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eseabee1

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Files for dovetails
« on: August 20, 2009, 07:02:33 AM »
looking for a triangle file with ta safe side for cutting dovetails in barrels anyone knoe whwre to get one or do I have to make one
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Offline Randy Hedden

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 07:08:08 AM »
Brownells has them, but they are a little expensive if I remember correctly.  I make my own by grinding one side on a water wheel grinder.

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eseabee1

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2009, 07:12:47 AM »
ok thanks that is what I was wondering
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erdillonjr

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2009, 04:56:10 PM »
Make your own. It is much cheaper. Ed
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eagle24

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2009, 05:07:33 PM »
If you buy the brownells file, you won't be disappointed.  It is kind of pricey, but worth every penny IMO.  Very good quality.
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Offline Roger Fisher

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2009, 05:26:15 PM »
Quote from: erdillonjr on August 20, 2009, 04:56:10 PM
Make your own. It is much cheaper. Ed
Yes, be a little self reliant!!  Be sure that you get the 'cutting corner edge' sharp and not rounded... You will see why when you cut the dove tail corner.  Cut across with a sharp hack saw and mind your depth - get them same depth both sides and don't go tooooooo deep.. knock the standing remains off with a small chisel then cut said angles.  go slow do not round the base/bottom and cut inside your marked lines............ so that sight or tennon does not fall out :D
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eseabee1

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2009, 08:09:28 PM »
I got a pratice piece of barrel off of Jim at fort chambers gunshop before I tackle my barrel
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Offline rick landes

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2009, 07:04:13 PM »
I like the 3 square dble cut single sided dble safe sided file from Brownells. It only cuts one side. I like to be able to cut my dovetail wider or deeper, not both at once.
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Offline Stophel

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2009, 07:42:25 PM »
The ones from Brownell's are EXCELLENT quality, straight and not tapered, and will last quite a long time, even given how rough I am on tools.  When you get one, grind down the corner that is opposite the cutting side. That sucker is sharp, and will slice your thumb wide open...
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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2009, 11:04:38 PM »
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The ones from Brownell's are EXCELLENT quality, straight and not tapered
They also come in different cuts.  DO NOT order the "fine cut" one like I did.  A dovetail takes about 3 times as long using it.
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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2009, 11:46:22 PM »
Quote from: Stophel on August 21, 2009, 07:42:25 PM
The ones from Brownell's are EXCELLENT quality, straight and not tapered, and will last quite a long time, even given how rough I am on tools.  When you get one, grind down the corner that is opposite the cutting side. That sucker is sharp, and will slice your thumb wide open...
You bought the same one I did. It does cut flesh very well!
I never thought to grind the corner off...
ya know what they say "ya just can't fix stupid!"
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Offline David Veith

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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2009, 02:43:34 AM »
I like to safe them on my belt sander. I can get them flater
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Re: Files for dovetails
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2009, 03:25:38 AM »
I actually got a real good deal today on one I went to an antique store and just by chance the guy had some old gunsmithing tools all in real good condition got 20 different files and chisels and even a 100lb anvil for $75 in the files he had three safe sided triangle files thought I did good
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