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    Gunsmithing Receiver Raceway Polisher

    Re: Receiver Raceway Polisher Can you give me a link to this product.. I couldn't find it at Brownells Thanks.. mtnsmith
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    Gunsmithing travel indicator base?

    Re: travel indicator base? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Starrett makes a good magnetic base. Put a 1" flatback indicator on it and have at it. Personally I use Starrett, Federal, Mitutoyo of Browne &...
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    Gunsmithing travel indicator base?

    Re: travel indicator base? Thanks for your replies guys. much appreciated.. mtnsmith
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    Gunsmithing travel indicator base?

    Re: travel indicator base? Thanks bro, that is exactly what I was looking for... now in your opinion what is a good travel indicator that will attach to it.. mtnsmith
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    Gunsmithing travel indicator base?

    Does anyone know where I can get a travel indicator magnetic base that attaches to the ways so I can indicate against the tool carriage.. This is not the base that has a movable neck but just a base with a dovetail so I can attach a travel plunger type indicator? I have looked all over the net...
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    Gunsmithing what type of silver solder to use?

    Re: what type of silver solder to use? Thanks for your input.. I ordered some ribbon and ultra flux mtnsmith
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    Gunsmithing what type of silver solder to use?

    Can someone help me out on what grade of silver solder to buy and use on my gun Smithing projects?? Like for front sights, bolt handles, ect? Thanks.. mtnsmith
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    Gunsmithing timney trigger problem on an 03

    Re: timney trigger problem on an 03 Yea, My wife and I live just east of Lewiston, up in the Mountains. I'll check the bedding and stock again, frustrating problem, thanks... mtnsmith....................
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    Gunsmithing timney trigger problem on an 03

    I am having a problem with my 03 Springfield.. I installed a Timney Sportsmans trigger on the rifle and a new stock.. I bedded the action and everything seems fine until I tighten the rear action screw, when I tighten it all the way I get the cocking piece following the bolt all the way closed...
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    Gunsmithing bore indicating on a lathe

    Re: bore indicating on a lathe Thanks for all the great feedback guys.. I learned a lot.. mtnsmith
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    Gunsmithing bore indicating on a lathe

    Re: bore indicating on a lathe thanks for the info guys.. I am looking forward to hearing from everyone... I don't even have my lathe set up yet as I am building my shop from the ground up..I am doing all of the building myself so it is taking awhile.. I am to the painting stage right now, so...
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    Gunsmithing bore indicating on a lathe

    Hi everyone, I am a newbie here and a newbie to gun smithing... I would like to ask the experienced Smiths of an easy way to center a rifle barrel with a bore test indicator or is there an easier way.. I saw a you tube video of a guy on griz lathe using some kind of a bushing bar inserted into...