So who here does checkering?

Darren Wright

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I just invested in a set of Dem Bart Checkering tools. I have a couple of old $100 rifles laying around that I thought I might give checkering a try on. This is the set I ordered, the Dem Bart Bill McGuire Master Set - 18 line: http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_96_220_221&products_id=3023

Looks like I need to get setup with a jig for holding the stock and some good lighting, what other tools/resources might you suggest?
 
Over the last few days I've watched that last series of videos, really some good tips and information in there for both checkering and carving in general.

I have an old checkering file that was my granddad's. I need to get it out and play with it sometime.

I assume that he did some re-checkering/cleanup with it or was there once a full set?
 
Well, don't watch those videos, no telling how deep this rabbit hole goes, but looking like an abyss. :)

I did get the tools today, of course after watching those videos I ordered a few others that were recommended. Luckily I've got a full set of carving tools and then some.

The tools themselves aren't exceptional quality, but were what I expected from watching all the videos and they are some of the recommended ones. The set contains the 6 standard cutters and a marking layout gauge/template.
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The handles are unfinished, the cutters are interchangeable on the tools, held in with nothing more than a brad/pin.
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The new set of eyes also came this week, am really impressed with them for the $9 I spent on them. Has a fixed 1.9x, flip down 1.9x and a 4.5x loupe. Also has a twist type adjustable band (like my welding helmet) and the LED which is directional up/down and left and right.
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http://www.amazon.com/SE-MH1047L-Illuminated-Multi-Power-Magnifier/dp/B003UCODIA
 
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