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gunsmithing

palladin21palladin21 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
I posted this on the General Discussion Board but it probably belongs here instead--forgive my screw-up (I've been away for a while)

I'd like to learn some basic-intermediate gunsmithing in order to be able to restore old military firearms and do more of the repair, maintenance, and customizing on my guns. I don't have the time or money to attend an in-residence gunsmithing school, so I was wondering if anybody had any books, video courses, etc. they could recommend that would help me.
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  • palladin21palladin21 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking for anyone that does work on Polytech M14S. All i want is to put a heavy barrel on it, and whatever that intels(convert to a USGI bolt?). If you have any great referances, please pass them on. I am a member of the m14 firing line, and warbird is backup, so that is why i am asking around.
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  • palladin21palladin21 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    can you guys recommend a good gunsmithing course?
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  • palladin21palladin21 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I need a tap and die 1/2 x 32.

    Does anyone know where this can be had?
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  • BT99BT99 Member Posts: 1,043 ✭
    edited November -1
    MSC Industrial SUpply has them. 800-645-7270.
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  • cussedemguncussedemgun Member Posts: 985 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    palladin21;
    your request for a 1/2 x 32 tap & die may be a 12-32,
    the first # (1/2) being the bolt stock dia.
    the second # (32) is the number of threads per inch.

    I do not know of any tooling avalible for such a fine thread in 1/2 in. dia.

    for machine screws, #6 is 1/8 (.125) dia.
    #8 is 5/32 (.156) dia.
    #10 is 3/16 (.187) dia.
    #12 is 7/32 (.218) dia. - a #12 machine screw is generally considered a "special" & is commonly used as an oversize repair "fix" for a stripped #10 hole.
    32 threads per inch is commonly avalible in all machine screw sizes stated. I hope this helps identify the tooling you need.

    for small size taps & dies, check "www.brownells.com"



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  • BigBarnBigBarn Member Posts: 361 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Rigth on cussedemgun! I did a little research after reading the post, and I could not find any listing of a 1/2 #32 thread pitch! Just has never been made, so more than likely you are right on with the 12-32size and pitch.
    If it works out to be out there, I would love to hear about it!

    BigBarn [:0]

    "Respect the land, and it will respect you"
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  • I.ShuteI.Shute Member Posts: 647 ✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, this tap is made in several thread sizes: 1/2 x 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 24, 27, 28, 30, 32, 40, 48, + 56 threads per inch.

    As BT99 says, - call MSC

    Also, #5 machine screw is .125.
    #6 is .138
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