Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

Should I draw file the part of the barrel that will be hidden inside the stock?

It is not necessary to draw file or finely finish the part of the barrel that sits inside the stock and will not be seen. Historically, 18th century barrels were often finished quite coarsely in the area that sat inside the stock.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Barrel|Draw Filing|Video Transcript

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