CZ 527 20VT on a budget plus DIY stock

[Sako 22-250]

Top job Bruce ....looks great
Can't wait to see it finished
We do have some very talented members on this forum
Cheers Mark

[B4408]

Have done a three panels of checkering. The curves of the pistol grip were a bit daunting. Here is a photo of the checkering tools for those who have not seen them, just small shaped files. They are loosing there edge but will get this stock finished.

checkering files

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A couple of things I have learnt:
-do the initial spacing cuts shallow so the smooth spacer blade can track in a fine cut line. This makes the spacer track accurately as there is less room in the groove for pushing the cutter off line.
- Make sure you pick up the right cutter...
- Rotate or move the stock in the cradle to suit the cutter, don't try and do the last 5mm of a cut around the pistol grip without moving it to save time...
- Keep cleaning the files as you go, they build up with sawdust and then go from a cutter tracking nicely to a what seems like slick piece of steel skating across ice in the wrong direction but leaving a gouge behind it. .
- Take your time, enjoy the challenge.

Here is the initial set out.

set out

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Finished

20lpi skip line checkering

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Still a lot to master.
Bruce

[Branxhunter]

Impressive - I've never been game. Top effort

Marcus

[The Raven]

Impressive - I've never been game. Top effort

Marcus

Me too! If I had a go it would look like I attacked it with a whipper snipper.

[trevort]

Impressive - I've never been game. Top effort

Marcus

Me too! If I had a go it would look like I attacked it with a whipper snipper.

Yep me too. Or maybe a rogue chainsaw

[Ol 55]

Bruce
I have been watching this with interest and you are doing a great job keep it up looking forward to seeing the finished product in the flesh might have to take a drive up for a look, probably bring a few air gun targets with me.
Cheers
Gary

[stinkitup]

Have done a three panels of checkering. The curves of the pistol grip were a bit daunting. Here is a photo of the checkering tools for those who have not seen them, just small shaped files. They are loosing there edge but will get this stock finished.

IMG_0276a.jpg

A couple of things I have learnt:
-do the initial spacing cuts shallow so the smooth spacer blade can track in a fine cut line. This makes the spacer track accurately as there is less room in the groove for pushing the cutter off line.
- Make sure you pick up the right cutter...
- Rotate or move the stock in the cradle to suit the cutter, don't try and do the last 5mm of a cut around the pistol grip without moving it to save time...
- Keep cleaning the files as you go, they build up with sawdust and then go from a cutter tracking nicely to a what seems like slick piece of steel skating across ice in the wrong direction but leaving a gouge behind it. .
- Take your time, enjoy the challenge.

Here is the initial set out.

IMG_0279a.jpg

Finished

IMG_0285a.jpg

Still a lot to master.
Bruce

Bruce that looks fantastic! I will have a crack one day when there is time......hmmmm maybe that will happen

Seriously looking like a beautiful stock. When you say file do you actually move them across the piece. I had thought it was a hold an tap but will have to do some reading and youtubing.

Ryan

[B4408]

Gary, yep we should organise a day one weekend could kidnap Stinkitup on the way.

Stinkitup, it is just filing grooves. Really simple job . It is not that hard just fine detail and familiarity with the tools like any trade.

Bruce

[B4408]

Here are a few more pics of the checkering process .

spacing first cuts.

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spacing completed.

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deepening cuts.

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completed and oiled.

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Finished

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The checkering is finished, OK for a first attempt. Looks perfect without my glasses on
I am under instruction from the Wood Whisperer to keep applying the oil and rubbing until it glows. So that's what will happen till the metal work turns up.

Bruce

[stinkitup]

Great pics Bruce it looks fantastic!

[Camel]

Love the way that turned out Ruce, ended up looking fantastic. Well done mate, and for a first attempt that checkering looks as good as some I have seen from people that have been doing it for a lot longer than you have. Ya won me.

[The Raven]

If I could produce a finished stock like that I'd be very pleased, albeit critical of my own work.

As for your results, be very very pleased at the outcome. You've done what most of us could only dream to achieve.

[Seddo]

Looks amazing Bruce.

I cant see myself having a go at it though, i don't have the patience.

[trevort]

Wonderful result


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[big G]

How's it shoot Bruce.?.
Igb eorgeor.