Books - ‘Gunsmith Kinks’

[Flatline]

I’m a newbie here, and have a question about books….

I have a copy of the ‘Home Machinists Bedside Reader’ … in it are several references to another book, the ‘Gunsmith Kinks’ series, which I think runs to four volumes.

Does anyone have any experience with these books??

Many thanks in advance, Flatline

[Jorden]

gunsmith kinks are a series of books by Brownells (the US gun parts and tools supplier) full of really good tips from actual gunsmiths.

[Flatline]

gunsmith kinks are a series of books by Brownells (the US gun parts and tools supplier) full of really good tips from actual gunsmiths.

Many thanks… I was ‘watching’ on eBay this morning & ended up buying volumes 1,2 & 3.. should be along by the end of the week… just need to find vol. 4 as I believe it holds some sort of ‘index’ for the first 3…

[Alpha1]

Hi Flatline I noticed in your previous thread you state you have a Myford lathe if this is your only lathe you will be limited to any gun turning stuff you are limited by the size of the hole in your headstock. If you want to work on firearms barrels etc you need to be able to hold up to 35mm in your chuck. (Don't ask me how I know this.)
They will be an interesting read but unless you upgrade your lathe not a lot of use to you.

[Flatline]

Hi Flatline I noticed in your previous thread you state you have a Myford lathe if this is your only lathe you will be limited to any gun turning stuff you are limited by the size of the hole in your headstock. If you want to work on firearms barrels etc you need to be able to hold up to 35mm in your chuck. (Don't ask me how I know this.)
They will be an interesting read but unless you upgrade your lathe not a lot of use to you.

You’re absolutely right - the Myford does have its limitations, but it has served me well thus far (motorcycle components mostly) - I have been looking for a larger lathe for some time, something like a Smart & Brown 1024, which has a 1-3/8” spindle-bore