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Old September 3, 2012, 02:56 PM   #5
Doc Hoy
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Yes...I have never seen one...

...that had a sight like yours (as opposed to a dovetail arrangement like Craiso's) that does not just pull out.

I would check the diameter before you take it out and make sure you have a rod that will fit.

I have done about three of these and it is always a 1/8th brazing rod.

You can do a little trigonometry to figure out how tall it has to be. Cut it rough first. then smooth it little with a file or with some sandpaper on a piece of hard wood. Oak or maple.

Another way is to cut it to about an inch and a half, shape the top of the sight the way you want it by chucking it into a drill. Drill press is better and a lathe is best but I don't know what your shop has in it.

Then cut it to the proper height, flatten the bottom and press it in.
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