Thanks for the info I will keep that in mind for sure.They make a checkered strap that mounts under the grip panels. Or you might check with AllenM. He does a lot of 1911 work. He might do it or can point you in the right direction.
Do you have any pictures or a website you got the setup from so I can see how it turns out?I have the setup if you want to give it a go, did a couple myself
Sorry, i dont do checkering. But I hope invest in a fixture that will allow me to on my mill in the not to distant future
From what little research I have done so far, I have seen 2 methods. They both use a jig to position either the part or the tool to correct position based on the lines per inch (lpi). 1, uses a file to cut the lines and would be done by hand and I am assuming very time consuming. 2, uses a mill to do the work with a bit that is like a keyway cutter that cuts a V groove instead of a flat or square groove.From what i read it is tedious and time consuming and not cheap, but I receive plenty of requests for it. So we'll see. I am thinking in 30 to 45 days I will look into it
From what little research I have done so far, I have seen 2 methods. They both use a jig to position either the part or the tool to correct position based on the lines per inch (lpi). 1, uses a file to cut the lines and would be done by hand and I am assuming very time consuming. 2, uses a mill to do the work with a bit that is like a keyway cutter that cuts a V groove instead of a flat or square groove.
Not to shoot myself in the foot (no pun intended) this looks like a good deal here
Machine Checkering 1911
No machine checkering for me, checkering file by hand.