Magnetized barrel

[Spot Shooter]

Just noticed the barrel is getting magnetized while I'm draw filing it. Normal, Strange, or just right wierd?

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[Zonie]

It is probably just your magnetic personality soaking into the metal. Kinda like "bonding" with your gun.

Keep on filing and keep the file teeth clear of the little chips.

 

[hardykev]

Normal, don't worry about it.

I kept the air compressor running and blew it off every now and again.

 

[Spot Shooter]

Kind of cool, just wondered if it happened to other folks too.

And zonie you struck on something there, as I'm working this thing, I'm gettting a nice feeling of contentment. I'm having fun! Al-be-it, a bit scarry since I'm worried about screw'n up. I have NEVER filed on the barrel of a gun - Even though I'm only doing the finishing, it feels cool that I'm the one doin' it!
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[musketman]

I hope you're draw filing it the whole length of the barrel...

This keeps the smooth look to it...

Also, ease those corners to the flats with just a single stroke after the filing is done, otherwise you could have 8 sharp edges running down the length of the barrel...

A fine file or emery cloth will do nice, better yet, get the Mrs. pink nail file and brush those edges smooth...

 

[Birddog6]

The metal filings will pick a slight polarity from the metal being filed off. It is OK and nothing to worry about & etl.. Just like laying a screwdriver or a file on the bench sometimes & ya pick it up & it has filings on it? Tap it on the bench & they are gone.