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 finally got to fixing up a late war Savage I picked up a few weeks back. After a detailed cleaning and de-greasing I glass bedded the area in the...
Any one know where to find a front barrel band for a #5 Enfield? Or maybe a tip on how to repair one that is striped out. The threads in the band are...
I happened to find one of these vises in the surplus section at Princess Auto recently. I was frankly amazed by how well engineered and built this...
So while looking into hunting with one of my milsurp rifles and I happened across a replica of a PU scope for the m91/30 and that got me thinking....
Hi Folks, I took out this past weekend an Israeli .22 K98 with a Remington barrel that I purchased about two years ago. I took it out once before...
Hi, I am looking for the drawings for the No4 barrel with complete details for barrel turning to milspec contour and threading to the No4...
Hi, I am looking for a no-go gauge for .303 Brit. marked for .070 please. BB
These photos are courtesy of John Sukey, who is helping me with another matter regarding these revolvers. See the thread linked here: .455/.476...
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...
Can anybody give me some tips/tricks to getting the handguard clips to fit snug? Mine have a 1/16th inch of daylight between them and the wood. I...
A few years back I purchased a sported Smith Corona 03A3 on line with an eye towards making it into a 03Aforgery for the CMP vintage sniper match. It...
Depending on the maker and vintage of your rifle, you may or may not be able to get the old sight off without destroying it. Initially, the rear...
Where may obtain an exploaded view on a French Berthier 1891-ww1? Thank you
Hello I have a 1893 spanish mauser short rifle, needs a new barrel, I purchased a 1895 spanish mauser short rifle 2nd pattern barrel. will it work on...
Hi I have a 1898 No.1 carbine with a crack in the middle of the action. Can this be fixed ( welded ) or is it just a parts gun now? I would...
So a very close friend of mine gave me a 1903 barreled action and a walnut grade aa stock. It is a rough cut and needs very much to be chiseled. The...
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 ?
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...
"What we have here..... is a failure....... to communicate " It would seem that I do not know what I have! I need to do more research and nail...
yesterday I mounted a scope in the rings and noted that the rear attachment at the redfield junior scope base was not fully in position, in other...
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