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No single chambering reamer will form a leade to meet the needs of all handloaders and shooters. Bullet shapes and lengths, as well as rifle loading restrictions, dictate this. Therefore, it may become necessary to alter the existing bore throat or leade…
After years of being the new products manager with the biggest supplier of gunsmithing tools in the world, looking for new products has become second nature to me. Now that I’m retired, I no longer call manufacturers looking for their new offerings…
Re inishing Fine Stocks A detailed approach to handling and refurbishing vintage gun stocks to their original luster.
If I have a gunsmithing vice, it would be the number of vises I own. I suppose I could be accused of overkill when it comes to bench and machine vises in my workshop, however, I will explain (justify?) my reasons for…
Here are some more shop-made tools that will save time and money.
Make tools that are easily made and save your money for those things you can’t make.
Increasing efficiency, quality, and precision in firearm manufacturing.
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…
hatched steel jaws and a swivel base. Here’s how to make a set of jaws out of copper or brass.
Using modern machines and tools to create those important grooves.
Details on barrel reaming with modern machines and tools.
Specialty tools are useful but can be expensive, especially if used infrequently. Here’s how to save money by building your own.
Fitting magazines for this out of production handgun.
This shop-made jig turns a three-handed job into a 30 second snap.
What could be more important to a gunsmith than his tools? Here’s how to maximize their use and service life.
Letter From Brownells I just had the pleasure of reading “AR Upper Quick Fixes: Match Bolt Carriers” by Joe Carlos in the May 2014 issue of American Gunsmith. I want you to know how much I appreciate you mentioning our staking tool.…
James W. McIntyre is the owner of the McIntyre Gun Shop in Duncansville, Pennsylvania and has an extensive background as an expert gunsmith and machinist. He offers the following drawings to make a taper fixture for your lathe. McIntyre’s design will let…
Making a custom wildcat chamber while avoiding the cost of a custom reamer is both possible and practical using a pair of standard SAAMI reamers you likely have in your shop, or can readily rent or borrow.
Because you wouldn’t trade in your car just because of a flat tire.
Why gunsmiths need to regularly calibrate their measurement tools.
A how-to on headspacing rimless cartridge chambers cut long.
I am an inveterate tool collector. OK, junkie. I never met a tool I didn’t like except for, to paraphrase the late, great Will Rogers, *$#% pieces of crap that didn’t work as advertised. That being said, you can always find a…
Working on the Ruger Mini-14 gas block should not be part of routine maintenance, however, when that time comes you need a plan, and perhaps a special tool, to make the job go smoothly.
The second in our series on precision chambering and the fitting of rifle barrels.
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