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Re: Checkering Closeups for Red

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04 June 2004, 04:43
Scrollcutter
Re: Checkering Closeups for Red
Bill:

Nice work.

Keep it up and thanks for the photos.
04 June 2004, 12:04
Glen71
Quote:

"Im probably going to get nailed for this but for the grip I do the side panels first and the saddle panel last. I use a skip line tool to cut my border in the sadle panel following the grip panel border line."

Hell, I'm not going to nail ya, I'm going to steal your idea! VERY classy job.
04 June 2004, 14:59
N4652E
That is clearly very well done checkering. The tops are all very even and straight.

I guess I do that 3 panel pattern differently (backasswards??) I roughly lay out a one panel over the top pattern with one set of common master lines for the top and both sides. Then I use narrow stripping tape to lay out the border separating the top from the sides. I cut the lines, skipping the area under the tape. This way, the lines continue from the top to each side, and the diamond tops all lay in a row. (Or they do if I have kept my lines straight and even.)

The challange is to make both sides symetric, I think it adds to the appearance and is appreciated those who have tried to master this task. Just a different style, with a bit more time to lay out, but no more complex to cut.

Roger
04 June 2004, 15:27
Customstox
Bill,
I lay out mine the same way and use a skip line tool to space them.
04 June 2004, 15:46
Customstox
Bill,
Give these guys a treat and post a pic of the skeleton grip cap. You do a nice job with them.
04 June 2004, 15:48
Bill Soverns
Chic,



Damn.....going to make me the cap is still in the white....soon as its blued and on the rifle I will post a pic....



And btw - I know you lay them out the same way - I stole the idea from you!
05 June 2004, 07:02
DeBee
How good are the Balikke checkering videos???

Can you give a brief description of what is covered?