Minor Home Smithing Question

[Silverlode]

Colt still does it, at least they do to 1911's. Its not cheap though. Fords Refinishing offers a royal blue too I believe.

Most of the pictures on the Ford's sight are pretty bad (the pictures, not the finish) so it is hard to get a good idea of their work. There are a couple that look very nice though.

Back to the filing of the front sight. I'm thinking maybe put a small C clamp on it where I want to stop filing and then work down to there. Is that a sound plan or is there a better way to go about it?

 

[BradMacc82]

How Ruger suggested it on my brother's MKI, file just a hair off, check POA/POI, and file again until your where you want to be.

Although in your case that may not be feasible.

 

[clandestine]

Most of the pictures on the Ford's sight are pretty bad (the pictures, not the finish) so it is hard to get a good idea of their work. There are a couple that look very nice though.

Back to the filing of the front sight. I'm thinking maybe put a small C clamp on it where I want to stop filing and then work down to there. Is that a sound plan or is there a better way to go about it?

Sounds good. Going slow is best.

 

[smores]

Yes, Use a file if it needs to be shorter. Use a Mill File that has a wide surface and only go in one direction, not back and forth. You can do this at the range till you get your OIA/POI right.

It makes me sad when people misuse metal files...

 

[BradMacc82]

It makes me sad when people misuse metal files...

At least it's not a Dremel...

 

[clandestine]

It makes me sad when people misuse metal files...

I know, especially when they dont clean them or put protectant on them.

I keep mine in a jar of solvent like barbers do with brushes. When I remove them I wipe them down then ise a file card on it. Once done I use a file card again and out them back into my jar of solvent/protectanr. I find that the files last longer , dont lead up as bad, and are easier to clean.

 

[clandestine]

At least it's not a Dremel...

Ill show you how I dress a 5 gauge felt bob with "polishing compound"

 

[BradMacc82]

Ill show you how I dress a 5 gauge felt bob with "polishing compound"

Why do I suddenly feel myself starting to pucker??