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• Posted in thread: NRA Gunsmith Courses on 02/01/2012 at 8:32AM
  Here is an example of what we'll be talking about in the class. and machined railsMatch bushing and
  crownNovak sightsTrigger and trigger jobThumb and grip safetiesBall cut slideTop serrationsBeveled ...

• Posted in thread: Gunsmith Magazine on 02/28/2010 at 4:08PM
  If it's OK with the mods, I want to let you guys know about a little side project of mine. It's a free
  on-line magazine dedicated to gunsmithing students and recent grads. We've got a good group of co...

• Posted in thread: Online 'smithing courses on 10/13/2009 at 7:30PM
  I've never taken an online 'smithing course but did take a correspondence course. It will give you a
  large part of the theory of the various operations but none of the hands on, as you know. The other...

• Posted in thread: Seeking info on Engraver B Weems on 05/01/2009 at 10:52PM
  Follow this link FEGA to the Firearms Engravers Guild of America website. We have a historian that keeps
  track of the info that has been sent in over the years. Give him as much information as you can...

• Posted in thread: gunsmithing schools? on 03/06/2009 at 8:53PM
  Brownell's has a current listing of schools. I can only speak for CST and Trinidad since they are the
  only ones I have experience with. Here is a link to the list.Brownells - World's Largest Supplier ...

• Posted in thread: ruger m77 color? on 03/02/2009 at 12:18PM
  Bead blasting the brake will probably come pretty close to matching. The best way to get it to match
  perfectly would be to re-bead blast the whole gun with the brake. David

• Posted in thread: Just calling in. on 02/19/2009 at 5:59PM
  My bad. I mis-understood what you were saying.Where in CO are you?David

• Posted in thread: Just calling in. on 02/19/2009 at 5:41PM
  Shingles....if you're referring to the inlays on the Nelson, it's either fine silver or platinum. I'm
  pretty sure he used platinum on that gun along with yellow and rose gold. The shading combined wit...

• Posted in thread: Just calling in. on 02/19/2009 at 4:22PM
  Phil,Those are beautiful. Thank you for posting them sir.One of these days I'm planning to do some
  sculptured scroll. Your tutorial on the subject was wonderful!!David

• Posted in thread: Just calling in. on 02/19/2009 at 10:45AM
  Hello Phil. It's very good to have you here. I think the folks here would really enjoy seeing your
  work.David