Gun Stock Checkering Tool - moved by admin

[anima]

Has anyone ever used a gun stock checkering tool to cut in the keel rabbet?  How did it go?  any recommendations?

 

Jeff

[Anja]

Hello Jeff,

 

Besides improving the grip and decorating of a rifle butt, you can also use these tools for finishing and processing other wooden objects, like cutting the keel rabbit.

 

I have never used those tools myself, nor did I ever see or heard anyone else using these tools for that purpose.

I found one reference on the internet. But the link provided to show the use of the tool for cutting the keel rabbet was no longer valid. It seems the site is no longer maintained.

 

But I hope some of our members will be able to give you advise.

 

Good luck and take care,

 

Anja

[anima]

seems like and efficient means to cut a keel, just want to see if anyone else has used one beofre i invest the money

[anima]

here's some more information on them:

www.gunreports.com/special_reports/accessories/Checkering-Tools-woodwork-stocks-gunsmithing-lpi1555-1.html

 

and a video of someone using one...

Edited May 2, 2013 by anima

[Gaetan Bordeleau]

I saw a gunsmith using this tool. It is more a scriber  than a chisel. You scribe a straight line and then you can scribe 2 or 3 lines at the same time while bearing the cutter in the first line which become s a guide line and so on.

 

Dockyard micro carving tool would be a better choice. Works faster and would have more utilities.