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Are you looking to add a personal touch to your shotgun?
Our custom laser checkering and modification services are exactly what you need!
Originating in one form or another about 150 years ago, checkering has both functional and artistic purposes. While the primary function of checkering is to provide the shooter with more grip on their firearm, it also provides a decorative aspect to your gun. Hand checkering is done with a wide variety of cutting tools to create a cross-hatched pattern of angled lines that intersect to form pointed diamonds.
Popular checkering styles include, but are not limited to, Pointed, Flat Top, Semi-Flat Top, Angular, Skip Line and Fish Scale. Patterns can also be offset with a border, or completed without.
We use state-of-the-art laser technology to create intricate and personalized designs on your shotgun, making it truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you want a classic pattern or a unique design, our talented team can make it happen. Don’t settle for a generic shotgun – let us help you create a customized firearm that you’ll be proud to show off. Contact us today to learn more about our laser checkering and modification services.
Create Something Unique and Personalized Today
Take your shotgun personalization to the next level with a plethora of laser customization options now offered Cole Gunsmithing! Whether you are looking to have a wood set checkered, a team or company logo engraved or even initials engraved into your wood grip cap, our in-house design team can make it happen for you!
Standard Grip Patterns
Standard Forend Patterns (Sides)
Standard Forend Patterns (Bottom)
*Note that forend patterns are scaled based off of a factory Beretta DT11 forend. Additional scaling and adjustments may be needed based on your forend and latch placement.
Laser Work Pricing Table
Wood Grip Cap Engraving
Wood Grips Only- Vector Artwork Proof for Approval
- Disassembly & Reassembly of Firearm (If Applicable)
- Monogramming or Graphic
- One-On-One With Designer to Bring Your Design to Life
- $20.00 Charge for Artwork Provided by Customer to Cover Vectorization Time
*Standard Laser Checkering
2 Panel (Stock or Forend) or 3 Panel Forend- Select from Standard Patterns Above
- Vector Artwork Proof for Approval
- 1 Revision
- Disassembly & Reassembly of Firearm (If Applicable)
- Choose Lines Per Inch
- Custom Graphics
*Standard Laser Checkering
4 Panel (Stock & Forend)- Select from Standard Patterns Above
- Vector Artwork Proof for Approval
- 1 Revision
- Disassembly & Reassembly of Firearm (If Applicable)
- Choose Lines Per Inch
- Custom Graphics
Full Custom Checkering
4 Panel (Stock & Forend)- Vector Artwork Proof for Approval
- Fully Custom Grip and Forend Checkering Pattern
- 3 Revisions
- Disassembly & Reassembly of Firearm (If Applicable)
- One-On-One With Designer
- Choose Lines Per Inch
*Services are included with a custom stock
Laser Checkering & Modification
In addition to wood, our laser can etch or engrave most other materials aside from metals at this time. These materials include but are not limited to:
- Acrylic
- Delrin
- Glass
- Leather
- Most Plastics (No ABS or PVC)
*Anodized or plated metals can be etched to some degree, With anodized materials specifically, the laser will bleach the coloring out but will still leave the protective anodized layer intact.
Laser Modification
Our checkering patterns are traditional pointed diamonds offered in a variety of LPI (Lines Per Inch) depending on your preference. Lower LPI results in a more coarse feel, while a higher LPI will result in a smoother and more subdued surface.
Laser Monogramming Etiquette
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