View Full Version : Bottoming files - finally found a source
JDHasty
05-18-2024, 09:24 PM
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/search?FullText=File
I’ve got one that I’ve had for thirty years and have wanted others with different profile head. I don’t know about the quality of these, but am inclined to order a round and pointed one and find out. I sure use the rectangular one I’ve got a lot, if these are any good they will be much appreciated.
Stockcarver
05-19-2024, 02:06 PM
I have a set of the gunlines, but I make mine out of new files. Coarser teeth and I can shape the file the way I want it on the belt grinder.
https://i.imgur.com/PVoqtOg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/g1nmOS7.jpg
These are handy also. Yup, shop made.
https://i.imgur.com/dn3qJUx.jpg
Hmm. Treasures, a full set.
https://i.imgur.com/DMp08J3.jpg
Finster101
05-20-2024, 08:44 AM
I am not a machinist or smith, so a stupid question if you will. What is the intended use of these files?
JSnover
05-20-2024, 09:08 AM
I am not a machinist or smith, so a stupid question if you will. What is the intended use of these files?
I don't know either but I'll take a stab at it: Probably for filing in the bottom of a groove or channel.
TNsailorman
05-20-2024, 09:33 AM
I haven't looked at Brownell's in some time but they use to carry all kinds of tools for stock making including the bottom inletting files. james
waksupi
05-20-2024, 11:39 AM
I personally prefer scrapers over the bottoming files. On figured wood, the files can grab. For round barrel channels, a section of round barrel cut off square makes a great inletting tool. You can make them long enough to grip with both hands, and have very good control. Having two different diameter ends from a single tapered barrel is handy. Old military take off barrels are good cheap source.
JDHasty
05-20-2024, 03:27 PM
I am not a machinist or smith, so a stupid question if you will. What is the intended use of these files?
Deepening the inletting under the receiver is what I use them for mostly. I also use scrapers.
lightload
05-21-2024, 07:49 PM
I am not a machinist or smith, so a stupid question if you will. What is the intended use of these files?
I don't know either. Back scratcher maybe?
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