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A little checkering
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20 February 2015, 23:52
Chuck NelsonLooks great!
21 February 2015, 00:33
WoodhitsGreat work, thanks for sharing.
21 February 2015, 01:04
richjvery nice. lacquer is ok too
21 February 2015, 01:14
Austin HunterI am inspired!!!!!
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21 February 2015, 01:40
Glen71quote:
Originally posted by Austin Hunter:
I am inspired!!!!!
And envious of your talent. Great work (and photography)!
21 February 2015, 02:21
montea6bBeautiful work! I love how you matched the angle of the tip insert.
21 February 2015, 02:34
shootawayVery nice.This looks like quality stuff.I think that some gun makers cheat on the checkering-if that is at all possible.It just seems that some checkering took a long time to do while others were done by using some kind of short cut.I`ve seen what seems like cheaper checkering on some 10-15K rifles.
21 February 2015, 08:56
CraftsmanEvan
Nice work. I can tell this is not your first rodeo.
Nice fiddle back claro. I have a blank that looks similar, it is very light weight too.
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21 February 2015, 09:33
FjoldEvery time I see one of these step by step posts on checkering I realize that I don't have the patience to do this.
My hat's off to you guys that do.
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21 February 2015, 19:19
vapodogNot only great checkering but some great photography as well.
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22 February 2015, 03:27
martAwesome post. Thanks for sharing.
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22 February 2015, 09:53
Idaho SharpshooterI am with Fjold. It is neat to see this on the forum by someone who knows how, and has the patience to do so.
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22 February 2015, 15:54
Rustyquote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
Every time I see one of these step by step posts on checkering I realize that I don't have the patience to do this.
My hat's off to you guys that do.
Ditto!
Nicely done, sir! Thanks for sharing!
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22 February 2015, 22:23
Evan K.Thanks much fellas!
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23 February 2015, 00:44
butchlambertEvan, I'm feeling better all the time. It looks great!
24 February 2015, 00:37
JTEXOutstanding. Thanks for sharing.
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24 February 2015, 02:14
Aaron LittleYou're doing very well Evan.
25 February 2015, 20:42
customboltNice checkering work Evan. Is that your stock work as well. I actually like the soft luster on there.
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25 February 2015, 23:22
customboltPretty slick.
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27 February 2015, 00:13
GroundsKprWow!......Outstanding work. Thanks for posting
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30 December 2015, 01:21
SDHPretty darn good checkering there Evan! That was a very tricky forend layout.
And that wasn't the easiest piece of wood to checker~~
Did you use a very short single line cutter in the rear border of the grip pattern. It is quite surprising how well they work on non-straight lines.
If you haven't invested in Ullman's carbide tools you are ready and you owe it to yourself. Start with the long (5/8") straight single line.
Best for the New Year!
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30 December 2015, 01:57
p dog shooterVery nice looks a good squirrel shooter.
30 December 2015, 04:08
AtkinsonLooks great, you did a fine job, but you would do yourself a great justice by checkering some European, Russian, or Turkish walnut that's harder than woodpecker lips and so much easier to work with as opposed to that California cork wood your playing with. I think you would be more than surprised.
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30 December 2015, 04:17
butchlambertRay,
He is getting ready to checker mine. It is a very hard stick of wood.
30 December 2015, 19:49
Evan K.quote:
Originally posted by SDH:
Pretty darn good checkering there Evan! That was a very tricky forend layout.
And that wasn't the easiest piece of wood to checker~~
Did you use a very short single line cutter in the rear border of the grip pattern. It is quite surprising how well they work on non-straight lines.
If you haven't invested in Ullman's carbide tools you are ready and you owe it to yourself. Start with the long (5/8") straight single line.
Best for the New Year!
SDH
Thank you Steve, and the same to you! Yes I have a pair of short cutters (one cuts pulling, one pushing) that got a lot of work in on this stock. I've had my eyes on the carbide cutters but haven't bought any yet because I wasn't sure which to get so I appreciate the advice.
Thanks p dog shooter, it is very accurate. Lots of fun to shoot.
quote:
Originally posted by butchlambert:
Ray,
He is getting ready to checker mine. It is a very hard stick of wood.
Yes, this one is up next and is dense Australian walnut. I'll be doing similar point patterns in 24 lpi and am looking forward to it.
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01 January 2016, 20:15
eltonGreat checkering job. Your layout and spacing are great. I'm building a 10/22 now also what else did u do for your build I've been on rimfirecentral looking a lot. Elton
02 January 2016, 00:08
lindy2Evan
How many hours (approximately) did it take you to do that checkering job, not including the layout or the final finishing. Just the checkering?
02 January 2016, 01:10
pagosawingnutNice job!
03 January 2016, 11:01
3584ELKBeautifully done. You are a true craftsman!
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03 January 2016, 19:24
Evan K.Thank you very much all!
quote:
Originally posted by elton:
Great checkering job. Your layout and spacing are great. I'm building a 10/22 now also what else did u do for your build I've been on rimfirecentral looking a lot. Elton
Aside from my stock this rifle is all KIDD so far. Fine by me since the bolt is night and trigger is night and day compared to a 10/22, and I like the rear takedown screw feature too. Started with a Shilen 22" barrel but it never shot well, even after they re-lapped it so it was returned and KIDD selected the 20" barrel that is on it now. The meloniting looks good. A Leupold V-3 6.5-20X EFR is on its way.
quote:
Originally posted by lindy2:
Evan
How many hours (approximately) did it take you to do that checkering job, not including the layout or the final finishing. Just the checkering?
Good question, I'd have to say about 25-30 hours. Finishing the checkering and repairing the chips in the finish along the edges (nightmarish in hindsight) took a significant amount of time as well. I remember the checkering looked cratered like the surface of the moon after the first application of finish since the Claro walnut was so porous in areas.
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