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Roshi · June 3, 2013, 07:35 PM

I put the barrel in a padded vise with the lettering up. I made sure the barrel was level. Then I chalked a single cut mill file. Next I used a draw filing technique (check YouTube for some good Midway how to videos) pulling the side of the file towards me. After every 5 strokes or so I used a file card to remove debris from the file and then re-chalked it. With the flat 51 barrel this is a simple process. With the round 60 barrel you need to be sure to move the file as necessary to avoid filing it flat. Once the lettering is gone use some 300 grit sand paper to "draw sand" as if you were still filing. Once you have a smooth even finish you are done unless you want to polish with ever finer grades of sand paper.

I finished up with a fine Scotch Brite pad about 1 inch square that I used in a circular motion all over the barrel to get an even finish.

June 3, 2013, 07:35 PM	#15
Roshi Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 223	Defarbing I put the barrel in a padded vise with the lettering up. I made sure the barrel was level. Then I chalked a single cut mill file. Next I used a draw filing technique (check YouTube for some good Midway how to videos) pulling the side of the file towards me. After every 5 strokes or so I used a file card to remove debris from the file and then re-chalked it. With the flat 51 barrel this is a simple process. With the round 60 barrel you need to be sure to move the file as necessary to avoid filing it flat. Once the lettering is gone use some 300 grit sand paper to "draw sand" as if you were still filing. Once you have a smooth even finish you are done unless you want to polish with ever finer grades of sand paper. I finished up with a fine Scotch Brite pad about 1 inch square that I used in a circular motion all over the barrel to get an even finish.