Consider the statement that “checkering-by-hand is a dying art” by answering the following questions.

1. State and explain one factor that you believe contributes to the declining popularity of hand checkering.
2. Explain one reason that you believe that gunsmiths should continue to learn and practice hand checkering. Should all gunsmiths learn to checker (by hand), or is this something you believe is best left to specialists?

RESOURCES:
The following resources are required for Week One:
FTT 214 Hand Checkering Lab, SDI, pages 30-31
Gunsmith Kinks, Bob Brownell, pages 77-85
This is a review of stock finishing concepts and an introduction to checkering.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzVdsln29o8