Checkering Files For Wood - What do I need?

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

Hi! I want to do gunstock style checkering on some wooden scales, what tools do I need to get started?

I found a few kits at Jantz that look good and also individual files... I just want to do a diamond pattern on a flat area and maybe a border to start.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Hengelo_77]

I use gunline checkering tools.
I have the six tool set in 20lines per inch.
Practice before you use them on a handle

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

You would need at least four files. A boarder tool, a single groove short , a fine cut single groove long, and a double groove marking/spacer You also want a sheet of angle and space gauges.

 

[A.McPherson]

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...ing-sets/leader-checkering-set-prod26275.aspx

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Left and right cut border files are nice to have, BTW.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

Thanks guys! I'm still debating which set, maybe the Dem-Bart or the Gunline set. That would get me started then I could upgrade later.

I have been reading on this a lot and realized there are youtube videos so that has helped. Easier to see than explain...

I see why lots of Walnut is used in gun stocks too, relatively easy stuff to work with.