I picked up an old FN Browning a little while ago that needed a stock. I dug around a little and got one out of the bargain bin from Great American Gunstock Co. for what I thought was a good price.

I've started to sand it up over the last couple of months. Downloaded several how to's and working through the process - taking my time. The wood is coming up beautifully, not sure what the defect was...

Probably finish it with tru-oil.

Anyway, the original stock has some checkering that I would like to duplicate on this one. I see Brownells has checkering kits, but, but,..

I would not say I'm a gifted craftsman but I can do nice work if I take my time. I'd appreciate some voices of experience on checkering. Is it hard to do? The tools don't seem expensive but which ones?

Thanks in advance.