Inforce wx051 wmlx white gen2 800 lumens weapon light. Fundamentals of gunstock checkering paperback january 1, 1994 by bill mcguire author 3. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and rifle stock. Please include instructions, or provide your own pattern. I am glad i went through this process and i could not be more pleased with the outcome. Normally all best guns stocks have angular pattern checkering. Clean sharp checkering can look weird on a nice old time patinad gunstock. Fitting did you need help fitting your gun stock to your firearm. The laser rifle is a hardmode magic weapon that autofires violet lasers which penetrate up to two enemies and emit moderate light. Vintage gunline new spec c55 series leader 16 stock checkering set. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. The patterns in this book are designed for rifle stocks, but are just as applicable for knife handles, pistol grips, or duck calls. Laser engraving gun stock checkering pattern epilog laser. Fi6 inletting chisel bent 14 fi7 inletting chisel bent 18 fi8 inletting chisel bent 38.
Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. The checkering and carving of gunstocks download ebook pdf. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. The co2 laser cuts straight up and down and does not put an angle on traditional type checkering. Pdf checkering and carving of gunstocks download ebook for. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Cleaning up laser engraved diamond patterns with hand tools is available for an additional fee, dependent on the wood and pattern. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills. The more lines per inch the less grip there is on the gun. Gunstock engraving and checkering with a laser engraver by. Well written and illustrated guide to checkering and everything that contributes to a successful project. If you follow all the steps that joel so carefully articulates you should be well on your way, providing you put forth the effort and practice.
Stocks should be completely finished before checkering, with all metal removed. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. All standard checkering patterns are available for any model unless model is rare and unusual. I may have a couple of old patterns from brownells years ago, and ill hunt them up if your interested in them. Co2cab wood gunstock checkering vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. Each and every stock that is sent will receive individual attention to design and fit. Sportsmans guide has all your laser sight needs for low prices. Sheilas logic was that the rifles first hunt was in gillette, which isnt far from buffalo, wyoming, where longmire is fictionally based. Checkering tools the dembart checkering tool is a completely new tool engineered to satisfy the most exacting demands of precision craftsmen. The abilities of the co2 laser are really incredible. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry. They are all very good and will provide everything you need to get started. Pdf checkering and carving of gunstocks download ebook for free.
Apr 05, 2016 no more checkering gun stock by hand, you can now laser engrave a checkered pattern onto the stock, barrel and other areas of a rifle or firearm. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a custom remington 700 stock. Hunting gun smithing stock checkerings for sale ebay. Anybody know of a company that will laser checkerengrave a customer supplied stock. Rms custom can produce a wide variety of checkering panels for one and twopiece rifle and shotgun stocks, from simple point or fillin patterns to elaborate wrap around designs in conventional or skipline style, plain or incorporating ribbons, fleurdelis or other ornamentation. Ivory engraves jet black when the laser beam hits it, while buffalo horn turns a beautiful coppergold color. I rigged a vise on my wood lathe to clamp the but stock to the head stock and a piece of pipe dummy barrel went in the tail stock. A lifelong shooter and cowboy action shooting competitor, chuckaroo decided to initially cater to the cowboy action shooters needs and begin the retirement hobby of laser engraving. Gunstock engraving and checkering with a laser engraver by epilog. Laser checkering is not an option on most bolt action rifle stocks due to our laser tables dimensions. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving. An engraved checkering pattern on a gun stock makes a great customized gift for any gun or shooting enthusiast. This is by far the best book ive seen or read on the principals from a z of gunstock checkering it is a no non sense step by step approach to this meticulous detail orientated craft. Since 1989, vytek laser has been developing and advancing a wide range of laser based technologies from our stateoftheart engineering and manufacturing facilities in fitchburg.
The patterns in this book are designed for rifle stocks, but small changes will make them just as applicable to knife handles, pistol grips, or duck calls. Click download or read online button to get the checkering and carving of gunstocks book now. I used a clamp arrangement on the lathe shaft as a brake. And sometimes, on twopiece stocks it is impossible to reach the checkering at the front of the buttstock while it is still in the cradle. Butt stocks by chuckaroo chuckaroos laser engraving by. No more checkering gun stock by hand, you can now laser engrave a checkered pattern onto the stock, barrel and other areas of a rifle or firearm. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Feb 21, 2016 laser engraving gun stock checkering pattern. Be sure to send the file to the laser system in 3d raster mode. All checkering patterns will match and flow with the. I will look to boyds again for one more rifle in the next year and honestly, i could not be more excited to pick out a new rifle and a new stock and create something that is customized exactly like i want it. Novel method for creating wooden gears uses beads for the gear teeth wooden gear clock. Feb 15, 2015 wood gun stock carving patterns skipline checkering, an unfortunate 1950s fashion.
This type of checkering is usually seen on the better grade of stocks. Using the manual focus gauge bring the gun stock up or down into focus. The rifle featured a freefloated, 22inch barrel sandwiched between a twopiece, oilfinished american walnut stock with lasercut checkering, sling swivel studs and a black solidrubber recoil pad. Gunstock engraving and checkering while engraving and etching checkered patterns and other designs used to be done manually, epilogs innovative cutting and engraving solutions produce the handmade results you want in just a. Co2cab wood gunstock checkering vytek laser systems. Gunstock engraving and checkering while engraving and etching checkered patterns and other designs used to be done manually, epilogs innovative cutting and engraving solutions produce the handmade results you want in just a fraction of the time. Note how the shot passes through the first two dummies, but not the third. Our lasered designs can provide surfaces much more precise than can ever be achieved by hand, and we have an almost infinite capacity to customize your design. I admit to having recut worn checkering on my bench top without a cradle.
The checkering diamonds are cut straight and clean for a smooth finish. Hand checkering is out of my price range but would like to dress up a stock or. Uj ramelson co dembart checkering gauge for gunsmith gunstock measuring patterns. If undecided about pattern, we can pick one to best fit your stock, and we will quote you. Laser and action work performed for the national rifle association wood is the most popular medium, but i also engrave stag, ivory and buffalo horn, which brings stunning results. Knop hameln percussion german target or hunting rifle, 52 cal. I have checkered for some of the largest manufacturers in the world working on. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in.
There are no traces of lasers, or computer aided machines within these walls. Stars, on the other hand, are very popular and provide a superior grip. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s. Most checkering that is still being done without the use of laser, is between 18 24 lines per inch. It will engrave almost any material and has resolution up to 1,200 dots per inch.
Affordable and easily expanded as skill level increases. Learning to checker part 1 top rated supplier of firearm. All stocks arrive to the shop and held in a secure holding area until work begins. Here well walk you through the steps of creating this engraved gun stock. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tim smithlyon premier grade checkering for your gun stock. Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut.
Gun stock checkering and engraving is an old method of creating a beautiful gun. Great tutorial i used to do a little checkering on rifle stocks wish i had a tutorial like this when i was learning. And sometimes, on twopiece stocks it is impossible to reach the checkering at. Prices do not include the removal or replacement of the wood from the gun. I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. Gunstock engraving with an epilog laser engraver allows you to customize gun stocks quickly and easily. The number of lines determines the grip of the checkering. Jan 01, 20 this is by far the best book ive seen or read on the principals from a z of gunstock checkering it is a no non sense step by step approach to this meticulous detail orientated craft. We used a 45watt helix with the following settings. A closeup of a checkering pattern we designed for the laser. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is.
The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering. And while these patterns are specifically designed to be relief carved with hand tools, they are equally usable with power carving tools, woodburners, laser engravers, and sand blasters. Laser checkering gun stock laser engraving rifles youtube. The author takes the reader from selection of tools, work setuplayout, identifying the characteristics of the wood, checkering techniques. Dembart gun stock checkering tool kit starters special set 20 lpi.
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