Videos tagged with Small Parts Machining

This video reviews the Grizzly Mini Benchtop Drill Press, highlighting its utility for small gunsmithing tasks like drilling front sight cross pin holes. The instructor emphasizes its affordability and effectiveness for achieving straight holes, noting its variable speed control and the usefulness of inexpensive vices for securing small parts. While not as precise as a mill, it's deemed suitable for most common small part drilling and tapping needs.

This video demonstrates how to create a simple DIY fixture for accurately cutting off small screws to the correct length, a common task in gunsmithing. By drilling and tapping a piece of flat stock, users can create a secure holder that protects screw threads during grinding or filing, ensuring clean, usable threads. The presenter also mentions commercially available alternatives like the Brownells Screw Checker or Screw Gizzy.