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Posted By: Hoot4570 Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/09/15 08:04 PM
I know it's crude with a host of troubles but, could a fella with some talent (in other words, not me) sharpen it up and make it look better? It's a Zastava mini-Mauser so it's quite different quality-wise from what I usually see here. Translated: it's not really worth throwing tons of money at it. Still and all, I like it and the wood has some character.



Thanks!
Posted By: gunsaholic Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/09/15 08:12 PM
Well, I know the fellow who has worked miracles on a couple of my stocks could do it.
Posted By: bill schodlatz Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/09/15 09:45 PM
No, problem! Just recut it
bill
Posted By: skeettx Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/09/15 09:49 PM
Hoot,

It's only MONEY!
How much are you willing to spend?

At $100 per hour, how many hours will it take?
Posted By: gunut Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/09/15 10:33 PM
nothing wrong with flat top checkering....not the best Iv seen but I have for sure seen worse...
Posted By: B. Dudley Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 12:29 AM
That checkering can be recut and made to look better without much trouble at all.
Posted By: JNW Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 11:57 AM
Hoot,
That can easily be made to look fantastic. Do you live in the Socialist Republic of Minnesota? If so I know someone who can make your stock look fabulous.
Regards,
Jeff
Posted By: Hoot4570 Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 12:38 PM
JNW, yessir, right in the Heart of the Beast, St. Paul. I know about Alhman's but are there others?

All, Thank you. Never having checkered (checked?), I wasn't sure if it was salvageable or a matter of starting over.

Cheers,
Hoot
Posted By: LGF Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 01:21 PM
Where can I find basic instructions on how to refresh checkering? My initial efforts with a single cutter got ugly very fast.

Thanks.
Posted By: bill schodlatz Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 02:15 PM
Try one of Brownell's bent needle files in medium cut. They track in a very controlable manner.

bill
Posted By: John Roberts Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 02:45 PM
Rasp off, sand smooth, re-checker.
JR
Posted By: GregSY Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 10:20 PM
I love how $100/hour has become the going rate of choice for anyone who does anything.

You can be a guy with zero overhead, zero capital investment, and get paid in cash - $100/hour
Posted By: John Roberts Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/10/15 11:03 PM
Dang Greg, where did that come from, and what does it matter to you? Not to mention it's worthlessly untrue.
JR
Posted By: dal Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/11/15 01:14 AM
Not that it matters to me either, but, if it is a ficticious cost per hour....it have scared someone away from getting a gun worked on??

just say'n

Don.
Posted By: tut Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/11/15 01:18 AM
I have no idea what the shop rates are in different parts of the country. That said, my local gunsmith in very bold print in his shop has a sign that says "Shop Rate $70 per hour". YMMV of course.
Posted By: skeettx Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/11/15 03:29 AM
OK, fellas,rocks are being thrown
Let see what is what.


Art's charges $80.00 per hour flat rate for general gun work.

Anyone who does stock work have a flat rate for checkering in 2015?

And for the above gun, how much time is the estimate to "fix the checkering?" Stock and forend.

Thanks
Mike

p.s. I might have a gun needing checkering smile
Posted By: CJ Dawe Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/11/15 10:47 AM
I would recut the pattern for $50.00 per panel ,Canadian funds ...thats my flat rate for simple coarse patterns ,it will go up from there depending on LPI and complexity ,shipping is on you .
Posted By: gunsaholic Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/11/15 12:32 PM
Originally Posted By: Newf
I would recut the pattern for $50.00 per panel ,Canadian funds ...thats my flat rate for simple coarse patterns ,it will go up from there depending on LPI and complexity ,shipping is on you .


And he does a terrific job!
Posted By: King Brown Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/11/15 12:51 PM
+1
Posted By: Ithaca5E Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/11/15 02:46 PM
The worst of it is that the pattern outline is a little sparse. After that, none of it is cut very deeply - it just doesn't look finished. If it were mine, I would just go over the double-edged border and finish the diamonds. You could probably do it yourself, save some money, and begin acquiring a new skill set.
Posted By: B. Dudley Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/12/15 02:42 AM
My basic rate is also $50 per panel. Going up based on the complexity of the panel. Those panels would be $50 panels for sure. Nothing special or complicated about them.
Posted By: wannagohunting Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/12/15 03:40 PM
I sent you a pm.
Posted By: Vol423 Re: Can this checkering be 'saved'? - 06/13/15 02:17 AM
I'll bet that is a Zastava. I recommend that you first cut the stock down in size and then start the checkering anew. I've done a few of those and they are quite attractive once a pound or so of wood is removed.
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