This power custom checkering guide will allow you to file exactly vertical on the front strap even as you rotate the frame and fixture in the vice.
Front strap checkering guide.
First check the thickness of the metal on the front strap of the frame.
It just so happens that the brownell s guide and file that i am using allow this first stroke to have the lines centered on the front strap.
My method has evolved over long term use.
1911 back strap 20 lpi.
1911 back strap metal msh only.
Either side of the checkering guide head since the sides are at a 90 angle to the front strap.
They don t have to be perfectly centered just in the center of the strap to start and then working to the edges the finer the checkering that you do the less critical it is that the first cuts are.
Government or commander models.
Next you can see the guiding edge of the checkering guide in place to guide the first vertical file strokes.
The stl files are oriented for the best 1911 fitting print.
4 perimeters 3 4 layers top and bottom 30 fill or more.
May be used for 60 degree or 90 degree checkering.
Get true diamonds on front strap.
The horizontal jig will need supports to hold the shelf up but they are very easy to remove.
Clark full length.
I am sure there are other ways of doing this that also produce excellent results.
1911 checkering guide by power custom grand masters randall power grand master power custom.
Do not attempt to actually checker with the guide in place.
Wolf 83 13 884.
Print this to be sturdy.
Clamps over the frame of a 1911 auto to provide a solid guide for getting the front strap checkering lines started correctly.
1911 front strap 25 lpi.
If you wish to actually checker the front strap the 60 angle on the front of the guide s head will position the master lines properly for well proportioned diamonds.
Long enough to allow a good long contour following stroke on the checkering file.
You may have.
1911 front strap 20 lpi 125 00.
The new jig is larger and has a wider guide area.
Can be used with or without the frame support system.
Here is a layout of what i consider to be the tools skills and a sequential process of checkering a 1911 front strap.
The checkering guide is being attached.
Sets up 60 or 90 diamonds.
I have also added a jig to help with the vertical lines too.
The purpose of the.
1911 back strap 25 lpi.
