Videos tagged with File Work

This guide details the process of hand-cutting vertical serrations on a 1911 slide using basic tools. It emphasizes the importance of a modified 60° triangle file, toolmakers clamps for guidance, and a machinist square for precision. The instructor highlights techniques for correcting angles, spacing, and depth, stressing patience and meticulous work for a professional outcome.

This quick tip from Brownells demonstrates an effective technique for stoning small firearm parts, such as sights or sears, to ensure even material removal. The instructor, Caleb, advises holding the stone in hand rather than on a flat surface to achieve more consistent pressure and prevent favoring one side of the part. This method is particularly useful for trigger jobs and fitting parts.

This video demonstrates the advanced gunsmithing process of creating and tempering a turn screw tip. Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe details the steps involved in shaping the metal to fit precisely into a slot, emphasizing a gradual slope to prevent breakage. He then explains the critical heat-treating process, guiding viewers to achieve a specific purple temper color for optimal flexibility and durability in the turn screw tip, suitable for firearm applications.

This guide details the process of installing a pistol grip cap onto a rifle stock, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It involves precise leveling of the stock's grip area, filing to create a flat surface, marking and drilling for the screw, and carefully chiseling away wood to accommodate the grip cap's legs before final installation. The process emphasizes using basic hand tools for a custom touch.