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60 Degree Dovetail Standard Slot Sight Base Files - 60 Degree Slot Sight Base File #1 Cut Steel
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SKU: 080648160
Overview
Built for careful sight work, this file is intended for widening or cutting dovetail slots with controlled, deliberate cuts. Its true parallel, three-square design includes one cutting side and two safe sides, helping keep the work focused on the slot rather than the surrounding surfaces. That makes it a practical choice for gunsmiths and firearm owners who need precise fitting for sight bases without unnecessary alteration to the part. It is a specialized tool, so it suits detailed bench work more than general-purpose filing.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Precision-engineered Exact
Control when fitting or adjusting
Designed Widen
Dovetail slots without altering depth
Safe, Non-cutting
Sides help protect adjacent surfaces
True Parallel,
Three-square design supports controlled file
Suitable Gunsmiths
Firearm enthusiasts needing careful sight-base
Key Features
- Precision-engineered for fitting and adjusting dovetail slots for sight bases.
- Designed to widen dovetail slots without altering slot depth.
- One cutting side with two safe, non-cutting sides for controlled work.
- True parallel, three-square file profile.
- Intended for safe cutting of new dovetails.
- Brownells-branded gunsmithing tool for firearm enthusiasts.
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths fitting or adjusting dovetail slots with exact control
- Firearm enthusiasts widening sight base slots without altering depth
- Users needing a safe-sided file for careful adjacent-surface protection
- Those seeking a precision tool for new dovetail cuts and adjustments
Specifications
| Angle | 60 Degree |
|---|---|
| Blade Steel | Steel |
| Cut | #1 Cut |
| Cutting Sides | One cutting side |
| Design | True parallel, three-square tool |
| Safe Sides | Two safe (non-cutting) sides |
| Tool Type | Dovetail Standard Slot Sight Base File |
Pros
- Precision-engineered for exact control when fitting or adjusting dovetail slots
- Designed to widen dovetail slots without altering depth
- Safe, non-cutting sides help protect adjacent surfaces during use
- True parallel, three-square design supports controlled file work
- Suitable for gunsmiths and firearm enthusiasts needing careful sight-base fitting
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for gunsmithing work on dovetail slots, so it is a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose file.
- The one-cutting-side, two-safe-side layout supports controlled widening, but it requires careful technique and is not meant for fast material removal.
- The description emphasizes preserving slot depth and adjacent surfaces, which means the tool is intended for precision fitting rather than aggressive reshaping.
- Product details provided here do not include size or material specifications beyond the title, so compatibility should be confirmed against the specific sight base work at hand.
Suggested Comparisons
- Gunsmithing files
- Sight installation tools
- Firearm maintenance tools
- Dovetail fitting tools
Suggested Accessories
- Gunsmith file set
- Bench vise
- Sight installation tools
- Protective eyewear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this file designed to do?
It is designed to safely widen or cut new dovetail slots for sight bases, with controlled material removal.
What makes this file different from a standard file?
The description says it is a true parallel, three-square tool with one cutting side and two safe, non-cutting sides for more exact control.
Will it change the depth of the dovetail slot?
The product description says it is intended to widen dovetail slots without altering their depth.
Can it help protect adjacent surfaces while fitting a sight base?
Yes. The description states it is designed to avoid damaging adjacent surfaces during fitting or adjustment.
Who is this tool intended for?
It is described as a precision tool for gunsmiths and firearm enthusiasts who need exacting control when fitting or adjusting dovetail slots.