Gents,

Thanks for the info. First I used acetone over the area to get rid of any finish, then steamed it 3 times to raise the wood as much as possible. It came up to where the bottom of the checkering would be. I had a 60 degree head and used it because it would cut a thinner groove than the 90. It worked. If it needed the 90 degree head I would have had to order it and widen the grooves. Whenyou run your fingers over the checkering you can feel the indention but really cannot see it. Still can't imagine what dented the wood and shed the checkering but a lot can happen since 1900 when the gun was made.

Jack K

Last edited by Jack K; 04/07/12 02:14 PM.