How To Use Checkering Tools
The Dem-Bart master set comes boxed with six tools.
How to use checkering tools. A checkering cradle is a tool that is used to hold your stock in position while you checker it. You must know the LINES PER INCH of your current pattern. Once youre finished with that use the single cutter to even things out deepen lines sharpen diamond points etc.
You will use this one the most. For the folks more oriented to machines the use of the Dremel is an alternative. The uppermost wood with pin is a sort of scriber that was used to mark the edges of the checkering so they run parallel with the barrel channel top line of the stock.
A single-line cutter is indispensable. The tool is used to complete the repetitious bulk of the checkered panels. Observe the borders as the tool approaches to avoid over running.
With the Dremel running at a high speed and with a small ball cutter in place carefully tap. Ramrods Ball Starters. The tool is used to complete the repetitious bulk of the checkered panels.
An old tooth brush works well. Carving and checkering your own custom gunstock can be very rewarding. You will need a single line cutter for the borders.
A single-line cutter a two-line cutter a left-to-right guide cutter a right-to-left guide cutter a finishing cutter and a short cutter for tight corners. Hand tool use is not eliminated however the time required to finish the job is dramatically reduced. A REVERSE CUTTER to finish off each linetotal of 3 tools.