See more ideas about carving, wood carving and guns. While we will service any firearm we prefer to work on shotguns. Clean it the best you can then determine the line per inch, get the correct checkering tool and recut it. Sprayons are powerful stuff, however, so use rubber gloves and a face mask, and work in a wellventilated area. Fi6 inletting chisel bent 14 fi7 inletting chisel bent 18 fi8 inletting chisel bent 38. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Properly inspecting and regularly cleaning your guns will keep them functioning effectively and firing safely. Repairing, restoring, cleaning up, or refinishing a rifle stock. Check out our different services to find the best fit for your needs. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving.
Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut. Frankly, its not a job for the amateur to try, especially on a hi grade stock. 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. And sometimes, on twopiece stocks it is impossible to reach the checkering at. Gunsmithing how to clean years of dirt and grime from a. It should also cradle the rifle at an angle where the muzzle is lower than the receiver so solvent drains away from the chamber. I do not create new checkering from scratch on blank gunstocks. Before cleaning the action, the bolt should be removed from the action. So that means itll attract dirt and darken more and itll tend to leave oil stains on a lot of things. 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. The gun used for this demonstration is a turkish model 1903 8mm mauser rifle made in 1940 with serial number 29147. A rifle s original finish can become compromised from wear, weather, accident or abuse. 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. The cheeks on this remington had been pinned and the wristhead partially broken through. For cleaning rifles youll need a rest to hold it in. 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. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. I admit to having recut worn checkering on my bench top without a cradle. In addition to safety information, this study guide provides a general summary of the state laws that govern the sale and use of firearms. When the topic of cleaning a long range precision rifle comes up, heated debate often follows. Manuals this collection of owners manuals is provided for your convenience, offering detailed information about use and care of thompsoncenter arms brand firearms. Linseed oil is sold raw in its pure form, and its added to oilbased paints. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. File teeth meet exactly square on corners, will cut finest hairline cut at bottom of diamond grooves.
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. Cleaning an old rifle stock i just picked up an old springfield trapdoor and want to clean not refinish. Ramelson doiron carbide tipped checkering tool 90 degree ullman gunsmithing made in usa. It did a really good job pulling the cosmo out of the wood, i was surprised. The rest should hold the rifle steady while the cleaning rod is worked back and forth and be padded with cloth or rubber to prevent scratching the barrel and stock. Otis gun cleaning products make it quicker and easier to take care of your firearm maintenance needs. We can rechecker worn checkering while still maintaining originality. Gun trade association peter dyson has been a member of the council since 1994. Cleaning up the checkering on a gun is a fun project and is not hard to do. Brian it depends on if your going to just clean up the old checkering or do new checkering. How to refinish a rifle stock with boiled linseed oil. Chekster chsu20 gun stock checkering tool replacement cutter double edge.
You well be surprised how well old nasty checkering can look with a light clean up. Checkering tools the dembart checkering tool is a completely new tool engineered to satisfy the most exacting demands of precision craftsmen. Watch as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates how to properly clean. 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. With shipping time tools are expected back in our facility in 17 calendar days. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. Make sure the gun is unloaded and remove the barreled action from the stock. Featuring an impressive selection of full scale patterns, this book is essential for any shooter looking to add a personal. With extensive use, the checkering on an old gun might be completely worn smooth. Tipton best gun vise for cleaning, gunsmithing and gun maintenance. 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. Checkering is an art, and it takes a lot of practice to learn how.
I would be happy to give you a quote on the work if you like. Simply reading this study guide will not make you a safe firearm owner. 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. The beauty of precise handcrafted checkering is sadly a feature not found on todays mass produced firearms.
Dirt and grime can be removed from old guns without damage if you follow a few simple steps. Youll need both, the double edged tool and the single edged tool for hand checkering. Gunsmith required tool kit piedmont technical college. I like the stick on decals brownells sells for new checkering. Brushes can and will knock the high points of your checkering down, defeating your purpose of preserving it. A popular method for refinishing a rifle stock is by handrubbing it with boiled linseed oil. 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. Bedienungsanleitung instruction leaflet bitte sorgfsltig lesen, bevor sie dieses gewehr zusammenbauen oder benutzen. Finally, there is a glossary that defines the more technical terms used in the study guide. 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.
It should be done at least every time you put your rifle away after a shooting session. Fundamentals of gunstock checkering booklet by bill mcguire. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Just push the cutter along and feel the clean, easy manner in. Complete re checkering is very pricey and often is not the way to go. They are all very good and will provide everything you need to get started. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry. The gun oil you used wont dry like a proper wood finishing oil would. 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. Some guns have a checkering style of their own such as the flat top diamonds on lc smith shotgun checkering. Gun digest book of shotguns assemblydisassembly, 4th ed. Hunting gun smithing stock checkerings for sale ebay. It makes your rifles more functional and they look better.
The head was repaired and the stock was refinished to retain all signs of age and damaged. I was thinking a mild soap and water solution with a soft scrub brush followed by a linseed oil wipe down or two. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a. Gun stock cleaning the information below describes, shows, and compares the methods that may be used to effectively clean a gun stock. I have done some in the past and what i will be showing you is my own proven method on how to get that glossy new out of the box look out of your tired looking stocks. I use this hand process for older checkering talk to me about it. Id also recommend dembarts fundamentals of checkering and monte kennedys book on checkering and stock carving. Fitting did you need help fitting your gun stock to your firearm. Cleaning patches pipe cleaners gun cleaning fluid 6 foot retractable tape measure gun oil small needle nose pliers shop towels blue. I want to create an instructable for refinishing gun stocks. I use a short and a long tool for clean up and scribing the patterns on. While gun cleaning and care are essential to keeping. Nos dembart gun stock checkering tool kit master set 20 lpi new in box. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is.
Cleaning a long range precision rifle panhandle precision. Custom work at williams gun sight company custom gun stock checkering. Repairing, restoring, cleaning up, or refinishing a rifle. Because of the tiny explosion in the chamber every time you pull the trigger, residue and sediment are left. 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. This gives you a real feel for the hands on work checkering is. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills. Chequering tools by dembart peter dyson gunsmiths, gun.
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