I have started on the manufacture of a foresight adjusting tool for my Schmidt-Rubin 1896/11 rifle.
First job was to take careful measurements so I can create a wooden pattern and thus transfer the idea onto a metal plate.
I don't have a drill bit the right size for the initial hole ( 18.5mm - 23/32" ) so had to 'mock it up' with a file. Drill bit on order from Amazon.
I have cut a blank from some aluminium plate 8mm thick to work on although it might be a little thin for drilling and tapping the moving thruster so I ordered a small plate of 12mm, that should do it!
G11 Sight Adjuster
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Re: G11 Sight Adjuster
You should be able to make one without too much trouble
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Drill bit arrived yesterday but the plate will be 3rd - 5th May. 
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Re: G11 Sight Adjuster
First rough out in 12mm thick plate. I never knew I had so many files that won't fit
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Re: G11 Sight Adjuster
This is great!
Real hand made hand tool
I admire your determination too.
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Real hand made hand tool
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Just about got it right I think. Needs trying on the rifle and if OK will cut it out..........
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Re: G11 Sight Adjuster
Finished filing the internal profile and was getting ready to drill and tap a hole for the ram but I can't find my M5 taps
Ordered some on Amazon. They should be here on Friday.........
Ordered some on Amazon. They should be here on Friday.........
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Looks like progress. 
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Taps arrived today and so job completed.
The adjuster is ambidextrous but I am afraid the final finish is not up to pro standards. Best I could manage with drill bits and files.
The adjuster is ambidextrous but I am afraid the final finish is not up to pro standards. Best I could manage with drill bits and files.
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"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
Re: G11 Sight Adjuster
Looks good enough to do the job. Now we need a report on how it does in adjusting the sight for the target.