Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part8 repaired version in this video, kurt continues his lesson showing you how to use. Checkering in its current form started to occur about 150 years ago. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. This is the ultimate book for checkering and carving gunstocks. However, the checkering process for a foreend requires rolling the stock in some manner so that your hand and arm can move in a straight aspect. Basic checkering tool for gun stocks and decorative finishing wood carving tools. With its long 58 inch cutter and large two inch radius it outshines all others for the perfect start to an excellent checkering job. Pdf plans custom wood carving knives download woodcraft sacramento. The checkering and carving of gunstocks download ebook pdf. Using a three row spacing cutter to lay out lines in this grip checkering pattern. Feb 15, 2015 wood gun stock carving patterns standard buttstock style a.
The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. Items similar to relief carved walnut gunstock on etsy. All checkering patterns selected for each and every stock are done so with a classic and timeless design. Down east books checkering and carving of gunstocks. Checkering and carving of gunstocks down east book shopping online x hardbound. Apart from a couple dunks in the top righ hand quadrant of the front cover its immaculate asking. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. Apr 01, 2020 you will need to secure the stock in some way. Click download or read online button to get the checkering and carving of gunstocks book now. To create perfect master guidelines for diamonds 3 or 3. 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. Its dense grain makes it a breeze to do nearperfect checkering. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more. I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. In a perfect world, all gunstocks would be made from french walnut. I may have a couple of old patterns from brownells years ago, and ill hunt them up if your interested in them. All standard checkering patterns are available for any model unless model is rare and unusual. It is an extensive and specialized work of 244 text pages and some 300 technical illustrations that cover its subject fully from both utilitarian and decorative standpoints. Checkering is not really neccessary on most stocks, so the decorative aspect is probably the most important. If a metal checkering file of 32 or more teeth per inch is available it is really the ticket. The tool features a unique guide with a detented offset adjustment of. Gunstock checkering filling in your pattern the right way. After checking the local libraries, and not finding much on hand checkering, fundamentals of gunstock checkering booklet by bill mcguire. This book covers all different types of checkering and carving, for example.
These styles of checkering and carving are presented in much depth. Each has contributed photographs of his handiwork and fullsize line drawings of checkering and carving patterns. Books archives kv woodcarving supplieskv woodcarving supplies. If you do any carving at all, you can use checkering for some of the background areas. If you like to shoot, work on guns as a business or hobby, or just own a gun, this is the place for you. 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 impressed stamped, negative or positive checkering to hand cut. If a metal checkering file of 32 or more teeth per inch is available it is really the. Fullsize line drawings and photos of checkering and carving patterns by. Care is taken so that the checkering blends with the gunstock, while allowing the owner a personal statement in its design. In this video series, kurts custom carving and checkering will walk.
Crafts woodworking wood carving power tools are essential to begin the carving out of a gunstock. Checkering was not a new thing of course but patterns and ways of application were usually different. Download pdf checkering and carving of gunstocks book full free. Carving and checkering your own custom gunstock can be very rewarding. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Gunstock finishing and checkering a to z introduction.
How to checker a gunstock completion of a custom rifle. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving. Most gunstocks, however, are made from american walnut which has a more open grain. Stepbystep workbench project for carving and painting a life size eastern. Tim smithlyon premier grade checkering for your gun stock. Gunstock carving patterns free patterns wood carving designs.
If you use a single cutter, you can do different things, like where the diamonds are flat instead of pointed. Stock checkering templates rifle checkering kits checkering on rifle stock custom checkering on rifles 1 2 3 related searches for rifle checkering templates gunstock carving tools ehow how to videos, articles. The checkering and carving of gunstocks download ebook. It doesnt waste time on fancy words and with impossible art. Checkering and carving of gunstocks available for download and read online in other formats. Checkering and carving of gunstocks as practiced by many of americas leading stock makers. Dec 06, 2016 gunstock carving and checkering a to z tiborasaurusrex. The function of checkering is to give the shooter more grip on the stock. Checkering carving gunstocks by kennedy monty abebooks.
In addition to the functional aspect of providing a firm nonslip grip of the stock, custom checkering adds to the appearance and value. We have no problem doing presentable checkering on american walnut, but prefer to use coarser 18 line per inch. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. It can be clamped to a bench between some old carpeting or leather. Checkering and carving gunstocks hummul carving company. Local customers can call 5803692316 and order for pickup monday friday. Blanks basic checkering tool for gun stocks and decorative finishing wood carving tools. The quality of a fine rifle or shotgun is often judged by the checkering. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s. Americas leading stockmakers have contributed photographs of their handiwork and fullsize line drawings of checkering and carving patterns to illustrate the. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills.
Power checkering tool was created to fill a need in the custom gun stocking industry. For over 75 years, shooting sports enthusiasts have turned to. The doiron type 1 is the cutter of choice for laying out master lines and giving you a straight, sharp line along the barrel channel. 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. Monty covers how its done with every basic pattern, tool, and method. Unfollow gunstock checkering to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hand checkering just carving, its one thing to checker on a flat surface compared to doing it on a gunstock because of the curved surfaces. Wood carving patterns carving designs wood patterns diy wood projects wood crafts woodworking lessons dremel carving whittling wood chip carving.
This makes it extremely easy to change the number of lines per inch and return precisely to each setting with. The checkering and carving of gunstocks monty kennedy. Each pattern is full size for easy transfer and use. Photographs and illustrations include modern, traditional, and antique style work. Checkering and carving of gunstocks cherry tree toys. Checkering and carving gunstocks with monty kennedy is a popular and specialized field of making gunstocks look, grip, and feel better. Pdf checkering and carving of gunstocks download full. Our online store is open and we are able to ship as usual. Actually, it is more of a carving technique since special gauges are used. Checkering and carving of gunstocks by monty kennedy. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. I am larrys son, and do all the checkering for the stocks and forends that he makes. Fundamentals of gunstock checkeringwood carvers supply, inc. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in.
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