Checkering Tools

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Are there any tools out there to go over existing checkering to make it more pronounced? I have some checking on a .22 that looks like it was lightly sanded and would like to carefully go over it, restoring it to the original look.

-DallanC

BillPa · Member Joined: Mar 17, 2005 Posts: 89

Brownells " CHECKERING RESTORATION KIT" # 080-000-363 may be what your looking for.

Bill

popgun · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Checkering Tools

Yep, Brownell's has all of your gunsmithing needs including some parts. Other parts are available from gunparts.com and Jack First gun parts.

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Thats whats so cool about you guys here... everyones got an answer to obscure questions! Thanks for the Brownells kit tip, I'll look into it!

-DallanC

calsibley · Super Member Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317

You'll have to restain the areas that you rechecker. It may be difficult to match the colours, but I don't think that really matters. I've see two tone stocks where the checkered areas were different in stain color. It looks pretty good if well done. You can check the stockmaking websites. Many of them sell the required tools for do it yourselfers. Brownells carries a good supply also. www.brownbells.com Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

calsibley · Super Member Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 317

Hey Dallan,

I just had an idea (dangerous). If anyone wants to give a shooter a great and inexpensive present the Brownells catalog just might fill the bill. They'll ship you one for $10.00. They make a great gift for the man who has everything. Just an idea. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal