Im trying to not ask to much and be a pest.

[Crow#21957]

Thankyou guys. I'm trying yo slow down and do this build the best I can

 

[TDM]

I draw file, but do 60% of smoothing with sandpaper and block. 220 good of browning, 330 good for in white.

tenngun is completely correct and is what I do but forgot to include in my description. Do your finish work with the sandpaper wrapped around your file. Same flat strokes, I’ll stop at 320/340 grit for browning and 400/600 grit for blueing.

 

[oldwood]

A tip.........When draw filing , put sidewalk chalk on the file teeth. Metal shavings don't stick in the teeth. The file doesn't chatter, either. Makes nice clean shiny cuts.

 

[Kmcmichael]

I have one of those little wire brushes for files.
I use cheap files but some just don’t last very long. I think the big difference is tempering inconsistency.
I have one of those triangle files with two safe edges for marking pins before cutting from Brownells. You can make them if you have the equipment.
It matters how you will finish the barrel. A pretty good does of rust browning does not require to much past removing the machine marks.

 

[ColonialRifleSmith]

But one question. I'm going to start on my 40 cal Vincent. My question is what file should I get to draw file the barrel ? It's a Colerain barrel. I'm going to buy a new file because I want to do the best work I can. I have a well used Nicolson mill badtard. It's went through the ringer and needs replaced. Tankyou very much

Im trying to not ask to much and be a pest.​

Ask away, this is why we joined this forum, to assist with and answer questions about ML building and repairs. Semper Fi.

 

[Eric Krewson]

Another thing; you only need to draw file the top, top obliques and the side flats, the rest doesn't show. I did all the flats on my first few guns and then thought "why". I did rough up the other flats with some 220 on a sanding block so my browning would be consistent.

 

[Mike in FL]

I love posters who include photos. It surely does bring the thread to life

 

[Anvilboy]

I always wondered why they are called ******* files. So, I googled it: How did ******* files get their name? - Wonkee Donkee Tools

I found it very interesting!

 

[BadDaditood]

Single Cut !! Can’t stress that enough for draw filing.
Kiblers’ video will help immensely