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dakota.potts · March 25, 2017, 11:46 PM

A dremel is a tool of last resort for me. If I want to polish up or smooth out any parts of a gun I am working on, it is usually done with sandpaper no rougher than 320 grit (preferably starting at 600), ceramic slip stones, or very fine lapping compound.

I have had to resort to a dremel tool a couple of times lately. Building my CETME/G3, for instance, I have had some weld burn through inside the receiver that inhibited bolt travel. Way up inside the nooks of the receiver is difficult for hand tools, but a long shake diamond bit spinning very fast was able to remove the offending material with no fuss.

March 25, 2017, 11:46 PM	#16
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	A dremel is a tool of last resort for me. If I want to polish up or smooth out any parts of a gun I am working on, it is usually done with sandpaper no rougher than 320 grit (preferably starting at 600), ceramic slip stones, or very fine lapping compound. I have had to resort to a dremel tool a couple of times lately. Building my CETME/G3, for instance, I have had some weld burn through inside the receiver that inhibited bolt travel. Way up inside the nooks of the receiver is difficult for hand tools, but a long shake diamond bit spinning very fast was able to remove the offending material with no fuss. __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.