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gunsmithing
A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds guns. The occupation differs from an armorer, who usually replaces only worn parts in standard firearms. Gunsmiths do modifications and changes to a firearm that may require a very high level of craftsmanship, requiring the skills of a top-level machinist, a very skilled woodworker, and even an engineer. Gunsmiths perform factory-level repairs and renovations to restore a well-used or deteriorated firearms to new condition. They may make alterations to adapt sporting guns to better fit the individual shooter that may require extensive modifications to the firearm's stocks and metal parts. Repairs and redesigns may require fabrication and fitting of unavailable parts and assemblies constructed by smiths themselves. Gunsmiths may also renew metal finishes or apply decorative carvings or engravings to guns. Many gun shops offer gunsmithing service on the premises.
Hey Guys!
So as of yesterday, I am committing myself fully to my gunsmithing/machining business. No more day job! This means even faster turn around times, and I will be available all week for drop-offs and deliveries.
In addition to this, I have added a new machine to the shop. It is an Acra...
Hey there, I have a new upper that has a 12.3" barrel on a 12" handguard. My can won't clear the handguard before fully threading even achieves so I need someone with a bandsaw or something to help me out 😁
I'm located in the Bethany/Beaverton area and obviously will come to you. If you have...
This past week, I wrapped up and shipped off a pretty neat project.
Customer requested a custom barrel that mostly replicated a polish Tantal, except 14.5" long, no front sight, threaded muzzle, and chambered in .300 Blackout. He shipped me the barrel he wanted dimensions pulled from, and I...
Hello!
I am a gunsmith located in Vernonia, and I can thread the barrel on that rifle you've been wanting to suppress. My prices start at $100. I can do any thread size or type, including M14x1 LH for you AK guys. My turn-around is almost always less than a week, and usually next day depending...
Hello! For those of you who don't know me, I operate a machine shop in Vernonia that specializes in firearm customization. I offer a range of gunsmithing services, most of which are listed below. If you don't see what you need, please contact me via PM and I can try to help as best I can. Please...
Hey guys, I wanted to make a new post with some additional services that I can offer. For those of you that don't know me, I operate a machine shop just outside of Vernonia. I have tooled up to focus on more firearm oriented work. If you don't see something offered on the list below, feel free...
I made a new friend a while back, and I told him I'm a Machinist.
He told me about a problem he had where his Mosin project wasn't running with the mount he had, even with a "sniper" Mosin handle.
The Crazy Ivan Low-Pro Mount requires a specific bolt handle to operate with, but unfortunately...
Brownells barrel vise with #11 aluminum barrel bushing (Remington varmint contour) and NSS action wrench.
$150cash or maybe trade for:
Daniel Defense fixed irons
Radian Talon safety
True north m lok grip stop
Emissary development mini handbrake m lok
Based a couple recent conversations with a family member and an acquaintance: would you own and/or shoot a firearm that had been rechambered from its original, factory chambering? Why or why not? If you should have such a piece in your collection at the present, what would it be?
Thanks for...
This one is backburnered for now.* However, I'll likely eventually find a Webley that suits my fancy and at the right price. Most specimens, however, are going to be around the century mark age-wise. Years ago, and this is well over a decade now, I did various minor repairs on Webleys and...
I happened upon a revolver up for auction that hits a number of points that suit my fancy, including it being nickeled. As it is an older arm, there is some minor flaking on said.
Can anyone recommend a company / gunsmith that could re-plate such? How much difficulty would it involve? I'm...
Hey guys! Some of you may remember me under the account name "Freshman". I operated a small Type 1 FFL out of my apartment in Forest Grove from 2015-2019. A lot has changed since then. I lost my license when I moved in with my girlfriend at the time (wife as of this past Saturday!). We bought a...
I purchased this from Classic Firearms earlier this year as a gunsmithing project (12ga AR-15 style shotgun) and unfortunately, I never got around to finishing it. It has a unique, sleek design, with a sturdy 7075 aluminum frame, an integrated rubberized grip, and an adjustable cheek plate on...
Hey guys. I have almost a 100 left of these New Old Stock 🇺🇸 MADE Reamers for PTD, HSS, L&I, National and more. All sizes are under a 1/2” in SAE and Metric sizes. Retail on eBay are $20- $75 each.
My Prices are from $10 to $40 each
!!DISCOUNTS GIVEN ON BULK PURCHASES!!
$$ CASH OR VENMO ONLY...
Hey guys, I know there's a lot of panic buying and selling going on out there so I just want to let you guys know, the knowledge to make your own stuff is un-ban-able.
I've got the 3D printers fired up and I'm turning out $75 Cetme/HK G3 jigs, and 15 dollar single use disposable AR-15 jigs. I...
So 2019 Christmas I got a smith and Wesson ez 9 and was shooting some self defensive ammo threw it and this happened. (see pictures below). I Called the smith and Wesson number tried to get parts ordered for it on three separate occasions. all three times they sent me the wrong part finally...
I am working on two Yugo M70 rifles and both sights (rear/front) are pretty badly canted.
I would like to have someone straighten them up so I can have them refinished.
New barrel (start from scratch) ?
Anyone know of a reputable/honest gunsmith in Wa that is up to the task?
I really like these...
I've found that I am really, really enjoying gunsmithing work, having just fit a bunch of parts for a Vaquero.
For the next project, I'm thinking about a 2011. Looks like there are some options on the table from STI and Caspian.
Are there others? What advice or feedback do you have about...
Hi everyone -
I've been looking for a classic American made SxS on a tight budget, and finally found one: an L.C. Smith Hammerless Field Grade in 12GA, with mismatched serial numbers and just enough wrong with it to make it affordable for me. It has a forend so loose it will drop fall off if...
Looking for some minor gunsmithing.
Install pump action shotgun forearm
Install and bore sight Red Dot
Install other minor accessories.
Willing to pay cash or trade for items.
12 gauge buckshot
12 gauge Federal shorty mini shells
N95 masks
Other various items.
Must be within 20 mile driving...