I'm moving the hole to get it centered. When I was done, the hole was exactly where I wanted it, without breaking the bit or the tap. What most do not understand is just how much variations in the metal of the screw causes the hole to walk. The drill has to be steered. Guys that don't do this work assume that the drill will go straight in, just because it was drilled in a drill press. Gunsmiths that do this kind of one off work know better. Just Sayin...............

MLE 1917 just casually standing there :D

Should use a left hand thread on that so as you loosen (tighten) the band, it tries to tighten the plug.

The only thing better than watching a master un-hose a wreck is knowing that he wants me to be able to understand and do it too. Thank you!

To think of the original machinist that became invaluable to make so many things, modern folk can't figure out and break a 130 year piece,there are few of you MARK most would put a blued bolt on it,thank for your ingenuity

Nice

Anyone else concerned when the drill bit goes in at 45 degrees?

Good now i can fix mine lol

Mark, you're such a virtuoso at this! Thanks!

What's the thing at 14m 27sec that holds the screws called? I need one but can't find anything. I don't know what to call it.

Anybody  know how to remove the rear sight base on one of theese?

i love watching you make stuff, the screws are my favorite with the heating and beating

Mark,
I feel like I owe you a box of cigars for how much shit I learn from your video's. Thank you.
William

Wouldn't it make more sense to start such tiny screws with one thread before applying locktite ? . Or put a drop down inside the hole first ?.

What a royal PITA!  But nicely done.  Wow.

I need this exact repair done….

Exellent job with that hand drilling. That would not have worked for me. I would had to used a split bushing and a lathe.

Astounding job as always Mr Mark. Is the a title for your intro & close out music? Love the cello.

I fix stuff for a living. I learn something in every episode. Thanks Mark & Bruno.

I love what looks to be an RSC French WWI semi-auto just casually hanging out in the back of the whiteboard shot.