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Message started by S99VG on May 21st, 2020 at 3:16pm

Title: Re: Criterion Barrels
Post by FredC on May 24th, 2020 at 5:22pm
Loctite glues could assist in holding the barrel band sight. Wicking grades could really firm up the fit after the sight is correctly positioned. Loctite seems to expand slightly when setting so it forms an interference fit. Would not be any good trying to replace the solder or brazing of an original sight. We use many grades of Loctite here, steel on steel or brass and copper it sets very fast, you have to be swift about getting things fully installed before setting. A wicking grade would allow you to take you time then let it wick in after you are certain the sight is where you want it.

I suggested the milling machine because I have several handy. I have no doubt that BR could do a good job with a file and other hand tools. One of his faux carbines he "turned" the end of the barrel with a file to fit the 03 band sight. You do not have to have a machine tool to do good work, just makes it easier.

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