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...
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...
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...
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...
Glues & Epoxies for Gunsmithing In this lesson, Ken Brooks talks about glues and epoxies, including how to color match adhesives to the material...
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. ...
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 organize your Vertical Mill along with Tips & Projects to get more out of your Milling Machine. Master Riflesmith Darrell Holland shows you...
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...
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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I took my ATF Form1 to the Sheriff Office for signature and he signed right off, having done several of these in the county where I reside. When I...
Hi All, Just curious to see what all is involved in changing a BAR from .30-06 to 7.62 x 51 NATO., as the ought six is getting scarce and...
I have a couple of Enfields, a No 4 mk II, and an SMLE, with mega dirty barrels(recent purchases and came that way). I've put like 50 plus patches...
I have a Lee Enfield firing pin tool, but it doesn't seem to work...does the No 4 and the No 1 use the same tool? Today I removed the screw that...
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...
A little help please. I need to chase a thread in the receiver where the trigger guard screws go in. Are they 1/4-28NF ?
Have anyone acquired an SVT 4o rifle? I just have seen youtube account of the shooting. Can anyone who owned and shot it, give me some pointers? I am...
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...
.276 ENFIELD … THE PHOENIX RISES I collect firearms. I also shoot firearms. In fact, if I can’t shoot them I’m not really interested in...
Hi all, sorry if we're going over old ground but, I've just bought an M1917 in 7.62(an old range rifle), the barrel is excellent but when I check the...
Over the next several months I will be gathering and making parts for a semi-auto Patchett build. Here’s the first parts of the journey… the...
So my new to me 1953 Tula, unfired since being imported, has a bad Crown :cry: I have not shot it yet, but with the way the Crown looks, accuracy...
I've been lucky so far, but realize I'm playing with fire to keep working on my milsurps without a good set of screwdrivers. I'm finding it hard...
Hello to all on the forum. Can someone give me some ideas or put me onto a site for some things to do to help with accuracy on a CMP Games legal...
I was thinking I might need a new firing pin for my enfield .38 If a shot misfires it usually will fire on the second attempt. Does anyone know what...
I have a Finn M39, 1942 Valmet that I rescued from a moose hunter. To be fair, buddy had seen the error of his ways and had stopped really, before he...
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?...
Hi All, I know I'm asking for the impossible but does any one have some drawings for the barrel vice and tool that you would need to remove an LE...
Does anyone know the proper thread pitch for the CZ-858 rifle muzzle break? I am also looking for the thread pitch for the Canadian C6 flash...
I am looking for parts for a SMLE No1 mkIII partiqularly bolt heads if anyone knows where to find them i would really really like to know as well...
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