Thumb ramp

ScottFM · Apr 12, 2001

How do you make the groves on the thumb ramp? Is there a special tool or do you just use files?

Otha · Apr 12, 2001

Some Use regular files...I use a checkereing file....I think I got mine from Koval( sorry if spelled wrong)

Danbo · Apr 12, 2001

I use the checkering file also, but it works best for straight surfaces. What about if you want to file a curved surface? The checkering file is going to file deeper in some spots than others. Also, those checkering files are expensive. About $30 or so.

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ScottFM · Apr 12, 2001

Thanks, I will try my regular files on some scrap and see if it will do the job, if not I will go find a checkering file.

RHINOKNIVES · Apr 13, 2001

i use a carbide burr in my flex-shaft foredom drill after heat treat. you can also use a 1/8th swiss file in any drill.

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Greg Covington · Apr 12, 2001

I use a gunsmith checkering file that I got from Brownells. KOVAL has them too. They work great.

L6steel · Apr 13, 2001

Has anyone tried those air filers??? I saw one on sale and almost bought it but I'm not sure if it would work well on decoative carving.

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Ansoknives · Apr 13, 2001

For me checkering files is the way to go. For round surfaces they come in a version with only 2 teeths. It is slow but rewarding using the smaller one.

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