Cutting dovetails for sights

[boogaloo]

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. I'll post another pic when done..........Daniel146_3742.jpg146_3744.jpg146_3745.jpg

[fratri]

That looks like nice work

[dean.f]

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.

[boogaloo]

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.

[Muskyhunter]

You are a brave man. Good luck.

[MikePal]

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

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