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  1. 30-09-2022, 07:29 AM #1
    Craig-P
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shed tuner View Post
    very nice

    Craig, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it actually a lot harder to repair damaged / uneven chequering that just doing from scratch ? trying to work out how to even do it... e.g. which side of the groove to deepen / widen would seem to be a line by line decision !
    It's certainly not as straightforward as cutting new lines. Recutting existing work often reveals mistakes that were made when the pattern was originally cut - you have a choice of recutting it as is, or sanding the lot off and starting again ( not ideal when you've already put a good few hours into refinishing the stock ) or trying to correct certain areas to balance it all.
    Most of these 90's Custom Stock made stocks show definite bias to the master lines, rounded, unfinished line cuts and directional change in the pattern ( examples below ). This is when the operatives at CS started to use a powered hand chequering tool. That can be a bit of a pig to sort out but it's not impossible and certainly looks a great deal better when corrected.

    https://i.ibb.co/pLj68Nx/IMG-2709.jpg
    https://i.ibb.co/bdtRjNv/IMG-5362.jpg
    https://i.ibb.co/GCNcDCS/IMG-5363.jpg

    Recutting is also one of the best ways to blunt a tool due to all the grit and grime that's accumulated in the cuts over the years. I've started using home-made tools for this as I can sharpen them back up again - as opposed to ruining expensive imported tools.
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  2. 30-09-2022, 09:41 AM #2
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    Having tried and failed at checkering, I'm just lost in admiration Craig
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    Cheers Craig, very impressive...
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.
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  4. 30-09-2022, 03:03 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vernal View Post
    Having tried and failed at checkering, I'm just lost in admiration Craig
    Those tools of yours are still used daily, mate.
    Thank you and hope to see you in 23.
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  5. 30-09-2022, 04:02 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig-P View Post
    Those tools of yours are still used daily, mate.
    Thank you and hope to see you in 23.
    When I may have something for you to enhance. Really glad the tools went to someone who knows how to use them.
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    You'll be glad to know the stock is now back with its lazaglide action. Mach 1.5
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  7. 30-09-2022, 06:10 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shed tuner View Post
    Cheers Craig, very impressive...
    More than welcome, mate - and many thanks.

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    When I may have something for you to enhance. Really glad the tools went to someone who knows how to use them.
    No trouble at all, just give me a shout and we can sort it.

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    You'll be glad to know the stock is now back with its lazaglide action. Mach 1.5
    And very handsome that rifle is - no surprise really seeing you must have one of the best looking collections in the UK.
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    He's come a long way since doing porn video covers

    Nice one mate.

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