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Free downloadable classic shooting and firearms books. Its nice because it is stretchy and will bend around a corner. I dont have a checkering machine and i cut my checkering with hand tools. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in which it cuts. I recently commenced practicing my checkering skills to enable me to checker my own rifle stock.

Diy hand checkering rifle stock is checkering something that a rank amateur should even consider doing himself. Tim eschews computers and all of his business is word of mouth. While it approaches an art form, most anyone handy with tools can learn fundamentals fairly quickly through practice on curved wood. I want to do my first checkering project on my 1910 mannlicher schoenauer rifle that i restocked myself. The pictures above are of a stock i have currently in process. Davids custom gun stocks recoils, restoration, duplication. The information containied is more than can be expected from a typical book.

The company is mostly specialized in competition rifle fclass stock making. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering joel schafer on. I like getting a curated list of the book deals im interested in without having to spend hours combing. Recutting checkering on gun stocks stock refinishing is a very common job for many shops, but weve seen that some gunsmiths leave the checkering as is rather than recutting it. Would you like to be alerted when the item becomes available again. Finer cuts give a nice matting effect to reduce glare and light distortion. Learn about gunstock carving with great books from treeline usa. What sets them apart is that they use different types of woods and carbon fiber layers epoxied together to make sort of custom laminate stocks. Care is taken so that the checkering blends with the gunstock, while. Gun digest book of shotguns assemblydisassembly, 4th ed. Many different opinions of how to do whatlike always there is only one way, the right way. Check out our galleries of past projects to see what sparks your imagination.

I have for sale set of dembart checkering tool set of 5 cutters and 60 degree veiner, used once. The checkering diamonds are cut straight and clean for a smooth finish. Nov 09, 20 here are a couple of books i have that both have lots of good info. For more information, please go to the checkering book page. If you like double rifles, these three belong in your library. My new booklet, photography basics for gunmakers, engravers, and collectors, is now available from amazon. Jesse kaufman, located right here in sturgis, sd delivers some of north americas most exceptional work.

Good checkering machines are hard to find these days and i have had a machine on order for a few years. It will guide you in selecting the proper tools and will inform you of the correct way to use them. Each and every stock that is sent will receive individual attention to design and fit. With the right tools, how difficult is it actually. Featured publications the book of rifle accuracy by tony boyer price. That being said, having this book to supplement your learning is better than trying to go alone on the scant information online. West virginia university rifle team coach jon hammond said, its a captivating book every shooter young or old, beginner or olympian, should read and use to get better. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Would be nice to hear some of your recommendations on how to get started and what we could avoid learning the hard way. Before you jump right in and start restoring the checkering on your favorite rifle, you need to look at tools and fixtures to make the work. Tim smithlyon premier grade checkering for your gun stock. We can also recreate traditional patterns for restoration projects, refinish and checker existing plain gunstocks, repair worn or damaged areas of existing checkering and can even convert.

Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a custom remington 700 stock. The dembart checkering tool is a completely new tool engineered to satisfy the most exacting demands of precision craftsmen. The books i have show a tool that looks like an old fashion ice pick. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. We can rechecker worn checkering while still maintaining originality. Laminate stocks, claro or any other wood besides american walnut or english walnut is additional. Fundamentals of gunstock checkering mcguire, bill on. Stock wood is an exhibition piece of claro walnut, unfinished so looking for a complete job of a classic hand rubbed oil finish along with the 28 to 32 lines per inch checkering. And sometimes, on twopiece stocks it is impossible to reach the checkering at the front of the buttstock while it is still in the cradle.

The checkering tools are in effect tiny saws, designed to leave a vshaped. What gun stock checkering tool makes a scribe for the master lines. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving. My book, the final touch, a complete course in gunstock checkering, has proven to be a success, and is now in its second printing. Learning to checker part 1 top rated supplier of firearm. The example on the left shows an antique british single shot rifle with typical flattop checkering the borders run exactly parallel with the lines of the checkering making it. Many books exist on the subject of highly decorated firearms, with detailed. Recutting checkering on gun stocks top rated supplier of. Dual co2 lasers and an automated rotary system make quick work of checkering a gun stock. Checkering boses guns gun repair, restoration, and gunsmithing. A pattern with 22 24 lines per inch is an additional cost. Feb 06, 2015 scott demonstrates how a true professional adds checkering to a wood stock.

Just found this website when searching for checkering cradle. Custom checkering for high end rifle trap shooters forum. Everything is covered, starting with the design and layout of checkering patterns, both point patterns and fleurdelis. Knop hameln percussion german target or hunting rifle, 52 cal. Video taken with a sony hdr dude, check out checkering my grandpa just gave his dads checkering tools to my dad, for. This page manual contains all information in getting you started. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. 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 tools that are mentioned are available from dgw and. What gun stock checkering tool makes a scribe for the. Looking for recommendations for custom checkering for a heavy caliber rifle. Oct 10, 20 checkering takes time, patience and skill.

Dvd gunstock checkering by joe balickie artisan press 905 burke st winston salem, nc more expensive forgot the exact price. If us newbies want to start doing their own stock checkering. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. All checkering patterns selected for each and every stock are done so with a classic and timeless design. Its an independently owned space to track and share your reading, and to celebrate books with other readers. Chekster chsu20 gun stock checkering tool replacement cutter double edge. Joel schafer stockmaker joel schafer custom stockmaker. These artists borrow techniques from firearms beautification and apply them to hand tools checkering a gunstock. I admit to having recut worn checkering on my bench top without a cradle. A company called cerus riflestocks makes very unique boltaction rifle stocks. Care is taken so that the checkering blends with the gunstock, while allowing the owner a personal statement in its design. I have checkered for some of the largest manufacturers in the world working on. This is harder than checkering a flat piece, but when youre finished youll have a checkered stock even if you decide to never pick up a checkering tool again.

The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. The quality of a fine rifle or shotgun is often judged by the checkering. You can be certain that ill recommend you to anybody asking about quality checkering in the future. The example on the left shows an antique british single shot rifle with typical flattop checkering the borders run exactly parallel with the lines of the checkering making it an angular pattern. Also appropriate for application on other wood products. To have checkering and carving of gunstocks at your side is to have the fastest and best way to transform gunstock smoothness into functional, practical, and pleasingtotheeye works of art. To our way of thinking, refinishing of wooden stocks is not considered complete until the. But not only were the checkering diamonds rounded and smooth, some nimrod decided taking a punch and putting.

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. All books are hard cover, dust jacket, heavy glossy paper and color pics except vintage photos and. Hand checkering tools for sale page 1 az shooters supply. The price list at the end of the example pictures are for my standard checkering patterns at 18 20 lines per inch. Many of us in the professional gunmaking trade do not use checkering files as depicted in the previous post on this subject. Fundamentals of gunstock checkering written by bill mcguire. Vintage gunline spec c55 series stock checkering set in wooden storage case. I just needed to tell you how impressed i am with the checkering that you did on my l c smith project gun. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters. The purest and most traditional representation of gunmaking artistry is fine line, hand laid checkering and ornate metal engraving. In addition to the functional aspect of providing a firm nonslip grip of the stock, custom checkering adds to the appearance and value. Used rifle shotgun stock checkering tool 16 lines per inch cutter for gunsmith.

This type of checkering is usually seen on the better grade of stocks. Ramelson doiron carbide tipped checkering tool 90 degree ullman gunsmithing made in usa. I guess hand checkering is a dying art, there seems to be very little information online about it in a time when you can find tutorials for just about anything online, the lack of information on checkering seems a little weird. The checkering book was written in the 50s but the info and methods havent changed much since then. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s. Vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. Hunting gun smithing stock checkerings for sale ebay. Diy hand checkering rifle stock air rifle sa forums. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving supplies.

Services checkering and engraving lri outlet store. This book is definitely a good reference to have, though without watching some of the few youtube offerings on checkering, it would have been a bit hard to follow for someone brand new at checkering. Lake sunapee living the insiders guide to new hampshires lake sunapee region. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more. 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. Our custom engraving and checkering services can accompany your full custom product order, or be arranged on a wide variety of firearms and projects that you supply. Make offer used rifle shotgun stock checkering tool 16 lines per inch cutter for gunsmith. Some guns have a checkering style of their own such as the flat top diamonds on lc smith shotgun checkering. This book has nothing to do with stockmaking but is a great book for the fit and finish of a semi inletted stocks made by a stockmaker. Naturally, starting with the most inexpensive old gun you can find with worn checkering is preferable to a highdollar collectable, but you can let your wallet be your guide. Checkering a stock professional gun smithing series youtube.

I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. All standard checkering patterns are available for any model unless model is rare and unusual. Youll note that the link doesnt go to his website, or facebook page, or anything hes created on the internet. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry. Id recommend a jointer checkering tool and a veiner along with a complete set. Grobet usa gunsmith swiss pattern file by grobet pillar checkering 6 inch cut 00 20 lines. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering joel schafer, joel schafer on. It is a service outside of our skill sets and is offered only by referral. In early 1980s leonard brownell with advicehelp from john rohner and don glaser wrote an article in the rifle magazine where by he described the layout and cutting of metal checkering on bolt knobs using the power checkering head cable or pneumatic driven that is. Checkering carving gunstocks by kennedy monty abebooks. Now, they dont sell as well as sarah palins books, but im not as good looking as her.

I may have a couple of old patterns from brownells years ago, and ill hunt them up if your interested in them. Visit for more pics about bird hunting, good dogs, fine guns, and a lovely lady or two. This is a complete course in the art of gunstock checkering. Scotts a master at his trade, and ive always wanted to see this done, so this was a treat to edit. Dual co2 lasers wood gunstock checkering co2 fiber uv. The author starts with a stock that has been 90 95% roughed and shows the details and how to fit and finish the stock for the intended rifle, minus the checkering, which is a separate subject to its own. A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds guns. To track the performance of your rifle and ammunition, and to discover tiny variances between book data and your own combo of rifle scopeammo, a precision rifleman uses a rifle data book which we are simplifying by giving you a free page that you can duplicate and bind into your own book see below.

When i talked to him last year, and again this year, he continue reading checkering a stock. Id also consider getting one of monte kennedys books on checkering and gun stock carving along with one of the great videos that brownells sells. All checkering patterns will match and flow with the stock design. Since 1989, vytek laser has been developing and advancing a wide range of laser. Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say how very happy i am with the new wood you created for my old highwall. Winchester 1885 highwall set, fully fit, finished, checkering by macon gunstocks custom shop for mr. There was a penciled serial number on the back of the grips showing they were original to the gun made around 1914 so i didnt want to swap out grips. Rms custom can optionally produce fine line checkering at 26 or 28 lines per inch, depending on the wood grain and density, in your pattern of choice. Video 1 of wood stripping in this tutorial series i will show you how to take a rifle stock and refinish it. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills. This book guides the student through each step in proper order of completion, thus avoiding the confusion that has always been a part of learning to checker. If your going to do new checkering then its good to start out with a flat block and simple patterns then go to some inexpensive 22 stocks to begin with. I guess hand checkering is a dying art, there seems to be very little information online about it in a time when you can find tutorials for just about anything online, the lack of. It doesnt waste time on fancy words and with impossible art.

Plasma paw shielded metal stickmmasmaw submerged saw. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering. Practice on scrap wood, preferably walnut, on which you have shaped some curved surfaces resembling a gun stock. Normally all best guns stocks have angular pattern checkering. Hand checkering tools for sale page 1 at az shooters supply. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and rifle stock. With extensive use, the checkering on an old gun might be completely worn smooth. Gun stock checkering tools and stock refinishing book. Checkering boses guns gun repair, restoration, and. Originally published in 1952, the checkering and carving of gunstocks book. This year, one of my favorite instructors, tim carrick, was teaching checkering. Just good books and the readers who love them riffle books. Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut.