Videos tagged with Ordnance Restoration

This video details the initial disassembly phase of restoring a 76.2mm M5 anti-tank gun and its M6 carriage. Key steps include removing seized pins from the carriage legs using heat and force, cleaning all components, and disassembling wheel hubs and bearings. The process emphasizes meticulous labeling of parts for the subsequent restoration stages.

This guide details the comprehensive restoration process for a 3-inch M5 Anti-Tank Gun and its M6 carriage, led by an expert from Ordnance.com. It covers initial disassembly, addressing seized components with heat and oil, reassembly of mechanisms, and final preparation for blasting and painting. The process emphasizes meticulous documentation and a strategic approach to bring historical ordnance back to functional and aesthetic condition.

This entry details the restoration and handling of the Mark 60 Captor Mine, a captive torpedo mine. It covers the technical specifications, deployment methods, and the process of moving the restored ordnance into its display cradle. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on hands-on restoration experience and historical knowledge of naval ordnance.

This entry details the process of receiving, identifying, and documenting a significant shipment of military ordnance for museum display. It highlights the expertise required for handling historical weapons, including the restoration and in-house manufacturing of components like SMAW rockets and AT4 projectiles. The guide emphasizes meticulous cataloging and safety protocols for dealing with potentially hazardous historical military items, showcasing a high level of technical knowledge from the Ordnance.com team.

This video provides a detailed, ASMR-style guide to restoring an M501A1 Mechanical Time Superquick Fuze, demonstrating advanced metalworking and assembly techniques. The process involves using specialized industrial machinery like bench grinders, shop presses, and lathes for precise component manipulation and finishing. The restoration concludes with protective coating and final assembly onto an artillery projectile and casing, showcasing professional ordnance handling.

This video provides a silent, ASMR-style guide to the assembly of a restored 81mm M374A1 High Explosive (HE) mortar round. The process involves attaching the tail fin assembly to the tail boom, installing the ignition cartridge, fitting an obturating ring to the shell body, and finally connecting the tail assembly and fuse. The demonstration highlights professional restoration quality and correct assembly techniques.

This shop update showcases ongoing restoration projects for various ordnance items. Key projects include British PIAT launchers, an M202A1 Flash, and several naval rounds such as the Mark 27 and Mark 33. The team is also working on a 105mm Howitzer M1 projectile and a torpedo, indicating a focus on historical military hardware restoration.

This guide details the meticulous process of restoring historical markings on a WW2 16" Naval Gun Propellant Tank Mk 4. It emphasizes precision in applying warning labels and stenciling technical data, drawing from the expertise of the Ordnance channel. The restoration highlights the importance of historical accuracy in preserving such significant military artifacts.

This guide details the professional restoration process for a 20mm Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun, focusing on its mounting onto a vertical display stand and the subsequent installation of a drum magazine loaded with dummy rounds. The demonstration highlights careful handling of historical ordnance and the use of specialized equipment by museum professionals.

This guide details the process of restoring an 80-year-old 20mm MK-2 round to a like-new condition. It involves using a bench grinder for initial corrosion removal, followed by high-speed buffing to achieve a mirror finish. The process emphasizes safety and proper tool usage for metal restoration.

This video showcases the restoration of a 3-inch/50 caliber naval dummy round. It highlights the before and after transformation of this historical ordnance piece, appealing to enthusiasts of military history, naval artifacts, and firearms restoration. The focus is on the meticulous process of bringing a relic of the past back to its former glory.