JB Weld front sight?

[CoyoteJoe]

well if he plans on JB oviously he is
1] not concerned w/ historical correctness.
2]or it will not be seen so who would know but
him.
3] I know others are. But I'm personaly not concerned w/ historical correctness when I have to use it.

IMHO, this issue is not about historical correctness. It's about doing the job right, instead of doing half way. IMHO, gluing anything to any gun is a halfa$$ short cut, and not a good job.

I will admit that there is a small learning curve to soldering, but that isn't an excuse to take shortcuts, and IMHO, anything other than a permanent fix is a shortcut.

God bless

Doing things the hard way isn't the same as doing it right and taking a quicker, easier and less messy approach isn't the same as doing it half-assed. Working hard may be honorable in some eyes but working smart will usually get better results. A good job with JB Weld will hold more than an imperfect job of soft solder. Adhesives have come a long way in the past half century and are a major part of any gunsmithing outfit.

 

[Shine]

When I go to a rondesvous or spend a week at hunting camp. I bring something called an OH,SH#@ kit. I pack spare flints,powder,main springs,main spring vise,a set of needle files,drift punches, a peening punch,brass hammer,copper wire,vise grips, screwdrivers,Ramrod puller, And last but not least JB WELD. Nothing will ruin a hunting trip quicker than a broken gun. Camp is 3 hours from home. That JB WELD will hold on that sight. Or put that broken stock back together.Finish your hunt and fix it properly when you get home. Im a meatball surgeon of a gunsmith but I have saved alot of guys hunts with that kit. The 100 mile an hour tape is always in the truck.

 

[J.D.]

well if he plans on JB oviously he is
1] not concerned w/ historical correctness.
2]or it will not be seen so who would know but
him.
3] I know others are. But I'm personaly not concerned w/ historical correctness when I have to use it.

IMHO, this issue is not about historical correctness. It's about doing the job right, instead of doing half way. IMHO, gluing anything to any gun is a halfa$$ short cut, and not a good job.

I will admit that there is a small learning curve to soldering, but that isn't an excuse to take shortcuts, and IMHO, anything other than a permanent fix is a shortcut.

God bless

Doing things the hard way isn't the same as doing it right and taking a quicker, easier and less messy approach isn't the same as doing it half-assed. Working hard may be honorable in some eyes but working smart will usually get better results. A good job with JB Weld will hold more than an imperfect job of soft solder. Adhesives have come a long way in the past half century and are a major part of any gunsmithing outfit.

What's so hard about soldering the sight? It only takes a few minutes. It isn't like we're talking an all day job in a blacksmith shop? If done the way it has been suggested, the sight will never come off. IMHO, working smart is doing a job in the best way that will provide the most durability, and aside from a properly fitting dovetail, solder is the most durable means of afixing a sight to a barrel

While JB weld and duct tape have their place in quick fix jobs at a hunting camp waaaay back in the hills, IMHO, those quick fixes need proper attention when the hunters return to civilization.

God bless

 

[Darkgael]

What's so hard about soldering the sight?

Nothing. Nothing at all.....if you know how to do it. Soldering is so elementary a skill for many - and so simple - that it's easy to forget that not every one knows how to do it and the simplicity is deceptive.
Only recently have I been able to make acceptable soldered joints. I still can't silver solder. I still haven't been successful at brazing.
You guys know a lot of good stuff that you take for granted.
Pete

 

[Dave K]

You're right, we probably do take it for granted. But, we weren't born knowing how to do anything but breathe. The fun is all of anything is learning. Once you have learned it all, you move on. Solder and brazing is easy. The joints must be clean and free of all contamination, including touching the mating parts. A dab of the proper flux, the right amount of heat to BOTH mating surfaces and the right solder for the job. It can take less time then to clean it, just as well for gluing, mixing up the glue and then watching it dry. In a few short moments after you remove the heat from the joint, it is as solid as it will ever be. Besides, you can take pride in what you did and your guns. JMHO

 

[brubincam]

-----had an under rib come loose on my ithica double--sent to gun smith--he died--took 6 months to get gun back not repaired--so I tried super glue--it held and holds just fine----- :idunno: