Gunstock engraving and checkering with a laser engraver by. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. From basic checkering to dramatic relief carved scenes, nationally recognized carving artist lora s. Gunstock finishing, carving, and checkering a to z part8 repaired version in this video, kurt continues his lesson showing you how to use. Checkering can be enhanced to fine 26 or 28 lines per inch, by the addition of wrap around designs, fleurdelis, ribbons and borders.
Checkering boses guns gun repair, restoration, and gunsmithing. This book emerged from a conference titled honing the visual. Having the right template is critical when selecting a gunstock blank. Be sure to send the file to the laser system in 3d raster mode. For more information, please go to the checkering book page. Sifu dan inosanto teaches extra footage of ron balicki including demos. Naturally, starting with the most inexpensive old gun you can find with worn checkering is preferable to a highdollar collectable, but you can let your wallet be your guide. I show you the pros and cons of each image transfer method to make amazing looking wood. I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. The beauty of precise handcrafted checkering is sadly a feature not found on todays mass produced firearms. 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. Balickies dvd is good, but hes maybe too damn good ive been checkering for about 15 years and still cannot push a 4line tool like he does.
No distortion of the book from reading or improper shelving. Full text of gunsmithing pistols and revolvers patrick sweeney 1998. Gunstock carving by joe cummings these are some of the latest. From the amount of traffic that there has been, search terms used and requests for my checkering cradle i decided a more detailed post was in order. Balickie, 6108 deerwood pl, raleigh, nc 27607 ballistic. If you are really serious about learning checkering monty kennedys book and this video are a must. My new booklet, photography basics for gunmakers, engravers, and collectors, is now available from amazon. Books archives kv woodcarving supplieskv woodcarving supplies. Please call to discuss these and other options for your truly custom stock. Fullsize line drawings and photos of checkering and carving patterns by americas leading stockmakers. All standard checkering patterns are available for any model unless model is rare and unusual. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and guns. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering. Kevin has followed his dreams through outfitting, conservation work, videography and hunting trips around the world.
My book, the final touch, a complete course in gunstock checkering, has proven to be a success, and is now in its second printing. A closeup of a checkering pattern we designed for the laser. Checkering boses guns gun repair, restoration, and. With extensive use, the checkering on an old gun might be completely worn smooth. A lot of words come to mind when i think about gun stock checkering. Forensic experts and the public imagination, by anne joseph and alison. Co2cab wood gunstock checkering vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. 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. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is. Gunsmithing how to checker a gunstock presented by larry. All checkering patterns will match and flow with the stock design. With its long 58 inch cutter and large two inch radius it outshines all others for the perfect start to an excellent checkering job.
Dvd gunstock checkering by joe balickie artisan press 905 burke st winston salem, nc more expensive forgot the exact price. If you are serious you should get the video or dvd, gunstock checkering, by joe balickie. I learned checkering in gunsmithing school and the one outside source that i found very helpful was a video by joe balickie called gunstock checkering. Hasil gambar untuk gun stock checkering cradle see more. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. Located just a few doors down from the georgia okeefee museum on the historic santa fe plaza. 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. While engraving and etching checkered patterns and other designs used to be done manually, epilogs innovative cutting and engraving solutions produce the hand.
Coffeetable book portrays history of the genesee river from the foothills of. Care is taken so that the checkering blends with the gunstock, while. Irish presents 5 great gunstock patterns featuring traditional. Compare price and options of trigger job gun video catalog from variety stores in usa. Tim smithlyon premier grade checkering for your gun stock. An engraved checkering pattern on a gun stock makes a great customized gift for any gun or shooting enthusiast. Oct 10, 20 checkering takes time, patience and skill.
Paul did this checkering job on an inexpensive stevens 311 shotgun. But joe has made a great improvement in its innards, which may lengthen its. 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. In 1947 mikhail kalashnikov, the legendary russian gun designer. I may have a couple of old patterns from brownells years ago, and ill hunt them up if your interested in them. Shotgun handguns christophereger is this the one joe biden was referring too. 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. We are a boutique book store specializing in old, rare and collectible books. Gun book custom gunstock carving edition guns art phillip r eck instructional rifles shotguns pictorial book jacket mint large book. As bob mentioned, recutting an existing checkering job is a good place to start. Place a gunstock for engraving directly into the laser. 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.
Each and every stock that is sent will receive individual attention to design and fit. Americas leading stockmakers have contributed photographs of their handiwork and fullsize line drawings of checkering and carving patterns. Full text of outdoor life gun data book internet archive. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The history of this cradle dates back to around 196970, i probably saw a picture of some type of cradle that inspired what was or should say is. This book will give you a look behind the pistolsmiths door. 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. There is no tideline of a water stain, but the page show a slight. The first few pages were nicked by water along the top edge. The stocks were all fashioned from english walnut, expertly checkered.
Mounted in an orig armory half stock without reinforcing bolts, with checkered flat pistol grip and. Here well walk you through the steps of creating this engraved gun stock. Learning to checker part 1 top rated supplier of firearm. Im looking to expand my customer base so if anyone wants checkering work done, visit my website or send me a message. Click to get cheap price trigger job gun video catalog. The kobuns deeply checkered krayex handle is designed to. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s. Joel schafer stockmaker joel schafer custom stockmaker.
Crafts woodworking wood carving power tools are essential to begin the carving out of a gunstock. In this beautifully illustrated book, worth mathewson vividly describes his birdhunting adventures across north america. The checkering can be a bit to sharp especially after long shooting sessions or on heavy recoiling guns. Collecting custom rifles as an investment gun digest. For details, please go to the photography basics page. Some guns have a checkering style of their own such as the flat top diamonds on lc smith shotgun checkering.
Balickie s dvd is good, but hes maybe too damn good ive been checkering for about 15 years and still cannot push a 4line tool like he does. This is harder than checkering a flat piece, but when youre finished youll have a checkered stock even if you decide to never pick up a checkering tool again. In addition to the functional aspect of providing a firm nonslip grip of the stock, custom checkering adds to the appearance and value. Gunstock checkering filling in your pattern the right way. His passion for hunting began at the age of 5 hunting alongside of his father. Aug 12, 2017 kevin paulson is the founder and ceo of. This book was written for beginners who dont want to spend 40 years themselves to learn these insightful lessons. Shop for cheap price trigger job gun video catalog. Diy home crafts crafts to make fun crafts money making crafts frame crafts canvas crafts easy diy crafts fun diy book crafts. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering joel schafer on.
Unfollow gunstock checkering tools to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, shows how to incorporate all three as he checkers a custom remington 700 stock. Gunstock blank layout templates patterns for rifles and. Gunstock is new hampshires closest major ski area with breathtaking views of lake winnipesaukee, perfect for a family fun vacation or weekend getaway for two. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter.
The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering joel schafer, joel schafer on. After youve run the job 3 times, or to the depth you prefer, the gun stock engraving is finished. 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. These clear patterns allow you to see and confirm if your firearm will be compatible with the gun blank you select.
Care is taken so that the checkering blends with the gunstock, while allowing the owner a personal statement in its design. The pistols themselves can either go into locked cabinets or into a small gun safe. Checkering and carving of gunstocks down east book shopping online. We ran the engraving job 3 times to achieve the depth and detail shown in the photographs below. I wish it had been it would have saved me some grief. Dale goens, tom shelhamer, monte kennedy, joe balickie, charles. Vytek laser manufactures laser cutting, engraving, and marking equipment and software for a wide variety of markets and applications. We can rechecker worn checkering while still maintaining originality. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. They are all very good and will provide everything you need to get started. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering joel schafer. Using a three row spacing cutter to lay out lines in this grip checkering pattern. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills. Balicki 2002 exempts as constitutionally permissible using video or.
Gunstock finishing with joe balickie videorecording. The gun digest book of metallic silhouette shooting. Mays pulls from 40 years of experience working with gunstocks to show you the tips and tricks to creating eyecatching and functional gunstock checkering. Checkering carving gunstocks by kennedy monty abebooks.
I love to take something simple and make it into something beautiful. The checkering and carving of gunstocks monty kennedy. For more information, please go to the checkering book page my new booklet, photography basics for gunmakers, engravers, and collectors, is now available from amazon. The quality of a fine rifle or shotgun is often judged by the checkering. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Replacing parts such as sights and barrels, checkering and stippling metal work, delicate. All of our templates are machined from rugged acrylic allowing you to clearly see the grain flow for the precise layout. All checkering patterns selected for each and every stock are done so with a classic and timeless design.
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