First attempt at checkering

[ridgeway]

Still needs some finish work... definitely a learning curve,lol

 

[pdhntr]

Still needs some finish work... definitely a learning curve,lol

When I was checkering, I would often make the "V" the layout lines for the entire pattern. Diamonds were parallel to the border of the angle. If yours is that way, sorry, I can't see for sure.

When I knew my pattern was going to come up parallel to the border, I wouldn't scribe the border and wait until the diamonds were in and then "finish" the border so I had one full diamond in between. The border was the last thing I cut in.

You are doing well.

Jim

 

[butchlambert]

Here's the stock I'm thinking about checkering. Still working on fitting everything and deciding on a forearm cap.

Also had my youngest rifle builder supervising. Just carving, no sanding with this guy on the job.
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Looks like a mod17 Enfield.

 

[butchlambert]

After you have many years experience you may try this type checkering.

Another view.

Look very closely before commenting.

 

[ridgeway]

After you have many years experience you may try this type checkering.
Look very closely before commenting.

Butch, I will tell you this...there is not going to be years of experience, lol. I'll stick to machine work...

 

[ridgeway]

When I was checkering, I would often make the "V" the layout lines for the entire pattern. Diamonds were parallel to the border of the angle. If yours is that way, sorry, I can't see for sure.

When I knew my pattern was going to come up parallel to the border, I wouldn't scribe the border and wait until the diamonds were in and then "finish" the border so I had one full diamond in between. The border was the last thing I cut in.

You are doing well.

Jim

Jim... It does sorta follow the V. The V has a slight radius to them. I am learning. Other side will be the same, but will make the forend a straight V

 

[butchlambert]

Butch, I will tell you this...there is not going to be years of experience, lol. I'll stick to machine work...

Stay after the checkering!

 

[spitfire_er]

Looks like a mod17 Enfield.

Yes, sir. I've seen yours several times. Nicely executed rifle.

I haven't had time to try anymore checkering. Found some really nice Patagonian Rosewood for grip cap and forearm cap. Been fitting these today.

 

[Preacher]

After you have many years experience you may try this type checkering.

Another view.

Look very closely before commenting.

But the diamonds are not pointed yet Butch 'O)

 

[butchlambert]

But the diamonds are not pointed yet Butch 'O)

You are right. Only found one person in the USA that would do it. You can't hide your mistakes on flat top checkering.

 

[ridgeway]

You are right. Only found one person in the USA that would do it. You can't hide your mistakes on flat top checkering.

That's for sure, lol

 

[centershot]

I tried checkering but have no artistic talent! I can do the mechanics, but can not lay out a pattern. Even made my own cradle.

 

[ridgeway]

Getting the hang of things...

 

[Dusty Stevens]

You are right. Only found one person in the USA that would do it. You can't hide your mistakes on flat top checkering.

butch its hard to describe how much I love that rifle. I cant stop looking at that tang (not thang, TANG)