines. Honestly, people will talk about citrus strippers, and various other things but the two best things ive ever used to remove gunstock finishes are easy off oven cleaner or brakleen.
The stock and external fittings are well worn, but the barrel is like new. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving. 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. 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.
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. Checkering a stock professional gun smithing series. 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. Fitting did you need help fitting your gun stock to your firearm. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in. This quality checkering cradle by mtb woodworking can be bolted directly to a workbench or it can be locked into a sturdy vise. 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. Gunstock finishing and checkering part 1 tools gunstock carving and checkering requires the.
The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. After the checkering is pointed up, the border, if any is present, can now be recut. I wish it had been it would have saved me some grief. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. 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. The beauty of precise handcrafted checkering is sadly a feature not found on todays mass produced firearms. Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut. I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. Power checkering tool was created to fill a need in the custom gun stocking industry. Using a three row spacing cutter to lay out lines in this grip checkering pattern. Free checkering patterns software mb astrology planetary patterns v.
Co2cab wood gunstock checkering vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a custom remington 700 stock. I am larrys son, and do all the checkering for the stocks and forends that he makes. Refinishing a wood stock with checkering and designs on. Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part9 carving does require. Countless hours of labor and buckets of sweat and tears go into perfecting each and every gunstock that comes into kurts custom.
See more ideas about guns, rifle stock and carving. How to convert impressed checkering shooting times. Crafts woodworking wood carving power tools are essential to begin the carving out of a gunstock. 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. Here well walk you through the steps of creating this engraved gun stock. Gunsmithing hand checkering tools what they are and.
Dual co2 lasers and an automated rotary system make quick work of checkering a gun stock. All hardware and simple assembly instructions are included. In this video series, kurts custom carving and checkering will walk. Since 1989, vytek laser has been developing and advancing a wide range of laser. 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. Thats why checkering at the grip and on the forearm has evolved as an aid in steadying the rifle. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and rifle stock. An engraved checkering pattern on a gun stock makes a great customized gift for any gun or shooting enthusiast. Wood carving designs wood carving patterns rifle stock wooden walking sticks shooting guns custom guns metal engraving wood burning art hunting rifles.
Checkering are rows of parallel grooves that cross at a given angle to form little diamond shapes. Dont use so much that you build up finish in the checkering. As bob mentioned, recutting an existing checkering job is a good place to start. Its nice because it is stretchy and will bend around a corner. Vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications.
Oct 10, 20 checkering takes time, patience and skill. 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. Below are some pictures of my work, along with some. Dual co2 lasers wood gunstock checkering dual co2 lasers and an automated rotary system make quick work of checkering a gun stock. Hand checkering is a simple process requiring just a few simple tools. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry. A checkering cradle makes checkeringso much easier. The checkering diamonds are cut straight and clean for a smooth finish. Its an oilmodified polyurethanetype finish that penetrates the wood and helps to seal it. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. All you want to do is to just seal the wood, and a few drops is all thats needed. Scotts a master at his trade, and ive always wanted to see this done, so this was a treat to edit. With its long 58 inch cutter and large two inch radius it outshines all others for the perfect start to an excellent checkering job. Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part9 carving does require some artistic skill.
Free checkering patterns software free download free. Here are a couple of books i have that both have lots of good info. They are all very good and will provide everything you need to get started. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle.
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. Nov 25, 2012 gunstock checkering is a craft that very few have truly mastered. Checkering tools tools for the gun craftsman and fine. All standard checkering patterns are available for any model unless model is rare and unusual. This makes it extremely easy to change the number of lines per inch and return precisely to each setting with. The price list at the end of the example pictures are for my standard checkering patterns at 18 20 lines per inch. Checkering tools the dembart checkering tool is a completely new tool engineered to satisfy the most exacting demands of precision craftsmen. Carving and checkering your own custom gunstock can be very rewarding. We can rechecker worn checkering while still maintaining originality. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, describes the tools and their proper use.
Gunstock checkering filling in your pattern the right way. 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. We used a 45watt helix with the following settings. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
I have checkered for some of the largest manufacturers in the world working on. To wick perspiration away from the hands during shooting and as decoration. All checkering patterns selected for each and every stock are done so with a classic and timeless design. When looking at the checkering from above, the diamonds should be symmetrical, with each facet the same shape and size. On my remington 870 i used miles gilbert classic american gunstock oil finish that i picked up from midwayusa. The tool features a unique guide with a detented offset adjustment of. As a result, many styles of checkering have evolved, from the crosshatch pattern seen on old flintlocks to the 31. Gunsmithing how to seal the wood when finishing a gun stock. Gunstock checkering is a craft that very few have truly mastered. With extensive use, the checkering on an old gun might be completely worn smooth. You have only to use it for a few minutes to convince yourself that we really have made it possible to do a professional job of checkering more easily and faster than with other products.
All checkering patterns will match and flow with the stock design. 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. A pattern with 22 24 lines per inch is an additional cost. Unfollow gunstock checkering tools to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Laminate stocks, claro or any other wood besides american walnut or english walnut is additional. In the english literature, checkering is often spelled chequering. The function of checkering is to give the shooter more grip on the stock especially when wet or greasy.
I love to take something simple and make it into something beautiful. Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part8 repaired version in this video, kurt. For this and other midwayusa videos visit the midwayusa video library. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s. Filter by manufacturer berrys manufacturing 1 brownells 5 dembart 14 grobet file co. 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. Scott demonstrates how a true professional adds checkering to a wood stock. 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. The checkering book was written in the 50s but the info and methods havent changed much since then. Cutters for a convex bead are available in narrow, wide and extra wide. 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. 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. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills. Gunstock finishing and checkering a to z introduction.
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