Videos tagged with Machinist Tools

This video showcases a custom "Steampunk" micrometer designed and manufactured by COOL WELD Studios. The description highlights that the company produces custom machinist tools and ornamental hardware for various craftsmen, collectors, and hobbyists, providing a link to their website for further information. While not directly about firearms, the tools are relevant to gunsmithing and custom firearm modifications.

This episode of SmythBusters Live at GunCon 2024 debunks the myth that formal education is required to be a gunsmith. The hosts, Steve, Zeke, and Caleb, share their experiences, emphasizing hands-on learning through apprenticeships and practical projects. They discuss the evolution of gunsmithing from traditional metalworking to modern parts replacement and repair, highlighting the importance of machining skills, proper tool usage, and continuous learning in various firearm disciplines.

This video demonstrates a critical step in rebuilding or modifying Panhead engine heads: the installation of new nickel alloy valve seats. The process involves precise measurement of the existing seat, setting up specialized tooling with a digital readout, and careful machining with the aid of cutting oil. This is an advanced procedure requiring specialized tools and a high degree of mechanical aptitude.

This YouTube video from Brownells showcases their Tap & Die Kit #1. The description directs viewers to a Brownells video website for more information. While the specific contents and applications of the kit are not detailed in the provided information, it is a product offered by a well-known firearms and accessories retailer, suggesting its relevance to firearm maintenance or gunsmithing tasks.