Front Strap Checkering Jig

I don t bother to take off the plunger tube or grip bushings.

Front strap checkering jig.

The stl files are oriented for the best 1911 fitting print. The new jig is larger and has a wider guide area. The strap might look straight but you may find it is far from it. 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.

He has specs on the page for round stock that you can purchase to practice on that is roughly the same size as a 1911 front strap. Get true diamonds on front strap. I have also added a jig to help with the vertical lines too. To clean up and sharpen the diamonds and probably some sort of jig to help you make straight lines and a good.

Either side of the checkering guide head since the sides are at a 90 angle to the front strap. 1911 back strap 25 lpi. Sets up 60 or 90 diamonds. 1911 back strap 20 lpi.

Checkering the front strap of a 1911. I lay a 1 2 steel rod in the inside of the frame measure with calipers and then subtract 0 50 from this measurement. 1911 front strap 25 lpi. Government or commander models.

1911 front strap 20 lpi 125 00. 1911 back strap metal msh only 85 00. And the best part it s a 406 radius lol started at 1 2 and front strap is a bit thin but these are practice frames so checkering will have to be 25lpi. Integrity arms nov 16 2018 integrity arms nov 16 2018.

By oddjob april 23 2006 in general. Checkering front strap checkering front strap. First check the thickness of the metal on the front strap of the frame. Clamps over the frame of a 1911 auto to provide a solid guide for getting the front strap checkering lines started correctly.

Print this to be sturdy. Length frame and provides repeatable indexing for vertical and horizontal cuts plus the initial undercut. The front strap needs to be trued before starting the job. Long enough to allow a good long contour following stroke on the checkering file.

Then i tie wrap the top of the strap as high as i can get it without it starting up the curve of the trigger guard. I updated my 1911 checkering jig. The horizontal jig will need supports to hold the shelf up but they are very easy to remove. Produces accurate beautiful hand cut checkering in any lpi spacing.

Here is a layout of what i consider to be the tools skills and a sequential process of checkering a 1911 front strap. Scopes scope bases scopes scope base. I understand this is not mandatory with every checkering job but it was highly recommended to me so that is what i did. This will help me make the stop line for the checkering.

I used a smooth 8in file to do this. Professional quality fixture helps you produce straight accurate front strap frame checkering on your very first try. You may have. 4 perimeters 3 4 layers top and bottom 30 fill or more.