Forum for discussion about gunsmithing techniques and related issues in regards to military surplus firearms
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Bob Dunlap teaches you about slide-under and snap-over extractors in this lesson. <iframe...
How to organize your Vertical Mill along with Tips & Projects to get more out of your Milling Machine. Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland shows you...
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...
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...
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...
Checking for proper Muzzle Brake Installation Not sure if your muzzle brake is affecting your accuracy? Ken Brooks shows you how to check whether...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Want the maximum accuracy and performance from your rifle? Darrell Holland gives you detailed instruction of properly cleaning your rifle so you can...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tapered vs Hollow Ground Screwdrivers? A screwdriver is a screwdriver, right? Not necessarily! Join us as Ken Brooks shows us the differences...
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...
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...
What kind of Gun Oil Should You Use? Lubricants/Penetrants/Protectants. Join Ken Brooks as he discusses various lubricants, penetrants and...
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...
Glues & Epoxies for Gunsmithing In this lesson, Ken Brooks talks about glues and epoxies, including how to color match adhesives to the material...
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...
Does the Left Hand (Extractor) Know what the Right Hand is Doing?! The Left Hand Extractor. Extractors come in both left and right hand...
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...
How to see in the dark - Gunsmithing Inspection Lights Are you in the dark about firearm inspection lights? Join Ken Brooks as he demonstrates...
Your FINAL Extractor Lesson - Did You Pass? Your extractor is shaped and fitted well and has proper spring tension, yet you still have feeding...
Just follow these tips from Ken Brooks on organizing your workbench and become more efficient. <iframe...
The Modern Gunsmith by James Virgil Howe Format: Volume 1 - 393 pages/Volume 2 - 458 pages Published 1941 by Funk & Wagnalls, New York Note:...
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...
Part 1 - In this Classroom segment AGI Master Gunsmithing Instructor Bob Dunlap introduces you to the purpose and concepts of extractors and explains...
In this mini-lesson, Professional Gunsmith Ken Brooks discusses specialized screwdrivers for Gunsmithing and shows you how to modify an existing...
In this mini lesson, Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland shares a wealth of information about working on Remington 700 rifles that will improve...
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...
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...
Is your workshop a mess? Join Darrell Holland as he shows you time saving tips on how to organize your space. <iframe...
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...
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...
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. ...
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If this kinda thread is not ok feel free to move it or delete it all together. So, I've decided I want to be an armourer/gunsmith here in...
Hi, I've been restoring some military rifles and while I know it's different from parkerizing can anyone give me a how to on hot bluing without...
I would appreciate some opinions on Ballistol and if you recommend it. Please...I am not asking about Eds Red or Hoppes or other things, just...
Claven, you answered thus on CGNTZ: Is there anyone on this forum or anyone else in Southern Ontario who can do exactly this for a...
My No4 Enfield stopped firing. The end of the firing pin looked like it had been broken or chipped off, so I've order a new one from Numrich. ...
Hello, I am currently in the process of making a rifle from a pattern 14 receiver. I am wondering what calibers a pattern 14 receiver can handle. I...
i am wondering if anybody has tried to make the rear sight hole smaller on the distance adjustable flip up sight? some sort of insert maybe?...
I picked up a #5 box gun today. It looks like the barrel is bent just forward of the chamber. Bit of an awkward place to work on.
Hi, I'm rebarreling a 1903, with a slightly modified 1903 a3 barrel, and was wondering if the rear sight collar on the 1903 is soft soldered in...
I have a .308 Ishapore that I've never shot, mostly because (I think) the safety acts funny. The only other SMLE I have is a .22 trainer, so I don't...
Thought some of you might like to see how the Mk5 Sten is progressing. The first picture is how it looked when I got it. The pistol grip...
I have an M84 US scope that works fine but the lens have dust on the inside.I have read that these are designed to come apart at either end for...
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...
Morning all, I had to repair a badly damaged walnut stock a few weeks ago, basically a previous poor repair with ebony pegs added. This was...
Hi everyone, currently have a few projects on the go @ the moment, one of which will be something like an L42 when complete. I wasn't game to run...
There are quite a few people here in the States building semi-auto Sten guns now that inexpensive parts kits available again. So, I thought I would...
I have a Gew 88 action that I am going to use for a European style sporting rifle conversion. My question is how to treat the theads for the barrel...
Specificly thinking of the ones sold by Harbor Freight and the likes, in the $500-$600 price range, can't afford anything more. Are they any good...
Last night I fought to get that little pin that retains the rear sight pin on a No 4 Mk 1* Long Branch out. I ended up bitching a screwdriver I...
Will No.4Mk1* wood fit a No.4Mk.2 Enfield? I have a mark 2 but I can't find wood for it, so could I use the Mk.1 stock and just remove the wee...
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