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Offline Cory Joe Stewart

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Sight Groove
« on: October 21, 2010, 03:40:31 AM »
How does one cut the groove that goes from the barrel through the tang so that you can see the front sight.  I have seen these on some fowlers and pistols.

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Re: Sight Groove
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2010, 04:14:03 AM »
Generally a round file can be used, depends on what you want to do.
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Re: Sight Groove
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2010, 04:38:01 AM »
I was thinking that it is a round file cutting in, but that just seemed too simple.  Sometimes the simplest answer is the best.

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Re: Sight Groove
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2010, 04:42:21 AM »
Take time with layout. Accurately scribe a center line.
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Offline t.caster

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Re: Sight Groove
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2010, 07:50:15 PM »
Round....hmmm never thought of that. How big of a file diameter?
I've always used a 3 sided file for a V-groove.
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Tom C.

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Re: Sight Groove
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2010, 07:54:18 PM »
Start with a 3 corner file to get it straight, then use progressively bigger round files. You could also use a combination of both to get the shape you want.
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keweenaw

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Re: Sight Groove
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2010, 04:43:48 PM »
smaller diameter chain saw files can be used effectively after you have your groove lined out.

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