How To Use A Checkering File
Overcut is parallel to.
How to use a checkering file. Depending on how round the handle is you might have to use a file with a single row of teeth. Im thinking a thin hacksaw blade might work. They are often used to create decorative edges on bezels broad textured surfaces and fast material.
The tough part is to get your first basic lines straight and orderly. Lay the Checkering File on the metal surface and slide it sideways until one row of teeth catches in the master guide line. Save money and build your own cradle.
Overcut is parallel to file edges and upcut is 90 degrees to overcut. Once youre finished with that use the single cutter to even things out deepen lines sharpen diamond points etc. Though they seem to be out of stock currently.
Like by taking it to the grinder and thinning it out maybe. Parallel in width and gently tapered in thickness. Layout your master lines or use a guide like our 45 Checkering Guide then establish the pattern by moving the file a few teeth each time using the previous lines as the guide.
Cutters are more for new checkering. Trace the lines through tracing paper with a ponce wheel or with a sharp pencil. Parallel in width and gently tapered in thickness.
Once the pattern is fully laid out bring to final depth with a 60 needle file. It is what I use when refinishing stocks. As far as coining goes I wonder if you would even use a file.