Worn checkering on stocks

[guitar1580]

After the stocks are stripped for re-finishing, is there any feasible way to deepen the checkering in the worn areas without making it look worse, or without special tools?

Josh P

 

[OKFC05]

Checkering requires checkering tools of the correct LPI, but they aren't all that expensive.
If you've never tried it, practice on scrap first.
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[borntoraisehogs]

OKFCO5 is right on .

Everyone should try it . If that don't make you humble , you should run for political office .

 

[Bat Guano]

A basic kit isn't expensive, and all you have to really do is go slow and fresh out the old checkering. Very good practice and it keeps you humble. I have done it quite a bit as well as converting the old 1970s pressed checking to real checkering. If you screw up most people won't notice anyway, but you will learn what to look for. Do it in good light, preferably natural light. Apply the new sealer and stock finish with an old toothbrush and things will look a lot better.

I have never gotten up the nerve to checker a rifle stock from scratch, though.

 

[LoadedRound]

Great post. What tool would you use to restore / deepen the border cut on S&W stocks?