Videos tagged with Spring Design

This book review covers 'Textbook of Pistol Technology and Design' by Dr. Peter Dahllhammer, a mechanical engineer working for Walther. The book serves as an introductory to intermediate college-level textbook on firearm manufacturing from a commercial perspective, focusing on semi-automatic 9mm handguns. It details manufacturing technologies, part production, heat treatment, spring design, and handgun features like hammer vs. striker systems and safeties. The review highlights its comprehensive nature for those interested in the 'how' of gun production, rather than just the 'if it works'.

This video demonstrates a critical step in making a firearm spring, specifically shaping the end to form a peg. Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe details the process of tapering the sides of the spring material after it has cooled, emphasizing the importance of achieving the correct taper to ensure the spring's functionality without making the firearm too difficult to operate. He also touches on the efficiency of filing versus setting up a mill for this particular task, suggesting that for custom spring work where labor costs are a factor, speed is essential.