good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
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good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
thinking of buying WIN 1895 high grade has engraving ,who would be good to send it to, to drill and tap and install a williams peep site.Dont trust anybody local
Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
You can do it yourself. As they say, it's not rocket surgery.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
Bobby Pitchford at Pitchford Custom Gun Works (936) 372-9027. He's a levergun afficianado and I trust him with all my guns.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
yes, but it takes a drill-press to do it right and you can't un-do holes.nemhed wrote:You can do it yourself. As they say, it's not rocket surgery.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
An old joke!Leverdude wrote:Whats "rocket surgery"?
I can only guess what a gunsmith would charge for this D&T job but it sounds like a good excuse to buy a small bench top drill press.bulldog1935 wrote:yes, but it takes a drill-press to do it right and you can't un-do holes.yes, but it takes a drill-press to do it right and you can't un-do holes.nemhed wrote:You can do it yourself. As they say, it's not rocket surgery.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
I actually managed to do it myself, and it really wasn't that hard (and I'm DANGEROUS with power tools).
I did use a drill press (it COULD be done without one, but best if you're really experienced).
I bought two taps incase I broke one (I did), and one CARBIDE straight-flute drill-bit. Cost maybe $30 for both.
However, I did put a scratch on the gun (now I know some ways to avoid that next time), but it was a 'field' gun anyway.
You could consider finding a retired machinist locally who may not be a 'gunsmith' but may walk you through the process.
Still a matter of lots of TRUST, especially if it is a valuable gun.
Dollars don't always offset risk, but if the guys here have a 'smith they recommend, and the dollars aren't huge, you may want to farm it out.
Too bad there are so many Bubba-smiths around. I know a guy who is very meticulous and may retire from a factory job soon, who has gunsmithing experience; I hope to talk him into starting his own business.
I did use a drill press (it COULD be done without one, but best if you're really experienced).
I bought two taps incase I broke one (I did), and one CARBIDE straight-flute drill-bit. Cost maybe $30 for both.
However, I did put a scratch on the gun (now I know some ways to avoid that next time), but it was a 'field' gun anyway.
You could consider finding a retired machinist locally who may not be a 'gunsmith' but may walk you through the process.
Still a matter of lots of TRUST, especially if it is a valuable gun.
Dollars don't always offset risk, but if the guys here have a 'smith they recommend, and the dollars aren't huge, you may want to farm it out.
Too bad there are so many Bubba-smiths around. I know a guy who is very meticulous and may retire from a factory job soon, who has gunsmithing experience; I hope to talk him into starting his own business.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
Williams Gunsight will do it for you also.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
I have been drilling and taping for sight and scope mounts for 50 years or better and have yet to mess one up. It really is a very easy and basic machine shop operation.
I would not consider doing it without a decent drill press. The good news is Jet sells some good drill presses for very reasonable amounts. My 17 inch Jet is a good all around gunsmith drill press. A reloader and guy hobby guy will find many uses for a drill press once they have one. I consider a good drill press and bench grinder to be basic stuff for the serious gun crank.
Add a decent small lathe and you are free from having to buy only the stuff others want to sell. I have a 1947 Logan.
Good gunsmiths who will take the time to do even a simple D&t job right are scarce these days. I would have to drive 170 miles to fine a gunsmith who I trust. The cost of shpping firearms off for small work, makes it smart to accumulate a few of the basic tools. If you can change the plugs, point and oil filter in your car you can do 95% of gunwork. There are still something that require great skill and craft.
I would not consider doing it without a decent drill press. The good news is Jet sells some good drill presses for very reasonable amounts. My 17 inch Jet is a good all around gunsmith drill press. A reloader and guy hobby guy will find many uses for a drill press once they have one. I consider a good drill press and bench grinder to be basic stuff for the serious gun crank.
Add a decent small lathe and you are free from having to buy only the stuff others want to sell. I have a 1947 Logan.
Good gunsmiths who will take the time to do even a simple D&t job right are scarce these days. I would have to drive 170 miles to fine a gunsmith who I trust. The cost of shpping firearms off for small work, makes it smart to accumulate a few of the basic tools. If you can change the plugs, point and oil filter in your car you can do 95% of gunwork. There are still something that require great skill and craft.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
My 'Smith charges $8 per hole.nemhed wrote:I can only guess what a gunsmith would charge for this D&T job but it sounds like a good excuse to buy a small bench top drill press.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
remshooter , Drop by after work some night and I will show you how to do it.
I`m just down the street from you about 3,000 miles.
It is really not a big deal once you have done it but that first time can be a real nail biter.
New tools are a must. I use a brand new drill and tap for each job.
I`m just down the street from you about 3,000 miles.
It is really not a big deal once you have done it but that first time can be a real nail biter.
New tools are a must. I use a brand new drill and tap for each job.
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I wish I had done it myself. As it is, the local gunsmith screwed up the job - and charged me for the privilege.You can do it yourself. As they say, it's not rocket surgery.
Oh, well, lesson learned. I've got a drill press and will buy some cheap steel and learn to D&T myself.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
Paul, I read your comment and thought for a moment I'd posted it. I had the same experience with TWO gunsmiths here in Springfield. I've decided from now on if my guns break or need work and I can't do it, they'll just get stuck back in the closet until "I" can do it. In central IL there are no gunsmiths worthy of the title.PaulB wrote:I wish I had done it myself. As it is, the local gunsmith screwed up the job - and charged me for the privilege.You can do it yourself. As they say, it's not rocket surgery.
Oh, well, lesson learned. I've got a drill press and will buy some cheap steel and learn to D&T myself.
My next tool purchase will be a drill press and it's related vises. I've got three receiver sights to drill holes for and several other drilling projects that are just waiting for that day.
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Re: good person drill and tap for receiver peep site
2X22 wrote:My 'Smith charges $8 per hole.nemhed wrote:I can only guess what a gunsmith would charge for this D&T job but it sounds like a good excuse to buy a small bench top drill press.
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Would that be the same person?PaulB wrote:I wish I had done it myself. As it is, the local gunsmith screwed up the job - and charged me for the privilege.You can do it yourself. As they say, it's not rocket surgery.
Oh, well, lesson learned. I've got a drill press and will buy some cheap steel and learn to D&T myself.
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Lampasas, Texas 76550
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Email; steve@stevesgunz.com
Tel: 512-564-1015