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Old 04-16-2011, 07:33 PM
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Those are really nice - I'd love to see some pictures/descriptions of how you do it. Have you tried checkering metal? Like front straps, MSH, etc?
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Old 04-16-2011, 11:26 PM
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Those are really nice - I'd love to see some pictures/descriptions of how you do it. Have you tried checkering metal? Like front straps, MSH, etc?
I would be glad to help you as much as i can.But In the big sand box,there is a thread,I think it may be a sticky, By MR.SCIENCE. Dont know if you have read it or not,but he really goes in depth on how to checker grips. It really help'd me alot. And he has pics Feel free to pm me anytime with questions you may have. I'm still learning myself,but I will help you as much as I can, and maybe I can take pics on the next set that I do, if you think it will help!!
As far as checkering metal, no I havn't tried it yet,but I hope to one day!
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Old 04-16-2011, 11:35 PM
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WOW, you've been busy. And just a few weeks ago you were asking for pointers on checkering. Now I think you can teach.
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:28 AM
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WOW, you've been busy. And just a few weeks ago you were asking for pointers on checkering. Now I think you can teach.
Thanks Bsea! I dont Know about teaching,But I've def. put a lot of time into learning this craft. Made me mad that I kept screwig up,so I just kept trying out of frustration
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I really like the look of those larger checkers and how it doesn't take away from the beauty of the wood.
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I really like the look of those larger checkers and how it doesn't take away from the beauty of the wood.
Yea I do too,And the 16 LPI is much easier to do. The smaller ones are 18 LPI and really tough on my old eyes Thanks for all the compliments,I know that I've got a long way to go with this,but I'm pretty happy with my progress so far
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I agree, the large checkering doesnt take away from the wood's beauty. Nicely done.
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I agree, the large checkering doesnt take away from the wood's beauty. Nicely done.
Thanks SF. I'm working on some Loapord wood grips now, doin them with 18lpi, may be the last that size for a while! A little different design, but what a pain in the A#$ Anyway if I were to give just one bit of advise to anyone wanting to learn how to checker, it would be this......Use 16 LPI tools!!!! You will be glad you did
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