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HSS FRONT SIGHT DOVETAIL CUTTER

HSS FRONT SIGHT DOVETAIL CUTTER Reviews & Ratings

BROWNELLS HSS FRONT SIGHT DOVETAIL CUTTER

Machine precise front sight dovetails with the Brownells HSS Front Sight Dovetail Cutter. Designed specifically for installing special handgun front sights, this cutter produces the lengthwise dovetail cuts required by sights from manufacturers such as Jim Clark, Ed Brown, Bob Marvel, and others. The cutter is intentionally undersized to allow for precise final fitting while helping compensate for normal machine wear, making it an excellent choice for professional gunsmithing and custom handgun work.

Constructed from durable High Speed Steel (HSS), this cutter is available in 60° and 65° shoulder configurations to accommodate different sight dovetail profiles. The.300" (7.3mm) cutting diameter and 3/8" (9.5mm) shank provide the strength and stability needed for accurate milling operations. Whether you're performing a custom sight installation or modifying a pistol slide, this cutter delivers the precision required for a professional fit and finish.

CAUTION: For use in milling machine only.

DO NOT EXCEED 700 rpm, HIGHER SPEED WILL BREAK TEETH.

FEATURES

  • Designed for cutting front sight dovetails on handgun slides
  • Compatible with many custom and aftermarket handgun front sights
  • Durable High Speed Steel (HSS) construction
  • Available in 60° or 65° shoulder angles
  • Slightly undersized for precise final fitting
  • Helps compensate for normal machine wear during use
  • Ideal for custom handgun sight installations and gunsmithing projects
  • Precision-ground for accurate dovetail machining

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Available Angles:
    • 60°
    • 65°
  • Cutting Diameter:
    • .300" (7.3mm)
  • Shank Diameter:
    • 3/8" (9.5mm)
  • Application:
    • Handgun Front Sight Dovetail Cutting
  • Machine Requirement:
    • Milling Machine

For gunsmiths and firearm enthusiasts seeking precise front sight installation, the Brownells HSS Front Sight Dovetail Cutter offers the accuracy, durability, and fitment flexibility needed to create professional-quality dovetail cuts with confidence.

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First, let me say that I am a Tool Maker by trade and I would not recommend this cutter for the inexperienced. With that said, did the cutter perform the task, yes it did. I have used the Carbide and the HSS dovetail cutters and I will always recommend the carbide cutter for the ease of use and the quality of the finish of the cut. The HSS cutter required numerous passes and needed to be flooded with coolant to perform correctly. the cutting of the dovetail took an enormous amount of time with this cutter. By the time I was finished the cutter showed a lot of wear to where the cutter cannot be used again. I have been able to use the carbide cutters multiple times. Did I save money purchasing the HSS cutter over the Carbide? When you factor in the labor, frustration, and the finish of the cut, no I did not save any money. Do yourself and buy a Carbide cutter you won't regret it.