Front sight soldering

[David Coulter]

Is that locktite reversible, I wonder. Interesting thought. The barrel heat from shooting at the range doesn't take it off? Thank you, dwc

 

[denster]

Is that locktite reversible, I wonder. Interesting thought. The barrel heat from shooting at the range doesn't take it off? Thank you, dwc

The heat from firing would have no effect. If I recall correctly the removal temp is 350 deg F.

 

[David Coulter]

Thanks. That’s a consideration. I’ll see if there’s any suggestions for solder too. D

 

[FlinterNick]

I braze mine on With brass welding sticks and a jewlers torch. Solder paste is fine but will break down over time. High Alloy sliver solder sweat on generally works best.

 

[David Coulter]

I took a leap and soldered the front sight on. First time soldering with a torch. I have some more sandpaper clean up but I got it on where I wanted it. Another step forward.

 

[David Coulter]

I took a leap and soldered the front sight on my fowler. It was my first time to solder with a torch. It wasn’t a pretty project. I tried clamping and it kept slipping. I ended up holding it in place with hemostats in one hand and torch in the other. I have some more sandpaper clean up to do, but I got it where I want it. Another step closer. D

 

[HadriaGuy]

Hi...utilize a high temp silver solder, 1/32 breadth. You need the proper motion for it, regularly a glue motion, not fluid. For best outcomes, the slide and sight ought to be globule impacted. Utilize an oxy/acetelyn light, little tip. Apply the weld from within the slide, and let it stream to the outside. It's a lot simpler to clean that way. Heat up the slide in clean water for around 15 to 20 minutes to disolve the motion.

 

[bud in pa]

I made a fixture to hold the front sight in place. I did this by welding a piece of 1/4 inch angle iron on a small C clamp. I also filed a V groove in the piece attached to the screw. The Vs tend to grab on round surfaces and can be used with either the angle iron or the part attached to the screw to hold the sight in place. Which ever way works.