1911 Front Strap Checkering

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In this video I show all steps I take to checker a front strap (and since the process is the same, it applies to rear strap/MSH as well).
The only file used is a checkering file. I bought it and others from Brownells. This one is 25 LPI

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  • @Simple-MindedSimpleton
    @Simple-MindedSimpleton6 жыл бұрын

    You do some incredible work and you are very talented. Keep it up, I enjoy watching you turn basic 1911's into functioning works of art! I also use your videos as instructions when I want to fancy-up my builds, so thanks again for all of your videos as they are very helpful.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I am glad these help.

  • @ar15gator
    @ar15gator3 жыл бұрын

    A+, I’ve had a handful of guns worked on and built by Clark Custom Guns, over the last 30+ years, extremely pleased each and every time

  • @adrianovergara2942
    @adrianovergara29426 жыл бұрын

    Getting better and better each build Mosin. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @evilscience3164
    @evilscience3164 Жыл бұрын

    Again Sir I admire your hand skills. Thank you for keeping hand worked tooling alive.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I do intend to keep working with hand tools as much as possible.

  • @freddie825
    @freddie8255 жыл бұрын

    Had watched lots of video about 1911 workings and only you inspired me. You are really a master craftsman....keep it up....

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I will do my best. Finally going out to the range this week. Will grab my camera.

  • @StonyRC
    @StonyRC6 жыл бұрын

    LOL - you make it look so easy ... and I'm guessing it's ANYTHING but easy to get as good a finish as you do. Great work and a very interesting video.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It is not difficult but it is time consuming. And trying to impose your will onto the file as it is guided by already cut lines is not a good idea. Other than that just let the file tell you where it wants to go and you listen (assuming the starting lines were cut correctly) and all it will take is time.

  • @rlprgp62
    @rlprgp626 жыл бұрын

    Mosin, Great work as always. I practiced on a couple of mainspring housings and like you I did not see the need to use the single line file. I do use the single line file to clean up serrations on the old style GI pieces. Keep the videos coming. Thanks for sharing, Randy

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the single point files are useful, but for new checkering they will only make things harder.

  • @huligone22
    @huligone226 жыл бұрын

    Another outstanding craftsmanship you have there. I really enjoy your videos thanks.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching. I just promised I will show all the finishing touches on this one, so I am.

  • @Randylayhe001
    @Randylayhe0015 жыл бұрын

    You make it look possible! Art, skill, mastery.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @mphdesigns19
    @mphdesigns193 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Amazing work! I found this looking up videos to see if this was something I could do myself and I find a video of a master craftsman at work lol! Beautiful work!!!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @rowdyron4111
    @rowdyron41115 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning work.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @mrPauljacob
    @mrPauljacob4 жыл бұрын

    YOU DA MAN!!!! Beautiful craftsmanship

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @daviddahl4148
    @daviddahl41486 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work, really enjoy all your videos.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. More to come for sure.

  • @Bdpjev
    @Bdpjev6 жыл бұрын

    You are a master filer. We are not worthy

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are too kind. Thank you.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Rusty Highlander Thank you very much.

  • @hallnbass2569
    @hallnbass25695 жыл бұрын

    Dude good job, I've checkered wood before but never metal, I might try this on my 1911

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. You should absolutely try it on metal.

  • @hallnbass2569

    @hallnbass2569

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just have to get those metal checkering files, all I have is wood checkering tools

  • @mus1970
    @mus19703 жыл бұрын

    That looks great! Really nice job!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @judofry
    @judofry6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @heeder777
    @heeder7776 жыл бұрын

    Your file skills have always amazed me, I think I do pretty well until I watch you and see how many parts you sculpt with only a file. Getting those first vertical lines are tough on the hands aren’t they!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes, holding the file by the teeth is never pleasant. That is why I put on some gloves. Still got a massive blister. I will be posting a video of the undercut later tonight probably.

  • @mawangdwei3866

    @mawangdwei3866

    6 жыл бұрын

    Try two pair of gloves, very thin (but tough) inner gloves and then thicker outer gloves.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mawang Dwei thank you.

  • @dieseld6180

    @dieseld6180

    6 жыл бұрын

    That work is phenomenal... How much do you charge for that same package?

  • @kibble8820
    @kibble88205 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this video... this is on my to-do list

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure.

  • @daspiper8941
    @daspiper89414 жыл бұрын

    ~Oh boy, more tools I must have. I am an Amerature Gunsmith and a Tool Junkie. I must now try checkering. ~My wife does not know anything about your Channel or how you have enabled me to become a much better Amature Gunsmith and I thank you much.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is my pleasure. I am glad I am helping you get more tools.

  • @stevenmorales3200
    @stevenmorales32006 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work enjoy your channel .. Keep up the good work

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Lots of blending ahead.

  • @mrfrogg46able
    @mrfrogg46able2 жыл бұрын

    this is so satisfying to watch

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I am glad you liked it.

  • @MCarrick-ss7xc
    @MCarrick-ss7xc Жыл бұрын

    Shiver me timbers.thank you

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @scottman-cl4jm
    @scottman-cl4jm6 жыл бұрын

    Great job as usual

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @Danielo197
    @Danielo1973 жыл бұрын

    This gives me confidence to do this when I get my tisas

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. I am glad I could help

  • @rene8697
    @rene86972 жыл бұрын

    Wowww,fantastic work 👍👍👍

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @wombatbull
    @wombatbull6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks love your work

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @noneya135
    @noneya1356 жыл бұрын

    Mad props!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @SKAK0T
    @SKAK0T7 ай бұрын

    Когда золотые руки - это прекрасно. Реально "залип" на твоем канале.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    7 ай бұрын

    Спасибо.

  • @Ep1cPvP
    @Ep1cPvP6 жыл бұрын

    beautiful!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I wish I got better camera angles. But the camera would be in my way.

  • @theocorkrean6810
    @theocorkrean68102 жыл бұрын

    Ayo I could feel the thumbnail just by looking at it.

  • @scottsaylors1996
    @scottsaylors19966 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit these are amazing videos

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Make sure to check out Build 10 ones. You may like them.

  • @scottsaylors1996

    @scottsaylors1996

    6 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus will do! Just getting into 1911s

  • @stoner27th
    @stoner27th6 жыл бұрын

    nice work...

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @adenisongomes9903
    @adenisongomes9903 Жыл бұрын

    Excelente vídeo gostei muito meus parabéns, excelente profissional.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    Muito obrigada pelo elogio.

  • @waynedaugherty4629
    @waynedaugherty46294 жыл бұрын

    Good file work. Watching your video's have inspired me to do some work on some of my 1911s I have always thought a mill was needed for most metal working operations. I have one question. Where did you get your checkering guide at? It looks a lot better than the one brownells sells. Keep up the good work

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I got my jig from Brownells a long time ago. I think it is discontinued.

  • @ferberb9662
    @ferberb96625 жыл бұрын

    A nice 👍 I will try this

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Just go slow.

  • @rfhonts5822
    @rfhonts58225 жыл бұрын

    You are way underrated. Forget les baer. You need your own 1911 line.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a great compliment.

  • @rfhonts5822

    @rfhonts5822

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have my gunsmith certificate. I could learn more from you than any college!!!!!!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    I still have a lot to learn myself.

  • @SuperBadbri
    @SuperBadbri3 жыл бұрын

    Yea nice job,, I want to try this,checkering

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @joecachia2
    @joecachia25 жыл бұрын

    Watching this , is just ... don't know ...mesmerizing I guess

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I am glad you liked it.

  • @buckalaska9147
    @buckalaska91476 жыл бұрын

    Man that's Beutiful.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @JM-jb5cb
    @JM-jb5cb5 жыл бұрын

    Recently came across your videos and im very happy i did, super clear anf interesting videos thank you for uploading these, how did you learn these skills?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    As far as checkering I just learned by doing. For the rest (dimensions, specs, etc) I used a book. Jerry Kuhnhausen Shop Manual vol 1 and 2.

  • @JM-jb5cb

    @JM-jb5cb

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus thank you for the reply, im looking to start a 1911 project in the near future, ive been binge watching all your 1911 videos, thanks for the content, and for the tools video especially, very helpful

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JM-jb5cb it is my pleasure. Stop by Full 30 forum if you want to post your project, ask me questions, etc. I have a section there under Meet Our Producers. forum.full30.com/c/meet-our-producers/mosinvirus

  • @JM-jb5cb

    @JM-jb5cb

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus will do, i appreciate the info very much and look forward to watching the rest of your videos

  • @norseman5041
    @norseman50415 жыл бұрын

    I bought a pre checkered piece and welded it n on my 1911. it look awesome and you cant see that it is a welded in piece. I did not dare to try to checker it with a file, next time I will try.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could weld. As soon as I have space I am getting a tig welder and starting to learn.

  • @michaelkaiser1864

    @michaelkaiser1864

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Norse Man. Heck, if you can weld clean, this should be nothing for you! Both take a steady hand. Both are precision. Hail the Old Ways!

  • @andrewskeen5130
    @andrewskeen51305 жыл бұрын

    Bro you did awesome job looks great! Where can I get that kit so I can do mine?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. For tools my go to is Brownells.

  • @MCarrick-ss7xc
    @MCarrick-ss7xc Жыл бұрын

    Subscribed

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I hope the other videos will not disappoint

  • @snowgorilla9789
    @snowgorilla97896 жыл бұрын

    It sounds like you are not easing the preasure on the back stroke is this jusy the audio or do you keep preasure on both strokes? Thanks again for your time to make these informative videos

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh, no. I absolutely ease up on the back draw. The camera has a very sensitive mic. That is why it picks up everything, and sometimes makes it sound like I drag the file hard.

  • @zanearmstrong6776
    @zanearmstrong67765 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure if you're familiar with the show, but it just hit me, your channel is the gunsmithing equivalent of The Woodwright's Shop with Roy Underhill

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a great compliment.

  • @lon242
    @lon2424 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mosin, been rewatching your checkering videos as I'm thinking of finally trying it myself on my 92FS. Man, this looks way easier than cutting line-by-line with a V-file. The 92FS has vertical lines cut on it already, so it's as easy as running a checkering file like this horizontally, is that right? My goal would be to replicate the checkering found on the M9A1/M9A3. Would a Brownells checkering file work for most any gun's front & backstrap? For example, the curvature on the straps of a 92FS and 1911 are very different, would that matter? I assume using copper wire as a jig helps. Speaking of jigs, do you think one would be needed for the 92FS?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, yes horizontal lines can be added using a checkering file from Brownells. The problem with using that file is the curved front and rear sections. Curved areas pose a problem even when using milling machines. A lot more setup would be required to continue checkering into curves. That is why you usually see it applied to straight sections. Plus, I don't think it would look right in concave or convex areas because you couldn't keep the lines parallel to each other. You would essentially see () or )( happening. It was very difficult to maintain consistency with a single point file and would be impossible with a checkering file on concave surfaces.

  • @lon242

    @lon242

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus Ahh, I see, so there was a reason you went line-by-line with a single point file for that first Beretta video, makes sense. Well, this is gonna be harder than anticipated, but I'm still willing to try it. I believe I found the same 60 degree V-file you used on Brownells. Wish me luck, I THINK I know what I'm getting myself into lolol. Thanks Mosin.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lon242 good luck. Go slow and don't cut too deep. I can't remember if I used a 90° file for that reason.

  • @lon242

    @lon242

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus Thanks. Sorry, just want to confirm... a 90° doesn't cut as deep as a 60°? Does fine/medium grit matter much?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lon242 yes, the duller the angle the shallower the cut between any two points. As for coarseness, the finer the file the longer it will take to remove material, though finer files leave better cut finish.

  • @joshuafreeman9807
    @joshuafreeman98073 жыл бұрын

    How do keep a straight edge on the right and left side qhen doing the horizontal lines?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    The file is partly riding in the grooves cut before the file was repositioned.

  • @shootgp
    @shootgp6 жыл бұрын

    About what is the cost (cheapest you could manage)? I've chewed my AR 80% builds down to around $275... I'd like to try an 1911, but would like to be around the $300 mark or lower - is this possible? With the AR, I can usually get the lower and upper for around $40 (together), but every 1911 frame (80%) I see is usually over $100 and the slide is often more (minus barrel, etc.).

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you discount the price of tools, and get some parts for free or really cheap at shows, etc., maybe. But unlikely. I have not tried to focus on the cost aspect.

  • @scottman-cl4jm

    @scottman-cl4jm

    6 жыл бұрын

    shootgp The cheapest I have paid to build a 1911 was about $650 complete. But, dont settle for cheap parts because they will not fit good or have to be replaced.

  • @csedan7916
    @csedan79166 жыл бұрын

    So what's the "time elapse" to get the checkering done? You sure make it look easy.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    I can do the trigger guard undercut and front strap checkering in 4 hours.

  • @toddb930
    @toddb9302 жыл бұрын

    How do you move the file in a straight line each and every time? That's amazing!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is actually the file that does it. Checkering files have straight rows of teeth, so once you get a file lines started using a guide, it becomes difficult to "get out" of those lines. The file wants to continue to ride in the grooves, cutting them deeper and deeper until it bottoms out on the tops of remaining material.

  • @pedrotome9119
    @pedrotome91195 жыл бұрын

    Hi! 1st of all, thanks for this video. Now please I'd like to know your true opinion about this: can the checkering could be made in a aluminum or zamac frame? If so, how do you recomend to do it? This stupid question has a reason to be: as I can not own a real 1911 in this country I'm in, I must get along with replicas. Silly but truth. Hence this question... 1000 thanks in advance, and please keep teaching us, you got the knowledge and skils of a surgeon.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes, checkering can be cut on Aluminum frames as well.

  • @chucksteen4562
    @chucksteen45626 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering is there any way of filing your checkering at a 45 degree angle instead of 90 degrees thank you for your time and effort really do appreciate your work and effort

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    If I made up a fixture with a 45 degree face instead of a 90 degree face it would be very doable. Perhaps I will do that in the future. I know they have checkering jigs with that angle.

  • @shanebollig949

    @shanebollig949

    6 жыл бұрын

    chuck steen

  • @workerguy82
    @workerguy822 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking into doing my first 1911 80% is there any way to do the checkering at the 45 degree angle?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    2 жыл бұрын

    Short answer is yes, but you have to be really familiar with files and get a jig with a 45° edge. Brownells sells these now. With 45 degree checkering it will produce "diamond" pattern. I haven't tried it myself yet, but will in the future.

  • @ameri-grow991
    @ameri-grow9913 жыл бұрын

    I notice that you have your company name and serial no (presumably) stamped into each lower. Where did you have this done, or do you do it yourself? And, lastly, would you contemplate a series on .40 S&W, or is it too much like a .45 ACP? Thanks in advance for your response.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even before CA mandated builders to pretend to be manufacturers and serialize their builds I did it voluntarily because I wanted to be able to report my guns stolen if, God forbid, that happens. I went to a local laser engraver and engraved the necessary lines to a depth of 0.020". It is a fast and really cool process. Aas done right in front of me. As for new builds, CA made it impossible to build semi automatic handguns. However I would be able to caliber convert. The reason I wouldn't do a .40S&W is that I don't have anything else in that caliber, but building a .40 is no different than any other non-45acp caliber in a 1911. Basically some specific parts.

  • @ameri-grow991
    @ameri-grow9914 жыл бұрын

    About how long does it take you to cheecker the front strap? It would seem that a needed skill is keeping the file straght, as well.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    It takes me under 4 hours to undercut and checker the front strap. If I am checkering rear of MSH as well, total time is about 5 hours. At first a guide should be used to follow while cutting the first few lines, afterwards the file uses those cut lines to guide itself. All teeth on a checkering file are on rows.

  • @pastordoogie8438
    @pastordoogie84385 жыл бұрын

    Is chalk necessary? Or does it help in cutting or cleaning?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    It helps prevent the file from getting loaded up with shavings.

  • @resolute123
    @resolute1233 жыл бұрын

    I have a parkerized firearm in which I am considering a gunsmith to do a front checkering. I probably will need him to also re parkerize the surface once he's done won't I?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but chances are they will remove all existing parkerizing and re-park.

  • @michaelkaiser1864
    @michaelkaiser18643 жыл бұрын

    could I practice a few times on a piece of black pipe or galvanized 1/2" maybe?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Practicing on a pipe is a good idea.

  • @michaelkaiser1864

    @michaelkaiser1864

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus thanks! Not a smith yet, just a gun mechanic so far lol. Its served me well....saved a lot and helped a few folks as well.

  • @Or3guns
    @Or3guns3 жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend doing the vertical or horizontal lines first when checkering a 1911 front strap?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    It depends on your level of control of the file. Doing horizontal lines first makes it easier to do vertical lines because there is less material to remove, but because you are effectively gliding the file across horizontal lines it can get a bit "jumpy". So you could cut some shallow starting vertical lines in the middle of the strap, then do horizontals, and then the file will still "find" those shallow vertical files from before. But generally, you use more of the file on smaller surface when doing horizontal, and then less of the file on larger surface when doing verticals, so horizontal lines first helps me a lot.

  • @Or3guns

    @Or3guns

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus ok thanks. Do you know anything about checkering a frame that's been parkerized. I can't find very much info and I don't really see anybody doing it. Maybe because it's a bad idea? I don't know. Do you think I could checker the front strap and then re-parkerize it? I don't know if the checkering will take the color. I see things like grip safety's that been checkered and either blued, parkerized or painted and it looks good and seems fairly durable. What is your professional opinion???

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Or3guns i like parkerizing a lot. It holds oil really well. Which is also the reason you would want to strip all old parkerizing (by sandblasting) before parkerizing again. You can checker the front strap and use cold blue the section, but it will stand out and will not be as good as parkerizing. I posted a video about parkerizing at home when I was building my "Exfoliator" (Build 8)

  • @dwaynevidrine1138
    @dwaynevidrine11389 ай бұрын

    How do apply a blue finish after checkering? Do you use the slow rust method?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    9 ай бұрын

    You could definitely use slow rust bluing. I have had my frames cerakoted, and nitrided. And I parkerized my Build 8.

  • @Yomom12388
    @Yomom123885 жыл бұрын

    Please correct my ignorance if I'm wrong but I thought files were only meant to be used in one direction to get the cleanest surface and edges? This looks great so maybe I'm wrong but I was curious.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are correct, the proper use of a file is to cut on a forward stroke and lift up to reset.

  • @Yomom12388

    @Yomom12388

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus Okay cool. I thought so. I couldn't tell if you were using one forward stroke or a back and forth and I was just thinking about it. Great video either way and great work!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Yomom12388 no, you noticed it correctly. I choose to not use the files properly. I don't lift off completely, but I do not apply pressure as I move the file rearward.

  • @codycooksey9428
    @codycooksey94285 жыл бұрын

    What is the benefit of doing this to a 1911? Is it for chamber checking?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same idea as textured grip panels. Some people prefer a more grabby texture on the grip for control, others dont need it.

  • @lovelessissimo
    @lovelessissimo5 жыл бұрын

    Is the process the same when working with a steel frame?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is a steel frame.

  • @user-xn2eq9ep6s
    @user-xn2eq9ep6s4 ай бұрын

    Where did you get your checkering jig? I can't seem to find one anywhere online. Thank you!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 ай бұрын

    Mine was discontinued. MidwayUSA and Brownells sell newer, slightly different jigs now.

  • @z-juan4854
    @z-juan48545 жыл бұрын

    Hey mosin, what do you call that kind of file? Your hand is like cnc machine, great vids as always.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    The file is called a checkering file. They come in different lines per inch cuts.

  • @77mickeyj

    @77mickeyj

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus Where do you aquire such a file. Exact classification please!!! You do great work my friend!!!

  • @gabrielbambino2906
    @gabrielbambino29064 жыл бұрын

    My friend, I congratulate you on your work. They are excellent. I ask you, would you be so kind as to text me the exact size and file of the file you use to carry out this work? thank you very much.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can find checkering files in different Lines Per Inch cuts. I prefer 20 and 25 LPI checkering files.

  • @user-yj7ph9vk2k
    @user-yj7ph9vk2k Жыл бұрын

    Have you ever checkered an aluminum frame? Anything I should be concerned about?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, checkered my Beretta and 1911s. Clean the file frequently.

  • @norah858
    @norah8584 жыл бұрын

    Can you please tell me what brand file you used ?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Here is where I get my checkering files www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/files/metal-checkering-files-prod488.aspx

  • @mbenjamin292
    @mbenjamin2922 жыл бұрын

    How many hours does it take to finish the whole task of making a 45?I am thinking 10 hours start to finish.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    2 жыл бұрын

    It depends on what and how you want to do. I haven't timed myself, for example, but if you do want to rush perhaps 10 hours is more than enough.

  • @Kingblacsnake
    @Kingblacsnake Жыл бұрын

    What file are you using? I believe I’m gonna try this out😮‍💨✍🏿

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a checkering file. They come in different Lines Per Inch. Most people prefer 25 LPI. Brownells has the files.

  • @farhanansari5125
    @farhanansari5125 Жыл бұрын

    Very satisfying.. I want to try on my Norinco tt 636 .. can you tell me file(tool) name

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. These are checkeing files. Brownells has them in stock.

  • @farhanansari5125

    @farhanansari5125

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus Brownells Bann my region to explore 😒

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@farhanansari5125 sorry to hear that.

  • @justinwhitley1470
    @justinwhitley14706 жыл бұрын

    where did you get your checkering jig

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Justin Whitley I got mine from Brownells. I think it was discontinued a while ago.

  • @justinwhitley1470

    @justinwhitley1470

    6 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus thank you sir you do beautiful work.

  • @metal75801
    @metal758017 ай бұрын

    Where can I get one of those jigs??

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    7 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, the one I am using was discontinued a while ago. Brownells and MidwayUSA sell other versions of checkering jigs now.

  • @jinghu8023
    @jinghu80234 жыл бұрын

    Good job ,me want to know which chosen files checkering

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I primarily use 20LPI and 25LPI checkering files from Brownells. They are made by Grobet.

  • @jinghu8023

    @jinghu8023

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus thank u very much for your reply.and me very like your great work . I want to build 1911 and double shotgun

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jinghu8023 Good luck with your projects.

  • @jinghu8023

    @jinghu8023

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus hi you are very nice craftsman .if you dont mind,me want know where can buy one double barrel shotgun drawings.please

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    4 жыл бұрын

    hu unfortunately I don't know where you can get plans for a shotgun.

  • @mmike40451
    @mmike40451 Жыл бұрын

    Did you get the guides from brownells also?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the set I am using has been discontinued though.

  • @jason200912
    @jason2009125 жыл бұрын

    ouch feels like my fingers are getting stabbed just looking at it. i'm a fan of one direction only serrations

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    To each their own, of course, but I like aggressive texturing. That one was actually very comfortable to everyone that tried it. What LPI have you tried or do you not like all of them?

  • @ogsniper743
    @ogsniper7433 жыл бұрын

    Hey where did you get your checkering jig from or what jig would you recommend?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe my checkering jig was discontinued, unfortunately. Look on Brownells, they have a different one available.

  • @ogsniper743

    @ogsniper743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus You probably already know this but 25 lpi checkering files are super expensive compared to 20 or 30 lpi. If you had to pick between 20 or 30 what would you pick?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ogsniper743 depends on how you like your grips - aggressive or more comfortable. Many people find 20 LPI too aggressive. However, you can knock down the tips of 20 LPI pyramids to make it less aggressive. I personally prefer 20 LPI.

  • @ogsniper743

    @ogsniper743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MosinVirus When you checker something does the Lpi of the file make it any easier or more difficult to pull off? I would think the higher the lpi the easier it would be to screw up since there's way more lines and there not as deep??? Have you noticed anything like that with all of your experience???

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ogsniper743 the shallower the lines the easier it is to mess up, so yes, with finer LPI it gets more difficult to keep the file in the existing lines. But with shallower lines less material is removed so in a way it is faster.

  • @czts4778
    @czts47785 жыл бұрын

    I really hope that you are open for business. I'll be your first customer. Btw. Can this be done on a cz tactical sports? the grip is curvy? thanks

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    While, yes, it can be done on a curved grip, with a file it would be much more difficult. A milling machine would be a better choice.

  • @czts4778

    @czts4778

    5 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus ok. Thanks for the info. Can you recommend anyone who does this kind of service? Thanks

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@czts4778 I personally don't know anyone that deals with CZs, and you probably want someone who specializes in CZs so the setup will be shorter. Try asking on one of the CZ forums.

  • @czts4778

    @czts4778

    5 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus thank you very much

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@czts4778 my pleasure

  • @BLACKWOLF-1911
    @BLACKWOLF-19113 жыл бұрын

    How much does job like this cost?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what others charge for this, and I am not licensed to receive guns by mail, but the few times I did this at other people's workshops (with the owners present) i charged $200 for trigger guard undercut, front strap checkering and rear strap checkering. It usually takes me 4 hours

  • @markdavidson7510
    @markdavidson75102 күн бұрын

    how many man hours to checker a front strap (for us mere mortals)?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    2 күн бұрын

    It takes me about 4 hours to produce the trigger guard undercut and checker the front strap. Another hour or so for rear strap if it is straight (not arched). It all kind of depends on vice height, lighting, and LPI.

  • @markdavidson7510

    @markdavidson7510

    2 күн бұрын

    @@MosinVirus many thanks for the info. Love your work. So you as a master craftman....I will add a factor...so 6 hours for me.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    2 күн бұрын

    @@markdavidson7510 don't rush it. "Listen" to the file.

  • @xdivineHART
    @xdivineHART10 ай бұрын

    wow

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, very doable with checkering files.

  • @xdivineHART

    @xdivineHART

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MosinVirus you inspire me!

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    10 ай бұрын

    @@xdivineHART just trying to show that lots of stuff can be done by hand.

  • @xdivineHART

    @xdivineHART

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MosinVirus oh I'm definitely learning. I thought a lot of gun customization can only be done using machines.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    10 ай бұрын

    @@xdivineHART check out my Beretta 92 FS conversion to Vertec profile. You may like it too.

  • @MatthewBaileyBeAfraid
    @MatthewBaileyBeAfraid5 жыл бұрын

    I hope that you plan on dulling the checkering, so that whoever grips that gun doesn’t poke hundreds of tiny holes in their fingers.

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love 20 lpi. But if that is too aggressive, 25 or 30 lpi can be used.

  • @slntscpe
    @slntscpe6 жыл бұрын

    Are both sides of the file the same?

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    The LPI is the same on both sides, but the lines may be positioned differently between the sides. For example, one side may have a half tooth on the left and the other on the right. When cutting horizontals I stick to one side of the file for that reason. The other thing I noticed is that the files are not always perfectly flat. Sometimes they are slightly bent. This matters when cutting verticals. And using both sides will make up for that.

  • @slntscpe

    @slntscpe

    6 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus thankyou very much , I'll be doing mine soon now

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    slntscpe my pleasure. Take it slow and good luck. Oh, and wear thick gloves.

  • @slntscpe

    @slntscpe

    6 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus sweet , im adding 800 dollars worth of upgrades to a ria 38 super and I subscribed to your channel

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    slntscpe thank you for subscribing. Hopefully KZread doesn't do anything to my channel and my videos dont disappoint. Good luck with the project.

  • @user-bi5rg4et5e
    @user-bi5rg4et5e6 жыл бұрын

    Ты такую красоту без направляющей делаешь?!!! Мастер! Это твой пистоль или заказ? 👍

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Нет, с направляющей конечно. Потом напильник сам себя направляет. Этот мой.

  • @user-bi5rg4et5e

    @user-bi5rg4et5e

    6 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus и на оружейных заводах получается тоже вручную или закладывают и автомат производит на.. незнающих как назвать это))

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    6 жыл бұрын

    Не знаю точно как на заводах в массовом производстве делают, но думаю что так-же как и по одной на станке. Вот например: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aox2pbifkZyXXag.html

  • @user-bi5rg4et5e

    @user-bi5rg4et5e

    6 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus очень признателен, что находишь время отвечать на мои вопросы.

  • @user-bi5rg4et5e

    @user-bi5rg4et5e

    6 жыл бұрын

    MosinVirus по моему глубокому убеждению 1911 самый красивый пистолет, но мощный для средней руки (хотя это на любителя, в какой-то мере и мне .45 ACP по душе). И вот недавно на Ютюб я увидел Беби рок от Рок Исланд под 9х19... Влюбился!!! А ещё очень нравится CZ 83. Про любовь это конечно аллегория)) , но.. но примерно 5-6 моделей мне по сердцу.

  • @Hudson4426
    @Hudson44268 ай бұрын

    You should come over and do mine

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    8 ай бұрын

    Where are you located?

  • @Hudson4426

    @Hudson4426

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MosinVirus oregon

  • @MosinVirus

    @MosinVirus

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@Hudson4426too far

  • @Hudson4426

    @Hudson4426

    8 ай бұрын

    @@MosinVirus dang 😂

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