The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing

The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing

Author: Charles Edward Chapel

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-04-28

Total Pages: 605

ISBN-13: 1632208083

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The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time. Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages, Chapel covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get a gunsmithing job, and everything in between. In more than forty chapters of exceptionally clear prose, the book answers every question a collector, soldier, or home defender could have on topics such as: • Drawings and Blueprints • Stock Design • Checkering and Carving • Stock Repairs and Alterations • Etching and Engraving • And many more Not only is the book an incredible resource for gun owners and gunsmiths, it’s also a wonderful look at the world of firearms in the first half the twentieth century. Published just over seventy years ago, the book--and revised by the author two decades later—The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is fascinating look at how the nature of firearms has changed. With a thoughtful introductory note by renowned outdoorsman Dr. Jim Casada and eighty-five meticulous illustrations, this is the definitive edition of an enduring and authoritative classic. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.


Gunsmithing

Gunsmithing

Author: Roy F. Dunlap

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 962

ISBN-13: 9780811707701

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Roy F. Dunlap's classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of Stackpole's Classic Gun Book series. Dunlap shows the skilled gunsmith how to produce professional-quality work in every phase of gunwork; included are instructions on working with metals, chamber and barrel work, and designing and crafting gunstocks. Dunlap's detailed instructions are illustrated with diagrams, drawings, and photographs of a variety of firearms.


Building Your Gunsmithing Library

Building Your Gunsmithing Library

Author: Reid Coffield

Publisher:

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 9780976823605

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Reviews and rates 104 books on various aspects of gunsmithing, followed by a master index keyed to topic and rating.


Black Powder Hobby Gunsmithing

Black Powder Hobby Gunsmithing

Author: Sam Fadala

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873491532

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Keep busy with projects for all levels of competence, from kitchen table through home workshop, all the way to the academic. Step-by-step tutorials on building from kits and a resource directory make the grade.


Advanced Gunsmithing

Advanced Gunsmithing

Author: W. F. Vickery

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-02-10

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1629148512

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A historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing. Readers say it best: "This is the real deal. If you want to be a master gunsmith you need to understand how they did it in the past." Vickery’s clear and precise instruction covers gunsmithing essentials and techniques for both the amateur and professional smith. It is a valuable collector’s item for any firearm enthusiast. Classic and practical, Advanced Gunsmithing is a noteworthy companion to the gunsmither’s workbench. Rated 5.0 stars by customers in interested in Hobby books.


Pistolsmithing

Pistolsmithing

Author: George C. Nonte

Publisher: Stackpole Classic Gun Books

Published: 2010-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780811708210

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Offers a complete reference for the handgun owner, covers all repairing and rebuilding procedures.


Gunsmith Kinks 4

Gunsmith Kinks 4

Author: Frank Royce Brownell

Publisher:

Published: 2001-02-01

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 9780976740933

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Continuing the proud tradition of Gunsmith Kinks®, Gunsmith Kinks® II, and Gunsmith Kinks® III, this newest member of the family - Gunsmith Kinks® 4 - presents 569 brand new gunsmith kinks to help you cure problems in the shop, to bring you new ideas for tools and time-saving fixtures for your gun work, to give you lots of solid and useful suggestions for your business and shop -- and, of course, to bring together all the jokes that have appeared in the Gunsmiths Newsletter since Gunsmith Kinks® III came out back in 1993. As an added plus, weve added many brand new Gunsmith Kinks® and jokes that havent appeared in any Newsletter yet. All are shop proven and written by the people doing the work and, every Kink® has a credit line identifying the author.Included are lots of instructions -- 64 pages in fact -- that walk you through a variety of processes - from Color Case Hardening to applying BakeOn finishes. How-to articles reprinted from Brownells BenchTalk Newsletter and a whole chapter dedicated to advice on proven ways other folks have increased their sales and, therefore, their profits. That same chapter has advice and counsel on subjects ranging from customer service, to making a buck and just about every other aspect of the business. 133 pages feature 167 job-specific Gunsmith Kinks® for handguns, rifles, and shotguns.To make finding all this tremendous new information easy -- for info is of no use unless you can find it -- the new Gunsmith Kinks® 4 is cross-indexed with ALL THREE previous volumes Gunsmith Kinks® , Gunsmith Kinks® II, and Gunsmith Kinks® III. If you look up a subject in Gunsmith Kinks® 4, right beside the entry you can see if there is more information on the same subject in one of the other three volumes, and which page to find it on.The sum total of know-how collected here is truly mind-boggling. You, the reader, get to tap into the job files of the worlds best gunsmiths and take advantage of the hours theyve spent figuring out how to fix the problem thats sitting on your bench!


Gunsmithing - The AR-15

Gunsmithing - The AR-15

Author: Patrick Sweeney

Publisher: Gun Digest Books

Published: 2010-03-23

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781440208997

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ARs are Expensive! Protect Your Investment—with Gunsmithing: The AR-15 Whether you're a professional gunsmith or just an interested amateur, you'll find everything you need to know about keeping your AR perking in Gunsmithing: The AR-15. Written by master gunsmith and noted AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's favorite rifle. It's all here! Hundreds of detailed photos Maintenance Repair Accessories and Modifications Tips, Tools and Techniques And more! Whether you're interested in simple tasks such as disassembling and maintaining your AR, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 tells you everything you need to know. Protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes—with Gunsmithing: The AR-15!


Gunsmithing - Pistols & Revolvers

Gunsmithing - Pistols & Revolvers

Author: Patrick Sweeney

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2004-09-12

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780873497633

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With the guidance of top gunsmith Patrick Sweeney, beginners, as well as serious enthusiasts, are able to diagnose handgun problems--for once they're the experts, deciding whether to do their own work or leave it up to the professionals. Profusely illustrated step-by-step instructions are presented for do-it-yourself minor repairs and major upgrades, from the how-tos of diagnosing malfunctions in both revolver and semi-automatic pistols to what corrective steps can be taken to solve them. Sweeney provides a complete look at repairs and upgrades: setting up an efficient and organized workplace, what gunsmithing tools are needed to complete projects, and a thorough series of mini-projects--teaching professional tool-use techniques. Plus, there are chapters on cleaning, polishing and minor repairs, welding and metal joining, recoil reduction, and refinishing. And new to this edition, gunsmithing tips are included for polymer-framed pistols.