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Just for a size comparison he was bigger than a quarter and smaller than a 50 cent piece.

Coarser gives a better grip but dosnt show the grain as well coarse can become uncomfortable in a bare hand. Finer will provide grip shows the grain better and is more comfortable to the bare hand. I...

This little guy was on the drive when I came in from the shop today Looks the the snapping turtles have hatched this year.325764

Lightly square the crown this will give a solid zero ( especially if you have a dro) to work from. Then when done put a nice crown on the muzzle. If enough room you could even recess it a little....

The buried 100 dollar bill hasnt lost value it has lost buying power. It takes more to buy the same

I believe the one on the right is a hang on weight for a disc or other implement.

Watch out for the Tap Magic ultra thick it will discolor and cause rust. The old tap magic ( peppermint water) would when used on stainless.

One of the best I have found is anchor lube its a great...

Machineing shops are even getting hit by the epa do to the oils, coolants,and solvents being deemed hazardous materials.

Something to give some perspective. Dies, shell holders are manufactured to upper end tolerances, gauges and chambers to min specs. I have had tight chambers cut that had to have .010 faced of the...

That much sticking out (rim is roughly .050 on 308) is more than likely a difference in the body tapers. Even machine gun brass would have that much excess head space. a few thousandths on the body...

I use the counter bore does the same as the case trimmer and shaft but has better chip clearance/removal.

Back around 1976 I started in my first job shop ( it was a small 2 man shop) I dont remember the wage but the Boss brought out the second check and tolkd me therees a .20 raise on this one. Eddie...

There are to many that have forgotten its a fair days pay for a fair days work. Theres to many who want to sit and play rather than do the job. But this goes both ways as there employers cutting...

One thing I learned early on was the boss dosnt want to hear how hard it is, how busy you are, What he wants to hear is Lets see what we can do.

In most industries raises are normally not a set...

There are many who truly believe if their willing to go 1.25 they'll go 1.75. Many newer workers also dont know that a raise used to be EARNED by skill, performance, knowledge and productivity.

Back in the day Lead was a high demand commodity. used in the new fangled indoor out houses and other plumbing, roofs, fuels to lubricate valves, seals, construction and solders. It was easy to work...

I would definitely recommend a chamber cast of the rifle, This will show the chamber size and actual caliber any wear in the chamber. If another known rifle in 30-30 is available try a few rounds in...

I size to make sure its to size and correct. Ive gotten bras that was new unprimed that was tight

Wilco, I think your one who can get along with just about everyone until they prove otherwise.

Times were like my family the tools were handed down from grandfather to father to son to grandchildren also as the sons followed in the fathers trade and a lot of times at the same shop or factory....

I bought my gerstner Journeyman boxes around 1983, Mine are walnut. Gerstner used to offer oak walnut and cherry. Now it looks like only Oak. What I find unique is ladies will buy the older gerstner...

CPA might make new wood for it. By sleeving you maintain the original markings. Cntact Gail there they might even color case harden with the stevens pattern.

I would pull the barrel clean and polish the outside have a liner installed and chambered to 25-20 The action I would hand polish and have color case hardened. Wood would be refinished or replaced...

Dont whittle them with a knife use a rotary tool and burrs. Much easier on your hands. Once you got the holes in to work from you could rough them in with a 4" grinder and sanding discs. you do need...

Mr Pete on you tube had a short video recently. Starret has been sold to some conglomerate . I have a set of starret snap gauges from when I started in the trade. Also the small hole gauges. My Mics...