Checkering tools?

[Douglas N]

Is there anywhere in Canada I can find/order checkering tools? I have some old guns (stocks) that I'd like to refinish. It would be nice to touch up the checking while I'm at it.

[CheeseBurger]

Try Lee Valley Tools, I bet they carry them.

[Douglas N]

Originally Posted by CheeseBurger

Try Lee Valley Tools, I bet they carry them.

Good suggestion...unfortunately they don't have them.

[keep6matt]

http://www.fandfwoodcarving.com/Guns...g%20Tools.html

Dem Bart
phone# 1 360 568-7356 web site www.dembartco.com

[Douglas N]

Originally Posted by keep6matt

http://www.fandfwoodcarving.com/Guns...g%20Tools.html

Dem Bart
phone# 1 360 568-7356 web site www.dembartco.com

Wow- now I have another problem...there's too many to choose from!

Thanks!

[Hunter1602]

That's a valid question? How many lines per inch is most common?

[Big Daddy Badger]

I'd put an ad in the buy sell.
There must be at least one member who has some that are gathering dust.

[hunter2012]

WTB Checkering tool set in new or good condition please let me know if you or someone has it, need it for stock restoration, Thanks

[David Henry]

Have a look on Brownell's web site, the Dem-Bart starter kit may be all you need to get you going. D.H.

[fps plus]

Dem Bart or Brownells are the choices .

[saskbooknut]

Checkering tools in the local firearms auction have been going for insane $$.
For redoing checkering, make sure that you get a " long jointer" to straighten out lines. I find that a miniature 60 degree veiner chisel is useful near borders.
You won't need a two line cutter if you're refreshing existing checkering.
Checking is not a task for the impatient. If you get tempted to hurry, you have to put it down.
Having a professional do your checkering is a good idea, if you're not a fussy craftsman.
I'm no professional, but I've refinished a few stocks.
I have had all my new checkering work on custom stocks done by a pro.

[Tscoot]

The best checkering tools are the W.E. Brownell Tools. No, this is not the same Brownell's that you can order almost anything gun related from. This Brownell only manufactures and sells checkering tools. (Brownell not Brownell's) They do not have a website, nor do they take credit card. Ordering with them is quite the process. And the last time I did was in 2017 so things may have changed...

I had to call and ask for a price list which they faxed to me. Then I had to mail in my order because the only payment he would accept was a money order. I got everything I ordered about a month later. They were very good to deal with but it's like you've gone back to the '70's.

The Brownell tools have a unique handle that is "see through". The handle splits open so you can see your work. Head angle is adjustable with screws. The cutters themselves are available in 60,75 and 90 degree. The 60 degree are nice for starting out and deepening lines. If you can get these this is the way to go.

KV Woodcarving in NB sells Dem Bart but their stock is limited. Dem Bart has super slow shipping times so KV has been having trouble getting them.

The big Brownell's sells Gunline and Dem Bart. I haven't checked stock for some time but it seems like they are always waiting for stock as well.

[Tscoot]

Forgot the contact info:

W.E. Brownell Tools
9390 Twin Mountain Circle
San Diego, CA
92126
Phone/Fax 858-695-2479

I'd be interested to know if you can still get these...