Cutting dovetails for sights

200 years ago a gunsmith would use files and chisels to do this work. Today, most dovetails are cut using a milling machine which I do not have, so-o-o-o-o, a hacksaw, files and a boat load of patience and concentration is what I use.:D I'll post another pic when done..........DanielAttachment 36646Attachment 36647Attachment 36648

That looks like nice work

Those are still the first tools you will handle when learning to machine, still just as important a skill today as they ever were when it comes to metalwork.

Nice pictures.

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Originally Posted by dean.f

Those are still the first tools you will handle when learning to machine

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The first week I worked in a machine shop I spent 40 hrs.broaching key ways and sharpening drill bits with a file.:thumbup:

You are a brave man. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by boogaloo

The first week I worked in a machine shop I spent 40 hrs.broaching key ways and sharpening drill bits with a file.:thumbup:

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My favorite was the scraping/shaving a bearing surface....:)