Author Topic: I need to borrow a checkering tool, anybody got one? (Read 399 times)

Selmer · « **on:** February 16, 2004, 11:50:49 AM »

I'm working on refinishing a couple of stocks that badly need it. One of them has some very nice cut checkering, and I'd like to maintain it's integrity. I'm putting on a hand-rubbed oil finish with tung oil and mineral spirits, I'm in the process of filling the grain. I see the checkering is becoming a little filled in, and my instructions I have say that I should use a checkering tool to point up the checkering. If I did more stocks, I'd probably buy one, but I don't plan on doing any anytime soon, so I'd like to borrow a single-line checkering tool to point up my checkering. Any stock finishing tips you guys have are more than welcome, I'm an amateur woodworker, but with time and patience I know I'll make it look good!
Selmer

jhm · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2004, 01:47:07 PM »

Selmer : How many lines per inch ? It will make a difference in the tool you are to use.

JIM

gunnut69 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2004, 07:02:30 PM »

Selmer
The lines per inch won't matter since your just pointing up existing checkering, not cutting new. The problem is the shipping back and forth would pay for a checkering tool from Brownells.. Use the DemBart file type cutter as they are easier on the tips when pointing.. How about just avoiding the problem altogether? I routinely cover checkering patterns with masking tape to revent filling by the finishing process. Simply lay the tape on, allowing it to run over the borders. Using a thumbnail and a fingertip press the tape firmly down on the checkering and into the border groove. An exacto knife run around the border groove allows the excess to be carefully removed.. When the refinish is down, just remove the tape and brush some finish into the checkering..

Selmer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2004, 12:52:12 PM »

Thanks for the tip gunnut, I'll probably just do that. I haven't sanded in the checkering or outline with the filling process yet, so I'll just put some masking tape it, thanks!
Selmer

gunnut69 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2004, 04:32:00 AM »

Selmer
Please excuse the lapse.. I must have been sleeping.. Yhe Gunline tool is the best for refinishing. It is a 'V' cross section with thin saw cuts. This tool is easily resharpened on a fine stone(I like the ceramics) but it's best attribute is that it can be easily cleaned. The Finish that gets into the checkering pattern can clog a cutter and in the DemBart file type cutters can be a pain to clean. The GunLine tools are much harder to clog thus less a pain.. I do prefer the DemBarts for pointing new checkering. Also I would advise the FullView' handle.. It's 2 sided frame is easier to control and one can see the work a bit better.. If there's anything else just ask.. be glad to assist.