Videos tagged with Small Parts

This guide details how to use the Rise Armament Oh Sh*t Kit for AR-15 builds and maintenance, focusing on managing small, easily lost parts. The kit features a magnetic base to secure components like detent pins and springs, making assembly less frustrating. It's presented as an essential item for AR-15 owners who frequently encounter issues with misplaced parts during builds or upkeep.

This YouTube video, titled "Never Lose Tiny Screws Again," appears to offer a practical solution or method for preventing the loss of small screws, which is a common frustration in various tasks, including firearm maintenance and gunsmithing. While no specific firearms are mentioned, the title suggests a content that would appeal to individuals who work with firearms and need to keep track of small components during disassembly, cleaning, or customization.

This quick tip from Brownells demonstrates an effective technique for stoning small firearm parts, such as sights or sears, to ensure even material removal. The instructor, Caleb, advises holding the stone in hand rather than on a flat surface to achieve more consistent pressure and prevent favoring one side of the part. This method is particularly useful for trigger jobs and fitting parts.

This video provides a practical gunsmithing tip on how to keep small firearm parts, such as springs and detents, in place during assembly or repair. The instructor, Caleb from Brownells, demonstrates using thick grease as an adhesive. This method is shown to be effective for components like AR-15 safety detents and springs, as well as small parts on other firearms, while also contributing to smoother operation.

This guide details an efficient method for parkerizing small firearm components using common household items like a microwave and a shot glass, as demonstrated by Eric from Iraqveteran8888. The process involves meticulous surface preparation via sandblasting, careful heating of the phosphate solution, a controlled etching period, and proper neutralization using an ultrasonic cleaner and Simple Green. This technique is ideal for individuals who don't require a full-scale parkerizing setup.

Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the flame blueing technique for small gun parts like screws, aiming for a decorative finish. The process involves meticulous preparation, including polishing, followed by controlled heating with a propane torch to achieve specific temper colors, culminating in an oil quench. This expert guide highlights the importance of precise temperature control for achieving a desirable blue finish on firearm components.