chamfer smith and wesson model 66 revolver cylinder

coronel · 12-31-2007, 05:53 PM

Has onyone here heard of Fletcher a gunsmith that has a web site? He charges 25.00 for chamfering my smith and wesson m66 cylinder. I wonder if anyone has had any experience with his work. I have seen in other forums where one can just take the edge of with a dremel tool. Does anyone know how to do it with a dremel tool?

Mooseman684 · 12-31-2007, 08:47 PM

A dremel tool in the hands of a Non-Gunsmith is a Destructive device...Gunsmiths are There for a reason, but they can't always fix a ruined gun...
I charge double or triple to fix other peoples mistakes , usually because it takes me longer than it would to do the job to begin with...
Rich

trapfreek · 01-01-2008, 11:48 AM

Pardon my ignorance but what is chamfering. My curiosity was peaked because I too, own a model 66 S&W

Mooseman684 · 01-01-2008, 01:03 PM

Chamfering is cutting metal away from the mouth of the cylinder holes,at an angle, that allows faster insertion of cartridges, which also means cutting the hand ejector lip as well.
Rich

rfc357 · 01-01-2008, 01:18 PM

Chamfering solves a problem that does not exist. I doubt you would get a quality job for $25.

Mooseman684 · 01-01-2008, 01:39 PM

And...I don't use a Dremel tool to do it...I use a drill press or milling machine and special High speed cutters to chamfer cylinders...once set up it takes 15-20 minutes to do the job. Prices range from 25-50 dollars per 6 hole cylinder....
Rich

billy · 01-01-2008, 01:54 PM

chamfering sounds like something i dont want on any of my 6 revolvers.
especially ifn i dont getta use my trusty dremel!

Mooseman684 · 01-01-2008, 02:26 PM

It is something usually only done on Competition revolvers for speed shooting...Not a necessary thing for a Regular Duty Gun....
Silly Billy.....LOL
Rich

JMax · 01-03-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfc357

Chamfering solves a problem that does not exist. I doubt you would get a quality job for $25.

Actually when one has to reload quickly chamfering aids in that reload either w/moon clips or speed loaders.

12-31-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
coronel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: laredo,texas Posts: 4	chamfer smith and wesson model 66 revolver cylinder Has onyone here heard of Fletcher a gunsmith that has a web site? He charges 25.00 for chamfering my smith and wesson m66 cylinder. I wonder if anyone has had any experience with his work. I have seen in other forums where one can just take the edge of with a dremel tool. Does anyone know how to do it with a dremel tool?

12-31-2007, 08:47 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness...Currently in Holiday, Fla. Posts: 11,014 Images: 2	A dremel tool in the hands of a Non-Gunsmith is a Destructive device...Gunsmiths are There for a reason, but they can't always fix a ruined gun... I charge double or triple to fix other peoples mistakes , usually because it takes me longer than it would to do the job to begin with... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-01-2008, 11:48 AM	#3
trapfreek Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 491	Pardon my ignorance but what is chamfering. My curiosity was peaked because I too, own a model 66 S&W Last edited by trapfreek; 01-01-2008 at 12:21 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-01-2008, 01:03 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness...Currently in Holiday, Fla. Posts: 11,014 Images: 2	Chamfering is cutting metal away from the mouth of the cylinder holes,at an angle, that allows faster insertion of cartridges, which also means cutting the hand ejector lip as well. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-01-2008, 01:39 PM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness...Currently in Holiday, Fla. Posts: 11,014 Images: 2	And...I don't use a Dremel tool to do it...I use a drill press or milling machine and special High speed cutters to chamfer cylinders...once set up it takes 15-20 minutes to do the job. Prices range from 25-50 dollars per 6 hole cylinder.... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-01-2008, 01:18 PM	#5
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Chamfering solves a problem that does not exist. I doubt you would get a quality job for $25.

01-01-2008, 01:54 PM	#7
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,788 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 158	chamfering sounds like something i dont want on any of my 6 revolvers. especially ifn i dont getta use my trusty dremel! __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety!

01-01-2008, 02:26 PM	#8
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness...Currently in Holiday, Fla. Posts: 11,014 Images: 2	It is something usually only done on Competition revolvers for speed shooting...Not a necessary thing for a Regular Duty Gun.... Silly Billy.....LOL Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!