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<blockquote data-quote="Hired Gun" data-source="post: 1071358" data-attributes="member: 1290"><p>The use of hammers of varying weight and materials has and always will be an accepted part of gunsmithing. Experience and training will help you choose the right tool for the job. Don't guess. If I am unsure we have access to the most experienced and respected smiths in existence. They are not regulars on any forums.</p><p></p><p>In the case of barrels sometimes the right frequency of vibration will move a joint that just simply twisting harder with a long handle will deform or break. If you don't understand it doesn't mean the principle is incorrect. Some need to see it work before they will try it. Vanguards will tune you up in a hurry. </p><p> </p><p>Your report card is the firearm itself. If you leave marks, gouge or break something you failed. Be prepared to make it right no matter the cost. If your unwilling then pass on the job. Like a doctor I am obligated to do no harm and use only proven therapies for my patients. </p><p> </p><p>I have yet to find the need to cut up a gun to save it. Cutting a relief groove no matter how neat is fatal damage to the take off barrel. Knowledge is power. Red Loctite releases it's grip at 482 degrees. Done improperly the heat is not without risk. There are methods to get the heat where you want it without cooking everything. Cutting a relief doesn't change that. If cutting it helped it loosen it was just tight to begin with. </p><p> </p><p>I love guns and it pains me to see things ruined as I frequently do. Customers are trusting us to do the right thing. My tolerance for gun butchery is not what it used to be. This is why I just can't hardly participate in these forums anymore. Rather than be misunderstood or hurting someone's ego it's better to not say anything at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hired Gun, post: 1071358, member: 1290"] The use of hammers of varying weight and materials has and always will be an accepted part of gunsmithing. Experience and training will help you choose the right tool for the job. Don't guess. If I am unsure we have access to the most experienced and respected smiths in existence. They are not regulars on any forums. In the case of barrels sometimes the right frequency of vibration will move a joint that just simply twisting harder with a long handle will deform or break. If you don't understand it doesn't mean the principle is incorrect. Some need to see it work before they will try it. Vanguards will tune you up in a hurry. Your report card is the firearm itself. If you leave marks, gouge or break something you failed. Be prepared to make it right no matter the cost. If your unwilling then pass on the job. Like a doctor I am obligated to do no harm and use only proven therapies for my patients. I have yet to find the need to cut up a gun to save it. Cutting a relief groove no matter how neat is fatal damage to the take off barrel. Knowledge is power. Red Loctite releases it's grip at 482 degrees. Done improperly the heat is not without risk. There are methods to get the heat where you want it without cooking everything. Cutting a relief doesn't change that. If cutting it helped it loosen it was just tight to begin with. I love guns and it pains me to see things ruined as I frequently do. Customers are trusting us to do the right thing. My tolerance for gun butchery is not what it used to be. This is why I just can't hardly participate in these forums anymore. Rather than be misunderstood or hurting someone's ego it's better to not say anything at all. [/QUOTE]
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