robert.a.brewer. Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 I've removed the waffle checkering with a dremel sanding disk and then switched to a file so I didn't get myself into trouble. I also used the dremel (large drum) for the beavertail and trigger guard undercut. I polished with strips of belt sander paper. Then I did some hand checkering on the rear. Coated in IonBond DLC. Husker,Your hand checkering is professional grade. I did not even know that was possible How do you do it?-Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 13 hours ago, robert.a.brewer. said: On 2/1/2018 at 4:18 AM, kneelingatlas said: Here's what I did: So just drilling holes in the backstrap offers more grip? Yes, think of it like a cheese grater ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, robert.a.brewer. said: On 2/1/2018 at 4:18 AM, kneelingatlas said: Edited February 3, 2018 by kneelingatlas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) 57 minutes ago, kneelingatlas said: Yes, think of it like a cheese grater ? swiss cheese is expensive. what name suit for this gun work? it was sight tracker now it's sight f...r Edited February 3, 2018 by yigal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerlrrp Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 11 hours ago, robert.a.brewer. said: Husker, Your hand checkering is professional grade. I did not even know that was possible How do you do it? -Rob Thanks, a checkering file from https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/files/metal-checkering-files-prod488.aspx is all you need.....and a lot of time. I couldn't do it now with my small children. Actually, I practiced on some round steel bar first. I got the motion down and then just did it. The CZ frame is heat treated investment cast steel, so it's pretty damn hard. You start a line and then push. I used the zip ties to make sure I didn't slip into the wrong area. The ideal way would be to make a jig. There are probably some youtube videos out there with instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thanks, a checkering file from https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/files/metal-checkering-files-prod488.aspx is all you need.....and a lot of time. I couldn't do it now with my small children. [emoji38] Actually, I practiced on some round steel bar first. I got the motion down and then just did it. The CZ frame is heat treated investment cast steel, so it's pretty damn hard. You start a line and then push. I used the zip ties to make sure I didn't slip into the wrong area. The ideal way would be to make a jig. There are probably some youtube videos out there with instructions.Now that's dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 I will start conservatively with tape over checkering. Lots of good ideas here. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzViper Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I've removed the waffle checkering with a dremel sanding disk and then switched to a file so I didn't get myself into trouble. I also used the dremel (large drum) for the beavertail and trigger guard undercut. I polished with strips of belt sander paper. Then I did some hand checkering on the rear. Coated in IonBond DLC. Wow, beautiful checkering job!!!! How many LPI is that?Would be awesome if you post a pic of the final result after coating.Again, great job!! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerlrrp Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 59 minutes ago, CzViper said: Wow, beautiful checkering job!!!! How many LPI is that? Would be awesome if you post a pic of the final result after coating. Again, great job!! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 20 lines per inch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzViper Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Awesome! I see you cut your frame dust cover and made lightning cuts also among other things. Are you shooting 40 or 9? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerlrrp Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 6:17 PM, CzViper said: Awesome! I see you cut your frame dust cover and made lightning cuts also among other things. Are you shooting 40 or 9? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk This is a 40S&W but I have a 9mm conversion barrel (doesn't get used though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lior Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 The original grip size suited me fine so initially I glued some aluminum oxide sand to the front and backstraps with expoxy adhesive. Nowadays I use Lok G10 grips and just use the original texture of the front and rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Thanks, a checkering file from https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/files/metal-checkering-files-prod488.aspx is all you need.....and a lot of time. I couldn't do it now with my small children. [emoji38] Actually, I practiced on some round steel bar first. I got the motion down and then just did it. The CZ frame is heat treated investment cast steel, so it's pretty damn hard. You start a line and then push. I used the zip ties to make sure I didn't slip into the wrong area. The ideal way would be to make a jig. There are probably some youtube videos out there with instructions.I watched this video and thought, Hey, maybe I CAN do this. No small children, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerlrrp Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) On 2/15/2018 at 8:19 PM, robert.a.brewer. said: I watched this video and thought, Hey, maybe I CAN do this. No small children, so.... Notice on this video he has a jig/guide for his vertical lines. If you have some vice grips with flat pads you can get a piece of flat stock on there and make it work without a dedicated jig like he has. I should have done a modification of the undercut like him as well to have them come out cleaner. I'm sure you can do it. Edited February 17, 2018 by huskerlrrp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Watching hand checkering makes me wonder if I could just hand file the existing waffle pattern into sharper pyramids.One guy cut every other line resulting in a 10 LPI very aggressive pattern. I see 60 and 90 degree files used for deepening and sharpening.I am continuously amazed by modern gunsmithing methods and tools. Gotta like new tools, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I've also had similar thoughts Rob, I'm thinking of buying a jig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, kneelingatlas said: I've also had similar thoughts Rob, I'm thinking of buying a jig yes. that's very useful tools for me. i glad that i ordered them 25 years ago. worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 I've also had similar thoughts Rob, I'm thinking of buying a jigYes, I can use the help a jig can provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I still can't believe people can do that by hand. It looks so simple, but I'd be so scared of messing up a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 I still can't believe people can do that by hand. It looks so simple, but I'd be so scared of messing up a row.And a messed up row becomes very visible on the overall pattern. Like lint on a herringbone pattern jacket. I'd be interested in what jig Atlas finds that fits a CZ frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 45 minutes ago, SlvrDragon50 said: I still can't believe people can do that by hand. It looks so simple, but I'd be so scared of messing up a row. many pro. gunsmiths done this all the time. make it perfect it's very hard work. i done this to all my old guns. including cz 75 from 1986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 many pro. gunsmiths done this all the time. make it perfect it's very hard work. i done this to all my old guns. including cz 75 from 1986.When finished, how preserve and protect the bare metal so will not rust?Recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 hour ago, robert.a.brewer. said: When finished, how preserve and protect the bare metal so will not rust? Recommendations? i send frame to electroless nickel coat . i carry this gun on me from 1986 with no rust. but i think that hard chrome is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 1 hour ago, robert.a.brewer. said: When finished, how preserve and protect the bare metal so will not rust? Recommendations? Stainless look: hard chrome or NP3 Black: Ionbond Cerakote always an option too but not as durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 2/15/2018 at 5:19 PM, robert.a.brewer. said: I watched this video and thought, Hey, maybe I CAN do this. No small children, so.... CZs have more contour, so they're harder than a 1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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