Mini Mill Upgrades
Here’s how I improved my Harbor Freight mini mill.
Topic
Milling
Mini Mill Overview
Thinking about buying a mini mill? Here’s how to determine the best fit for your shop.
F-Class Bipod Build
Here’s how I fabricated a bipod to improve long range accuracy in F- Class competition.
Mill Power Lift
Get rid of the crank! This power conversion effortlessly lifts and lowers your mill head.
New Bantam CNC
Bantam Tools (BantamTools.com, now has several tools in its accessory line that are beginner-friendly and empower users to expand the abilities of the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine to include 4th axis machining. The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC 4th Axis Accessory…
Mini Bench Mill for Gunsmithing
A large floor mill is nice but not necessary for many gunsmithing projects. Here’s how I make optimum use of a bench top machine.
Bantam CNC Tools
Bantam Tools builds desktop computer numerical control machines with professional reliability and precision. These machines are easy to set up and ready to use right out of the box. The Bantam Tools base machine is a three-axis desktop CNC milling machine ideal…
Certified Law Enforcement Armorer’s Course
Alright, so I have spent my entire adult life with some version of the AR-15. From learning to field strip and clean them in boot camp, to milling, drilling, and building several of my own in my workshop. Currently, the AR platform…
Power Route XL
Mill Right CNC (MillRightCNC.com, is a manufacturer based in the United States that specializes in affordable desktop CNC and tabletop CNC machines at affordable prices. Mill Right’s machines work with various software, including free options and popular options such as Autodesk. The…
MillRight CNC
Mill Right CNC specializes in desktop CNC and tabletop CNC machines at affordable prices. Made in the United States, Mill Right CNC machines can mill wood, plastics, printed circuit boards, aluminum, brass, carbon fiber, and many other materials. With appropriate tooling, jobs…
Bantam Tools CNC
The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is a desktop CNC machine optimized for machining aluminum parts. Intended to be an easy transition for users of 3D additive printers, this CNC machine features a 28,000 RPM spindle, 1/4" tooling, and a 7"…
New CNC Equipment
Tormach, Inc. (Tormach.com, has new shop items for both beginning and experienced Computer Numeric Control tool users. The xs TECH Router Mill with Path Pilot HUB is a ready-to-use tabletop unit ideal for students learning CNC fundamentals or for small jobs. Despite…
Lone Wolf Distributors
Founded in 1998, Lone Wolf Distributors established itself as a leading Glock accessory supplier. Their production starts with mill run quantities of raw materials with in-house engineers utilizing CAD design exploiting exacting CNC tolerance control during manufacturing. The company’s production is tied…
Tormach PCNC
Tormach Inc. (Tormach.com, is a maker of Computer Numerical Control machine tools affordable for individuals and small shops. Ideal for gunsmiths, inventors, R&D professionals, or small manufacturers, Tormach brings CNC automation down to reachable price points. New to their Personal CNC milling…
Save Money With Used CNC Machinery
Interested in manufacturing guns or parts? Want to automate some of your shop work? A CNC machine may be an ideal fit and buying used can save lots of money.
Tormach CNC
Tormach, Inc. is a supplier of affordable CNC Milling Machines and recently released their new 1100M and 770M CNC mills. These new M-series machines represent a ground-up redesign including over two years of upgrades resulting in higher power and faster performance than…
Reactivating Drill Rifles
Restoring deactivated drill rifles preserves American military history. Here’s how a Springfield 1903A3 was brought back to life.
Mini Machines For Gunsmiths
Gunsmiths may not have the need (or the capital) for expensive machining equipment. Here are examples of small and affordable machines for your shop.
Reader Forum
Yes, I have sheet brass jaws that I hammered in place but they always seem to get beat up. Aluminum angle is much less expensive than heavy brass or copper. Note you’ll need to mill the inside radius so the inserts fit…
Tool Tuning
What could be more important to a gunsmith than his tools? Here’s how to maximize their use and service life.
Reader Forum
Remington Hepburn No. 3 I have a Remington Hepburn No. 3 stamped “40.2 1/2” under the barrel that is exposed forward of the forend and stamped “.45-70” next to the serial number of 3008 under the barrel that is covered by the…
Mill Sight Adjustment
A tip from gunsmith Patrick Sweeney. A neat trick you can perform with a mill is to adjust front and non-adjustable rear sights. Say your pistol is hitting low and you want to adjust it. The calculation involves four figures: The amount…
A New Scope Mount For Older Savage 112s
Finding a Picatinny scope base for older Savage Model 112 single shot rifles was difficult
Pillar Bedding The Savage Model 112 Long Action
While the Savage Model 12 single-shot short action has a rear bedding pillar, the former Model 112 long action single shot did not. The addition of two major pillars positioned at the two trigger guard screw holes vastly improves the overall bedding.