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Richard MacLean
6 indexed articles · 2008–2014
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Articles by Richard MacLean
Ultrasonic Firearm Cleaning, Part Two
A remarkable, time-saving tool with the potential to wreck finishes if used improperly. Proper cleaning techniques and the experts reveal essential tips.
Ultrasonic Firearm Cleaning, Part One
How this time-saving tool works and its evolution to firearms cleaning.
Lathes, Mills, Drills
Part Two: Picking the right size and the import machinery market. by Richard Mac Lean There are gunsmiths in the faroff Land of Oz who have access to unlimited floor space, threephase power, high bay entranc es, and money to buy new…
Lathes, Mills, Drills
Part 1: Key Considerations and Used Equipment. Unless you have unlimited funds, buying new or used machinery can be a challenge. Here are some points to consider when making these big purchases.
Firearm Finishing Methods: A to Z
Today’s gunsmith can offer his customer choices in metal-finishing methods that range from traditional and “down to earth” to Space Age and literally “out of this world.”
Goof-Proof Removal of the Thompson Barrel
If you’re ever lucky enough to work on a valuable original, you’ll need some special tools and techniques that might not be necessary for working on the semiautomatic replica.