Forum for discussion about gunsmithing techniques and related issues in regards to military surplus firearms
The Modern Gunsmith by James Virgil Howe Format: Volume 1 - 393 pages/Volume 2 - 458 pages Published 1941 by Funk & Wagnalls, New York Note:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Part 1 - In this Classroom segment AGI Master Gunsmithing Instructor Bob Dunlap introduces you to the purpose and concepts of extractors and explains...
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...
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...
Je vous présente en français une traduction intégrale du tutoriel de stencollector et de Claven2 sur la fabrication d'une SAS-3 Mk2. Versions...
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...
Glues & Epoxies for Gunsmithing In this lesson, Ken Brooks talks about glues and epoxies, including how to color match adhesives to the material...
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...
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...
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...
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 to fit an Extractor - Shaping and Contouring the Hook Have a gun with problems feeding or extracting? The shape of the extractor hook could...
How to organize your Vertical Mill along with Tips & Projects to get more out of your Milling Machine. Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland shows you...
Want the maximum accuracy and performance from your rifle? Darrell Holland gives you detailed instruction of properly cleaning your rifle so you can...
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. ...
How to see in the dark - Gunsmithing Inspection Lights Are you in the dark about firearm inspection lights? Join Ken Brooks as he demonstrates...
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...
Bob Dunlap teaches you about slide-under and snap-over extractors in this lesson. <iframe...
Does the Left Hand (Extractor) Know what the Right Hand is Doing?! The Left Hand Extractor. Extractors come in both left and right hand...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In this mini lesson, Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland shares a wealth of information about working on Remington 700 rifles that will improve...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What kind of Gun Oil Should You Use? Lubricants/Penetrants/Protectants. Join Ken Brooks as he discusses various lubricants, penetrants and...
Tapered vs Hollow Ground Screwdrivers? A screwdriver is a screwdriver, right? Not necessarily! Join us as Ken Brooks shows us the differences...
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. ...
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...
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...
In this mini-lesson, Professional Gunsmith Ken Brooks discusses specialized screwdrivers for Gunsmithing and shows you how to modify an existing...
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...
Just follow these tips from Ken Brooks on organizing your workbench and become more efficient. <iframe...
Your FINAL Extractor Lesson - Did You Pass? Your extractor is shaped and fitted well and has proper spring tension, yet you still have feeding...
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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I have a Wheeler 'Space Saver Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set' but have managed to break the '#39FB' flat blade bit on a stubborn Mannlicher M1886...
Over the years I've built many, many 03 Springfields for a varity of reasons. If anyone out there that has an SDH with or without a 3 digit number...
Back around 1978/9 I was in my early twentys, I went shooting with a guy who would eventually talk me into going to school for gunsmithing, his name...
What I've learned thus far is: As a rule of thumb "V" threaded barrels on round bottom actions can benefit from a free floated barrel and accuracy...
I had the day off today and wanted to occupy myself with something other than a honey-do chore. Luckily I was the only one home, so I was able to...
This is a follow up to the question was whether the gun will fire after I sanded the chamber of the gun CanadianGunNutz.com and here's...
I found a nice way to reduce the pull on AK style triggers. It stared when I picked up a Romanian Drago with a 14lb+ trigger pull. I located the sear...
My aluminum bronze Sten breech blocks arrived today…. and I thought some of you might like to see before and after pictures. Should have the...
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.
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 from a friend who got it a a local auction. We didn't know it was altered until we got home. No markings, we don't know who did it. ...
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...
A friend has asked me for advice on repairing the wrist on his type 99. I believe the conventional method of opening the crack and cleaning/ gluing...
Hi guys I need a little advice. I have a Arisaka type 38 carbine, i shoot ad a disrance at 200M It group exelent. Horizontal perfect. Vertical...
We got this new stuff at work by birchwood Casey. Its a metal blackening paste. I've used it on a couple of old knives, stuff works great, it is more...
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...
Hi Folks.. one for the Brits & Commonwealth gang perhaps...? This is a Parker Hale Armourer's Barrel clearing tool. It is used for hoiking (.....
Installed a barrel onto a Garand receiver, the shot group is left of mechanical zero, moved front site all the way left and it wants to overhang the...
I have a 1943 SA Garand that I am rebarreling. I need to know where Top Dead center should be when the barrel is hand tightened. The barrel that I...
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