Checkering

Buggs · January 07, 2023, 11:24:31 AM

Has anybody checkered or stippled G-10, or any other material hard/difficult material than wood?
If so, what tools did you use?

mmattockx · January 07, 2023, 01:11:31 PM

The checkered G10 I have seen all came off a CNC router.

Mark

Kirkll · January 19, 2023, 10:54:44 AM

I've done some stippling by hand with a Dremel tool on G-10 and it requires a fresh bit that is sharp, but was very consistent. A dull bit can make it difficult. Do not use Diamond burrs. A ceramic tile burr with a round tip works well.

G-10 actually mills very nicely with carbide tipped router bits, but it's very dense and requires a bit of finesse. Kirk

Buggs · January 19, 2023, 11:59:36 AM

I ended up ordering a couple carbide burrs from Kutzall for my Dremel

Fortunately I have a selection of small failed experiments to practice on

Roy from Pa · January 19, 2023, 12:20:14 PM

I shot one once wif a 410 gauge #4 shot. Came out ok I guess...

Buggs · January 19, 2023, 12:31:31 PM

What were the specs on that shot? Distance from target, etc.... Got any before and after pics?

Roy from Pa · January 19, 2023, 12:34:36 PM

#4 lead.
Have a before picher but couldn't find a big enough piece to photo after dah 5 yard shot.

Pat B · January 19, 2023, 01:45:04 PM

The closest I've come to checkering is my checkered past.

Roy from Pa · January 19, 2023, 03:59:50 PM

Not even gonna ask for pichers, Pat:)

Kirkll · January 21, 2023, 09:45:56 PM

I always wanted to get into checkering... I had a buddy that was very talented at it. But checkering requires a pretty wide selection of checkering tools and a bunch of patience to master.... I played with his tools once, but I never did take the leap into that specialty. It's an art for sure.... Time consuming too.

Buggs · January 21, 2023, 10:26:01 PM

Yeah the folks that do checkering are committed to the craft. There is no instant gratification in that work.
I have a checkering file for grips and scales, but it's all flat, easy work. I can't fathom doing a whole rifle stock

Kirkll · January 23, 2023, 11:32:49 AM

I've always wanted to invest in an air chisel, so i could undertake some larger wood carving projects. I looked at a bunch of different engraving set ups that may fit the bill, but they are pretty expensive set ups.

Something like this is what i was thinking....

https://grs.com/product/gravermax-g8/

Roy from Pa · January 23, 2023, 11:33:55 AM

Heck sell 2 bows and buy it:)

Buggs · January 23, 2023, 04:47:44 PM

Ditto that Kirk. If you got some natural talent, you might as well have fun with it.

These showed up today;[attachment=1]

I was excited to use them, until I remembered I'm grinding fiberglass

I don't need any more tools, but a down draft table for hand grinding and sanding, would be a smart addition.
Anybody built their own?

OldRawhide42 · January 23, 2023, 05:14:31 PM

I built a small one 4 x 4 x 12 . It was just box with lots of holes drilled on one side. It did work but not as good as I wanted. Maybe to many holes or not enough suck

Kirkll · January 24, 2023, 12:51:40 PM

I played with down draft dust collection boxes myself, and it never panned out.

I use an old swamp cooler with a 10" squirrel cage motor pointed at the bench. That thing will blow your hair back on high, and dust isn't a problem..... But... in winter months with a closed shop it gets dusty as hell using that method. In a small shop you would need an air filtration unit of some kind.

Breathing saw dust will most likely be the death of me i'm sure.... It's not a matter of if.... its just when my number come up.