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American Rotary (AmericanRotary.com, is a Wisconsinbased company making rotary phase converters since 1991. Here are there tips to make the most of your shop machining equipment. Phase here refers to the distribution of a load. Single-phase power is a two-wire alternating current…
A modular, easily taken-down 22 Long Rifle that I waited two years to get. Here’s how to work the Winchester Wildcat.
Here’s a shotgun shout-out. Installation and troubleshooting the XS Sights Remington 870 +2 Magazine Extension along with an overview of common shotgun problems.
Working with and understanding conversion cylinders for blackpowder revolvers.
Browning B-78 Repair I have a Browning B-78 in 30-06 Springfield with beautiful wood. Unfortunately, it will not eject nor lift the fired case. I suspect an ejector problem. I took it to an authorized Browning repair shop where they had it…
A history and overview of Smith & Wesson revolvers and their different generations.
Most work that gunsmiths perform is for customers. This time, it’s personal. Here’s how I tuned my Ruger 96 for 44 Special.
The Beretta M9 has proven its worth for both service members and civilians alike. Taking the time to give it a proper inspection will keep it functioning to standard.
Noble Empire Inc. was founded in 2009 and has over a dozen employees based in the United States and Europe. Since its founding, the company has been developing firearms simulators and encyclopedias, culminating in their World of Guns title. World of Guns:…
The case of the poorly-lined Winchester 1890 barrel. Here’s how I refurbished this classic 22 Short takedown rifle.
Now more commonly available from Italy, the 32 ACP Beretta 81 Cheetah will likely cross your bench. Here’s how to work on them.
How to reassemble a Ruger rimfire handgun from a box of parts.
Some imported ammunition use hard primers that can fail to ignite AR-type firearms. Here’s a quick, reversible, and inexpensive remedy for ignition woes.
Two small, lightweight handguns that are reliable, accurate, and easy to carry.
Dave Manson Precision Reamers makes cutting tools and gauges for the firearms industry, from large manufacturers to one-man shops and hobbyists. Owner Dave Manson and his employees are all participants in the shooting sports and have skill and experience as shooters as…
Tormach Inc. out of Waunakee, Wisconsin is known for their compact and affordable Computer Numerical Control machines that are ideal for gunsmiths, research and development, education, short run production, or entrepreneurs with an idea. The company has added a plasma table to…
Prepping and cold bluing a neglected Browning shotgun.
A great multi-use tool for gunsmiths and armorers.
I recently had a customer bring in a Ruger single action revolver from 1962, before the safety refitting. A young friend in the shop wanted to know if this was rarity. While there seems to be a number of people desiring it…
How a champion Precision Pistol shooter sets up a Ruger.
Iron sight options for lever action rifles.
NEF Handi-Ri le I recently purchased a New England Firearms Handi-Rifle SB2 in 243 Winchester. It also came with an additional 22-250 barrel that seems to fit but opens when fired. Since NEF is no longer in business I would like to…
How a military veteran invented a new part, filed for a patent, and started a company in his basement with a benchtop lathe.
Shop-made tools allow customization and quality tools can be made cheaper than buying.
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