Convert Pressed Checkering to Cut Checkering.

[@SteaminPile]

AMAZING!!! Amazing stuff, thank you so much for sharing!

[@CRoutdoor]

@@SteaminPile Thank you, you're too kind! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment.

[@LongueCarabine]

This is a solid video. Just a general tip for every checkering job: it is absolutely IMPERATIVE that the angle at which the cutter is maintained is as close as possible to 90 degrees (straight up) relative to the surface being checkered. Avoiding oblique angles keeps your checkering straight and sharp.

[@CRoutdoor]

I agree 100% with the advice on the 90 degree angle. I have a diy checkering cradle that definitely helps with that, but I find just the bench top more convenient. Just gotta be more careful with it. I really appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.

[@carolwilson5348]

Really nice video. Looks so much better. I really like the nice touch of using the waffle as a training aid. I think you could be a great shop teacher.

[@CRoutdoor]

Haha, thanks! Hopefully it didn't make you too hungry for breakfast. I do like teaching and helping people, maybe I missed my calling? I really appreciate you watching and your kind comments.

[@SandraRegina-m4n]

You are very smart, I'm a fan of your videos!

[@CRoutdoor]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@shanebrenneke6658]

This is the video I needed before I started on my projects. Thank you for posting and being descriptive.

[@CRoutdoor]

Glad it could help you out. Best of luck on your projects. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@drummer0864]

I'm about to do a checkering on a Browning A5, fore-end. Just transferring the Pattern took over two hours. It raps all the way around the bottom, so it's going to be a real challenge for me. It's the first one I've ever done from scratch. I have gone over some checkering that got smashed on another gun some years ago, but the basic lines were there. If it comes out as good as yours did, I'll be happy.

[@CRoutdoor]

It's a long, slow process, but so worth it. Just take your time and I'm sure it will come out great. Best of luck! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Czotie]

Lol as someone who has checked their own rifle, and is now looking to do this on my 870... I really laught hard at the "long.. tedious... Process ..." Bit Thanks for the video!

[@CRoutdoor]

@@Czotie Haha, if you know, you know right? It's well worth it though. I hope your 870 turns out awesome! Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@trtcommunity9248]

Well done. Another great job and great video. 👍

[@CRoutdoor]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and for your continued support.

[@chrisviking428]

I love the Ithaca Model 37, great job, great upgrade.

[@CRoutdoor]

It's a solid shotgun! And yes, cut checkering is a huge upgrade. Thanks for watching and for you comment.

[@jessehskelton]

Thanks for the in depth video I’ve decided that’s way too much work for me 😂 great work!

[@CRoutdoor]

Of course! Haha, yeah, it's a pretty involved process. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fakeitormakeit83]

Good video brother ! Very good explanation of what needs to be done !

[@fakeitormakeit83]

Also bro your a badass for being able to do this without magnifiers ! 😅

[@CRoutdoor]

I would recommend them to everyone... including myself haha. Thats why I take such frequent breaks, it's hard on the eyes. Thanks for watching and for your comments.

[@moondog371]

very nice ty for sharing!

[@CRoutdoor]

Of course! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@jimc4766]

Great tutorial. Thx and good job.

[@CRoutdoor]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Mr5150guy]

WOW! Amazing!

[@chrisgunsandguitars1403]

Better than I could do.

[@CRoutdoor]

I think with the right tools and a good amount of time most people could do a pretty good job. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.

[@chrisgunsandguitars1403]

@@CRoutdoor Thanks for posting as you did inspire me to give it a go on some scrap wood and eventually try it on a real project.

[@RobertRandin]

Thank you buddy that was very helpful

[@CRoutdoor]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@iddddaduncan]

How does it feel in your hand, does it grip like checkering originally cut? thanks for sharing.

[@CRoutdoor]

Grip feel is a huge improvement. I'd say it feels just as good as any originally checkered stock. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@lbuch40]

Great video! Have you ever attempted cutting pressed checkering that has a skip line embedded? I’m working on a 1960’s Remington 700 stock with 20 lpi and a skip line every 5. (Rather than a true skip its more like a wider depression line than the regular lines. the skip line is about 1.5 x wider than the regular lines, so its hard to keep consistent spacing as I work across the pattern. Probably not the best project to learn checkering on 😕. Got any suggestions?

[@CRoutdoor]

I've never done anything with skip lines but it sounds like you've got quite the project. The only thing I would recommend is finding a more specific tool that fills that need better than just the standard tools. Sorry I can't be much more help. I hope it turns out great and let me know. It might help others searching as well Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@lbuch40]

@@CRoutdoor Thanks for the response. I’ll let you know how it goes!

[@prebaned]

The juice isn't worth the squeeze for me. Best I do is retrace checkering for touch up. Nice video.

[@CRoutdoor]

@@prebaned Yeah, it's a long process that isnt worth it for many. It's got to be something you REALLY want. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@vinnitca1990]

Give one reason WHY ?

[@CRoutdoor]

@@vinnitca1990 I personally think it looks better, it feels better, gave me an opportunity to learn something and gain respect for the process, it's a project for if you're bored, and it gave me content for a video for something I didn't really see represented on KZbin yet. But that's just me. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@littlerayofsunshine69]

Me: This is great. I think I'll try it. Also me: I can buy a really nice new gun that already has cut checkering for what a decent set of checkering tools cost.

[@CRoutdoor]

Haha, yeah it can add up quick. This is just a fun project if you've got some time on your hands and want to freshen up an old stock. Thanks for watching and commenting.