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I can't seem to find an answer to this by "searching" so ...... How's the best way to copy a checkering pattern off an existing pistol grip? I have tried copying machine paper, and it works to some degree, but it is pretty stiff. Is there any other readily available kind of paper that will conform to the curves on a pistol grip while I get a rubbing with a pencil? Or is there something besides paper that will work better?
Thanks, Stan
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Stan,
Maybe a few strips of blue masking tape?
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That's an idea, Chuck. Thanks.
BTW, my apologies for putting this thread here, I meant to post it on The DIY forum. My bad.
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What I have tried is carbon paper reversed so the black is facing up but laid against the pattern and taped down with scotch tape. Then lay a bit of tissue paper on top of that and tape it down. Then if you gently rub the whole patter with a crayon or other round dowel rod you can get a transfer onto the tissue paper. Then I copy that on a copy machine to more durable paper. You can use regular copy paper to, but I find tissue paper is more flexible and will follow the curve better.
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Just what I was hoping for, Jason. Thanks a bunch.
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Can you still get good old tracing paper like we could 40 years ago? Maybe Hobby Lobby?
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Stan, when I refinish a stock, I always mask off the checkering with masking tape. I apply it in overlapping strips, press it down really hard so you can see the outline of the border, then cut around the borders CAREFULLY with a very sharp, thin-blade knife.
Do the same thing, but just lift it off and place it on the stock you plan to checker: should work fine.
JR
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Good idea, John. Thanks.
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I've used aluminum foil and my fingertips to mold it to the curvature make an impression of the diamonds. I cut it out with scissors, flip it over and use it as a template to locate critical layout points on the other side.
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I have used regular paper and done a pencil rubbing around the outside of the pattern. Then i cut it out. Then it can be traced onto heavier cardstock if need be.
Some of the other methods listed here sound like good ones too.
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