Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. It should be done at least every time you put your rifle away after a shooting session. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. Ive been building and checkering stocks for over 30 years now, and trust me, let a professional do the job for you if its a valued gun. Watch as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates how to properly clean.
It makes your rifles more functional and they look better. Complete re checkering is very pricey and often is not the way to go. Chekster chsu20 gun stock checkering tool replacement cutter double edge. The cheeks were taken down and veneered with new wood to cover the old pin. One school of thought is to clean the rifle s barrel after a predetermined number of shots, the other is to shoot the rifle until it no longer produces the accuracy youre looking for, then scrub the barrel. And sometimes, on twopiece stocks it is impossible to reach the checkering at. We can rechecker worn checkering while still maintaining originality. This gun cleaning box is as functional as it is beautiful.
Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving. The head was repaired and the stock was refinished to retain all signs of age and damaged. Diy hand checkering rifle stock air rifle sa forums. Because of the tiny explosion in the chamber every time you pull the trigger, residue and sediment are left. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in. The beauty of precise handcrafted checkering is sadly a feature not found on todays mass produced firearms.
Beginner, book, checker, checkering, grips, gun, gunstock, handbook, how to, howto, learn, mays, stock all tool rentals are 7 days does not include shipping time. I would be happy to give you a quote on the work if you like. So that means itll attract dirt and darken more and itll tend to leave oil stains on a lot of things. I was thinking a mild soap and water solution with a soft scrub brush followed by a linseed oil wipe down or two. Gunsmith required tool kit piedmont technical college. Spray the stock with finish remover to get rid of the old finish. I dont know what the finish is on the gun so i would be careful about using any soap and water. I had a rifle come in that was just saturated with cosmo, so i laid the gun on a towel, sprayed the stock, let it sit for 20 minutes, and wiped it off.
Gun stock cleaning the information below describes, shows, and compares the methods that may be used to effectively clean a gun stock. Linseed oil is sold raw in its pure form, and its added to oilbased paints. Checkering tools the dembart checkering tool is a completely new tool engineered to satisfy the most exacting demands of precision craftsmen. Checkering is an art, and it takes a lot of practice to learn how. You well be surprised how well old nasty checkering can look with a light clean up. Before cleaning the action, the bolt should be removed from the action. Featuring an impressive selection of full scale patterns, this book is essential for any shooter looking to add a personal. Bedienungsanleitung instruction leaflet bitte sorgfsltig lesen, bevor sie dieses gewehr zusammenbauen oder benutzen. When the topic of cleaning a long range precision rifle comes up, heated debate often follows. Consult the owners manual for your gun on how to properly. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry.
For cleaning rifles youll need a rest to hold it in. Uj ramelson co dembart checkering gauge for gunsmith gunstock measuring patterns. Simply reading this study guide will not make you a safe firearm owner. File teeth meet exactly square on corners, will cut finest hairline cut at bottom of diamond grooves. Dirt and grime can be removed from old guns without damage if you follow a few simple steps. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a. While gun cleaning and care are essential to keeping. Nos dembart gun stock checkering tool kit master set 20 lpi new in box. Cleaning up the checkering on a gun is a fun project and is not hard to do.
I like the stick on decals brownells sells for new checkering. Tipton best gun vise for cleaning, gunsmithing and gun maintenance. Custom work at williams gun sight company custom gun stock checkering. Should you decided to purchase the power tool, youll only need the short and long single file hand tools. Crafts woodworking wood carving power tools are essential to begin the carving out of a gunstock. In addition to safety information, this study guide provides a general summary of the state laws that govern the sale and use of firearms.
If this rifle were passed to me for attention my procedure would be to degrease the wood using some automotive prepainting wax and grease remover. Fitting did you need help fitting your gun stock to your firearm. Fundamentals of gunstock checkering booklet by bill mcguire. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut. Make sure the gun is unloaded and remove the barreled action from the stock. Perfect diamonds, straight lines, clean borders without over runs, elegant fleurdelis, graceful ribbons and intricate skipline patterns stand in stark contrast to rough production checkering and impressed patterns. With extensive use, the checkering on an old gun might be completely worn smooth. Finally, there is a glossary that defines the more technical terms used in the study guide.
Checkering rifflers are used by many professional checkerers and stockmakers instead of bent needle files for pointingup checkering, cleaning up damaged or old checkering, and border work. I want to create an instructable for refinishing gun stocks. Id also recommend dembarts fundamentals of checkering and monte kennedys book on checkering and stock carving. Repairing, restoring, cleaning up, or refinishing a rifle. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and guns. Manuals this collection of owners manuals is provided for your convenience, offering detailed information about use and care of thompsoncenter arms brand firearms. The grooves are cut under a 90 degree angle sometimes 60 degree. The gun oil you used wont dry like a proper wood finishing oil would. Cleaning patches pipe cleaners gun cleaning fluid 6 foot retractable tape measure gun oil small needle nose pliers shop towels blue.
It did a really good job pulling the cosmo out of the wood, i was surprised. Gun digest book of shotguns assemblydisassembly, 4th ed. 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. Ramelson doiron carbide tipped checkering tool 90 degree ullman gunsmithing made in usa. Fi6 inletting chisel bent 14 fi7 inletting chisel bent 18 fi8 inletting chisel bent 38. Brian it depends on if your going to just clean up the old checkering or do new checkering. Cleaning rifle actions is one of the most neglected chores of rifle maintenance, but a task that only takes a few minutes. How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil. Vintage gunline new spec c55 series leader 16 stock checkering set. Its suppose to be an easy to read page booklet that includes detailed information and line drawings on topics such as proper checkering tools and equipment, pattern layout, the checkering process and even includes some examples of different checkering styles.
While we will service any firearm we prefer to work on shotguns. I use a short and a long tool for clean up and scribing the patterns on. Gunsmithing how to clean years of dirt and grime from a. Clean it the best you can then determine the line per inch, get the correct checkering tool and recut it. Properly inspecting and regularly cleaning your guns will keep them functioning effectively and firing safely. Have a look at the manual anschutz 1400, 1500 instruction manual online for free. They are all very good and will provide everything you need to get started. Some guns have a checkering style of their own such as the flat top diamonds on lc smith shotgun checkering. This gives you a real feel for the hands on work checkering is. The gun used for this demonstration is a turkish model 1903 8mm mauser rifle made in 1940 with serial number 29147.
The cheeks on this remington had been pinned and the wristhead partially broken through. A rifle s original finish can become compromised from wear, weather, accident or abuse. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. Frankly, its not a job for the amateur to try, especially on a hi grade stock.
Youll need both, the double edged tool and the single edged tool for hand checkering. 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. I do not create new checkering from scratch on blank gunstocks. Sprayons are powerful stuff, however, so use rubber gloves and a face mask, and work in a wellventilated area. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print.
Repairing, restoring, cleaning up, or refinishing a rifle stock. Hunting gun smithing stock checkerings for sale ebay. I admit to having recut worn checkering on my bench top without a cradle. Chequering tools by dembart peter dyson gunsmiths, gun. Brushes can and will knock the high points of your checkering down, defeating your purpose of preserving it. Check out our different services to find the best fit for your needs. Otis gun cleaning products make it quicker and easier to take care of your firearm maintenance needs. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. It should also cradle the rifle at an angle where the muzzle is lower than the receiver so solvent drains away from the chamber. 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. I use this hand process for older checkering talk to me about it. Cleaning a long range precision rifle panhandle precision.
One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills. With shipping time tools are expected back in our facility in 17 calendar days. The checkering consists of sharply pointed diamonds that give a good grip and the grooves are self cleaning due to their open angle of 90 degrees. Cleaning an old rifle stock i just picked up an old springfield trapdoor and want to clean not refinish.
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