Gunsmithing Adhesives
A synopsis of learning about and using adhesives. Here’s what I’ve learned about different products and surface preparation over the past 65 years.
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Mill Power Lift
Get rid of the crank! This power conversion effortlessly lifts and lowers your mill head.
Shop-made Lapping Tool
A bright new look at making your own inexpensive tool for lapping bolt lugs.
Seattle Engraving
Here’s a way to make guns more exotic for your customers. Contracting with a company like Seattle Engraving allows any shop with an FFL sell customization options for serious profit.
J. C. Higgins 101.1/Savage 94
New tips on disassembly and maintenance of this classic shotgun.
Laser Light Combo
A short bit on the XTS-CGLL, a green laser and light combo for your projects.
Gunsmith Surprises
Some surprises in my recent gunsmith work. The first occurred during a 1911 beavertail installation and the second from an unexpected source of new and useful tools for my bench.
AR-15 Recoil Pad
To help fight recoil from an AR-15 chambered in 450 Bushmaster, here’s how I installed a recoil pad.
S&W Barrel Swap
A couple stumbles, then success! Here’s how we swapped barrels on a Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum.
Desert Eagle
Observations and modifications of the 50 AE Desert Eagle handgun.
Marlin 1895 Magazine
Creating an extended magazine for the .45-70 1895 XLR Marlin.
Hi-Power Versions
Tips on disassembly and reassembly of different variations of the Browning Hi-Power.
Kimber and Colt
I had a chance to work on and improve two target pistols; one a Kimber converted to handle multiple cartridge types and the other a Colt Woodsman I added an overtravel screw. Here’s how I tackled both. Multi-Caliber Kimber 1911 pistols can…
The Safety Fast Shooting System
Carrying “cocked and locked” may give a threatening appearance to some. For those that need or want another option, here’s how to install the Cylinder & Slide Safety Fast Shooting System.
Adjustable M1 Garand Gas Port
Creating an adjustable gas port for the M1 Garand to increase reliability when firing blanks.
Variable Speed Lathes: A Low-Budget Alternative
In a previous article, we used a DC motor to make a gunsmith’s lathe variable speed. Here’s a way to do it for a lot less money.