April 17, 2005, 09:42 PM | #1 |
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Hand cut checkering
Can someone out there point me in the direction on how to learn this skill and what kinds of tool to use . I have good woodworking skills but this is one skill i would love to learn.
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April 17, 2005, 10:16 PM | #2 |
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Brownells sells the tools for and books about checkering. I suggest you pay the $5 and get a print catalog, it is worth it just for the reading.
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April 18, 2005, 07:18 AM | #3 |
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www.checkering.com/checkering_as_a_hobby.htm
Here are some suggestions from a professional checkerer who used to work for the old Kimber rifle company. John |
April 18, 2005, 11:47 AM | #4 |
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John
Thanks for the link. Good info. |
April 19, 2005, 01:59 PM | #5 |
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I have assumed you want to hand checker wood. That is a whole different deal than checkering metal. Good Luck.
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April 24, 2005, 08:57 PM | #6 |
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yes thanks for the link that lady is sure tallented. .This is something i have been wanting to learn for years,and according to her web site very proffitable.
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