Thread: Walnut Stock Build

I have always used the same type of milling machine set-up for inletting, machining to correct depths but allowing a 5% margin on the sides for hand inletting. I do all external shaping and finishing by hand (draw knife, chisels, rasps, files, etc). Checkering (after stock finishing) requires care in laying out, so that you have it matching on both sides and maintain the 2:1 ratio on the diamonds.

You are doing nice work and should keep it up!