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    Greetings from Mexico

    Hello, I´m a Veterinarian who enjoys DIY projects and hoping to learn a lot from you, lets start asking for advise

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    Hi Kim,

    Welcome - glad to have you here!

    What sort of DIY projects are you working on currently?

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    Hi kbalch, I love guns but due to the current situation in Mexico I better use airguns. I´ve been modifying some Mendoza, Benjamin and Sheridan airguns and currently checkering stocks (to ugly to show but improving), Although I was able to buy some checkering tools from eBay and Dembart, the idea of making my own tools has been around my head.
    I have an old Atlas 618 (its older than me anyway) with some DIY tooling, a drill press but no mill (to heavy/expensive for me)
    Any ideas on checkering tools?
    By the way I´m a Veterinarian Pathologist, both activities (profession + hobby) = an enjoyable life

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    Unfortunately, I don't have any contributions on checkering tools. I've always been too intimidated to try it and have wound up buying all my grips.

    This should give you some idea of the sort of tool you'll need to replicate: Checkering Tools

    If you post a note in our Help Me Build subforum, someone may have a more specific suggestion for you.

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    No problem, so far I´ve read some fascinating posts, hope I can contribute son with some ideas

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    Hi Kim welcome HT.Net ...



    **Checkering Cutter Right Hand**
    I need explanation for serving this tool had never seen and did not understand the announcement ....
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    Sorry my mistakes in english.
    to share your tip >>> http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/tool-tips-tricks/ <<<

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    The V to your left is a guide, the serrated side (right) is the cutter, first line or cut is done as straight as you can with a single line cutter, then use the tool shown. When you finish all lines you start again with other set of lines crossing to form diamonds.

    Yes, communicating in english is hard for us but adds to the fun and helps making new friends

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    Hello Kim, welcome to the forums! I know what veterinarians are, but wonder that veterinary pathologists do.

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    A Pathologist study diseases at macroscopic/microscopic level, I work on a research lab, we produce animal vaccines



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