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Here in Canada, a semi-auto version of the STEN has finally been RCMP and CFC approved. To get one, you must build one as there is no commercial...
Je vous présente en français une traduction intégrale du tutoriel de stencollector et de Claven2 sur la fabrication d'une SAS-3 Mk2. Versions...
This post is a tutorial on some of the things you can do to maximize the inexpensive chinese import 7" swing lathes to turn the machines from barely...
Part 1 - Field Demonstration of what happens when your firearm has too much headspace. Ken Brooks and Bob Dunlap risk life and limb to take you to...
Does the Left Hand (Extractor) Know what the Right Hand is Doing?! The Left Hand Extractor. Extractors come in both left and right hand...
How to fit an Extractor - Shaping and Contouring the Hook Have a gun with problems feeding or extracting? The shape of the extractor hook could...
The Modern Gunsmith by James Virgil Howe Format: Volume 1 - 393 pages/Volume 2 - 458 pages Published 1941 by Funk & Wagnalls, New York Note:...
Repairing Loose Revolver Grips Tired of shooting your revolver and having it jump all over the place because the grips are loose? In this lesson...
In this mini-lesson, Professional Gunsmith Ken Brooks discusses specialized screwdrivers for Gunsmithing and shows you how to modify an existing...
We have done the best we can to gather together volumes of Machinery’s Reference Series from the early 1900's. So far, we have located the PDF...
Making Safe Edge Files Do you often accidentally take metal off parts in areas that you never intended? In this lesson Ken Brooks shows you how to...
Part 1 - In this Classroom segment AGI Master Gunsmithing Instructor Bob Dunlap introduces you to the purpose and concepts of extractors and explains...
Test Firing After Making a Repair - "How & Why" You just finished a repair, now it's time to go to the range and test it! In this issue, Ken...
Foredom Tool Tips Organizing Your Foredom/Dremel Tool Bits. In today's lesson Ken Brooks shows how easy it is to keep tool bits organized and how...
Your FINAL Extractor Lesson - Did You Pass? Your extractor is shaped and fitted well and has proper spring tension, yet you still have feeding...
Heating Parts Without Getting Burned With today's hot tip is Ken Brooks. Ken shows you how to properly heat parts without destroying the heat...
How much spring tension does an extractor need to do it's job? You might be surprised!! In this lesson Bob Dunlap takes up the subject of spring...
Checking for proper Muzzle Brake Installation Not sure if your muzzle brake is affecting your accuracy? Ken Brooks shows you how to check whether...
Today Ken Brooks shows you a specialized spring tool he made and tells you how use it and how to make one yourself. As a bonus, Ken also talks about...
Tapered vs Hollow Ground Screwdrivers? A screwdriver is a screwdriver, right? Not necessarily! Join us as Ken Brooks shows us the differences...
Are you an accuracy nut? Then you'll want to hear what Ken Brooks has to say in today's lesson on bedding rifles. <iframe...
In a new series of lessons, Bob Dunlap takes up firing pin design and fit. As always Bob tells you the WHY not just the HOW. In this lesson he...
Parts Cleaning and Organizing Spare Parts First Ken covers cleaning parts and then follows up with tip on how to keep your spare parts organized. ...
Glues & Epoxies for Gunsmithing In this lesson, Ken Brooks talks about glues and epoxies, including how to color match adhesives to the material...
In this mini lesson, Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland shares a wealth of information about working on Remington 700 rifles that will improve...
Headspace, Part 1: What is it? How is it measured? In this lesson on headspace, Bob Dunlap discusses what it is, why it's important and shows you how...
Is your barrel ready to rattle right out of your gun? In this lesson Bob Dunlap and Ken Brooks explain loose breech, then show you how to check for...
As you learned in the last lesson on Extractors, "Moment of Mass" can cause problems with your gun. In this lesson Bob Dunlap describes some of the...
Today, Ken Brooks discusses how to properly care for your files so you can get the most out of them. As a bonus, Ken also discusses many of the...
Want the maximum accuracy and performance from your rifle? Darrell Holland gives you detailed instruction of properly cleaning your rifle so you can...
Have a spring that's too stiff and needs to be lightened up? Join Ken Brooks as he shares the tips and techniques of lightening coil spring and avoid...
How to Set Up Your Welding & Heat Treat Areas Need to weld or heat treat parts and don't want to get burned? Ken Brooks shows you how to properly...
How to organize your Vertical Mill along with Tips & Projects to get more out of your Milling Machine. Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland shows you...
Do you know what to Look For when Buying a used Remington 700? Don't want to get burned? Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland takes you in-depth into...
In this lesson, Ken Brooks talks about why triggers are heavy and hard to pull from the factory and how to responsibly perform a trigger job. ...
Don't throw away that broken or worn out punch! Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks shows you how to breath new life into that old punch! <iframe...
Bob Dunlap teaches you about slide-under and snap-over extractors in this lesson. <iframe...
How to see in the dark - Gunsmithing Inspection Lights Are you in the dark about firearm inspection lights? Join Ken Brooks as he demonstrates...
Are you getting rectangular holes instead of round holes in your target when at the range? Then this lesson on bullet stability and yaw, featuring...
In today's lesson Ken Brooks shows you how using tweezers, forceps and specialized pliers can make your life easier and follows up with tips on...
Just follow these tips from Ken Brooks on organizing your workbench and become more efficient. <iframe...
Today AGI president Gene Kelly takes you through various jaw attachments that allow your vise to grip a part without leaving marks on it. <iframe...
Spent the money to buy a newer rifle from Savage and now you want to get the most out of it? Darrell Holland's lesson on the ins and outs of the...
Is your workshop a mess? Join Darrell Holland as he shows you time saving tips on how to organize your space. <iframe...
What kind of Gun Oil Should You Use? Lubricants/Penetrants/Protectants. Join Ken Brooks as he discusses various lubricants, penetrants and...
What to look for in a Bench Vise & their care. In this lesson Ken Brooks discusses the proper care and feeding of the bench vise and shares his...
Screeeech..... Aw Crap!! That's going to leave a mark!! Today Ken Brooks shows how non-marring tools can save you from embarrassment (and from a...
My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...
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Anyone know where to get rear sight parts for a M1. I'm trying to restore a Danish '43 Springfield Armoury Garand to as issued back in mid 1943. I...
Fellas, can anyone provide me diagrams, picrures and or explanatory notes on how the M17 was bedded?Only the standard bedding needed. Cheers...
I am restoring a P14 that has been parkerized but I want to refinish back in its original rust blue/ black finish. When I removed the fore sight I...
this is a Winchester 1873 lever action that someone had taken a file to years ago, other then that it was a pretty solid rifle, owner wanted the file...
Let me preface: I have had this rifle for about seven years, during which time it has had about 60 rounds of PPU through it. I have never...
Pictured are two rimmed cases. A 30/40 Krag and a .303. Both are new once fired cases and the Krag a Remington case and the .303 a PPU. Both have...
Anyone with experience on where and how to lighten up and tune an Arisaka T99 Trigger? The Huber concepts trigger doesn't work as there isn't enough...
Hello, Picked up an antique M39 a few weeks ago. A 1941 VKT w/ an 1895 Tula receiver. The guy told me the barrel was good and so was the price....
Could someone give instruction for adjusting the strain screw on the S&W model 10 revolver. If tension is made to just work the action, it seems as...
The magazine spring for my SMLE is pretty sticky. Can someone tell me how it comes apart or at least where to look online. :confused:
I have a 1903a3 with a 3-43 remington barrel. The barrel and reciever match to with in one month of production and everything on the rifle appears to...
Good Afternoon All, My brother owns a TNW 1919 in 30-06. We only took it out to the range once and it would not feed properly. It was stuffed...
I'm looking for a gunsmith who is knowledgable in deactivating firearms, there are some I am considering but getting different answers from gunsmiths...
i have a 303 jungle carbine with a some gouges in the chamber. is there anyone who can cut the chamber and sleeve the chamber back to 303?
I bought this nice K98 but these scratches on the side of the stock kind of bother me. I am absolutely not considering refinishing the stock,...
Need to improve the trigger in my shooter M1903, 2nd stage is very heavy and creeps. Wondering which of the triggers available might lighten and...
Hello, i have a question about the metalfinish on Savage LE`s. Were they all parkerized or was there a change in finishing the metalparts? And...
Gentlemen I have a very nice original Lithgow SMLE III* 1942/43 that I have purchased for shooting at the local range. Unfortunately my eye...
I have to make up a MK2 STEN barrel dummy. I intend to turn it out of solid stock and drill an inch in to both ends for simulation of bore and...
I've been using a cleaning and finish technique than works great for cleaning up and waterproofing milsurp rifles. This finish is for milsurl style...
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