About gundoc

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Age
77
About gundoc
Biography:
Over 50 years as a gunsmith, now semi-retired.
Location:
Central Otago
Interests:
Hunting, pistol shooting, collecting
Occupation:
retired

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Yesterday 09:04 PM
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22-11-2014
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  1. No.3
    No.3 liked post by gundoc On thread : Sand Casting. Who's done / doing it ?
    The shrinkage rate for cast steel is roughly 2% but I would go to 2.5-3% to allow a finishing margin as sand casting leaves a rough finish. If you are using an original part as a pattern, it would be...
    Liked On: 16-07-2024, 07:23 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by gundoc On thread : Sand Casting. Who's done / doing it ?
    The shrinkage rate for cast steel is roughly 2% but I would go to 2.5-3% to allow a finishing margin as sand casting leaves a rough finish. If you are using an original part as a pattern, it would be...
    Liked On: 16-07-2024, 07:14 PM
  3. No good names left
    No good names left liked post by gundoc On thread : Sand Casting. Who's done / doing it ?
    The shrinkage rate for cast steel is roughly 2% but I would go to 2.5-3% to allow a finishing margin as sand casting leaves a rough finish. If you are using an original part as a pattern, it would be...
    Liked On: 16-07-2024, 06:26 PM
  4. Carbine
    Carbine liked post by gundoc On thread : Rules for a strong room (NOT for endorsed weapons)??
    Compulsory removal of bolts and magazines for normal sporting firearms when in proper storage has never been a requirement of NZ arms law. It may well have been a 'requirement' of various Arms...
    Liked On: 14-07-2024, 02:07 PM
  5. wazza2222
    wazza2222 liked post by gundoc On thread : Wobbly Webley again
    A good Mk VI Webley will lock up tight when the action is cycled and the trigger held to the rear. A small amount of 'rock' is OK (about 5 thou each side). Wear in revolver timing generally occurs...
    Liked On: 10-07-2024, 05:20 PM
  6. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by gundoc On thread : Historic 4-bunker near Fairlie ?
    The Fairlie Ammunition Depot was shut down in the late 1980's. I won the tender for the remaining stocks of .303 ammo (286,000 rounds, bandolier packed, CAC 1954).
    Liked On: 22-06-2024, 01:04 AM
  7. Husky1600#2
    Husky1600#2 liked post by gundoc On thread : Historic 4-bunker near Fairlie ?
    The Fairlie Ammunition Depot was shut down in the late 1980's. I won the tender for the remaining stocks of .303 ammo (286,000 rounds, bandolier packed, CAC 1954).
    Liked On: 21-06-2024, 11:52 AM
  8. blip
    blip liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunwork incl. Barrel threading in Auckland
    One common threading problem that most engineers are not aware of (and a few 'gunsmiths' as well) is that rifle bores are frequently not concentric with the outside of the barrel, and are seldom...
    Liked On: 18-06-2024, 08:55 PM
  9. m101a1
    m101a1 liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunwork incl. Barrel threading in Auckland
    One common threading problem that most engineers are not aware of (and a few 'gunsmiths' as well) is that rifle bores are frequently not concentric with the outside of the barrel, and are seldom...
    Liked On: 18-06-2024, 01:39 PM
  10. Fssprecision
    Fssprecision liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunwork incl. Barrel threading in Auckland
    One common threading problem that most engineers are not aware of (and a few 'gunsmiths' as well) is that rifle bores are frequently not concentric with the outside of the barrel, and are seldom...
    Liked On: 18-06-2024, 01:22 PM
  11. buzzmann
    buzzmann liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunwork incl. Barrel threading in Auckland
    One common threading problem that most engineers are not aware of (and a few 'gunsmiths' as well) is that rifle bores are frequently not concentric with the outside of the barrel, and are seldom...
    Liked On: 18-06-2024, 12:41 PM
  12. Six5Bleedmoor
    Six5Bleedmoor liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunwork incl. Barrel threading in Auckland
    One common threading problem that most engineers are not aware of (and a few 'gunsmiths' as well) is that rifle bores are frequently not concentric with the outside of the barrel, and are seldom...
    Liked On: 18-06-2024, 12:38 PM
  13. STC
    STC liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunwork incl. Barrel threading in Auckland
    One common threading problem that most engineers are not aware of (and a few 'gunsmiths' as well) is that rifle bores are frequently not concentric with the outside of the barrel, and are seldom...
    Liked On: 18-06-2024, 12:35 PM
  14. rewa
    rewa liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    Those that allow timidity or temporary financial expense to rule their decisions when principle or freedom is at stake will forever be victims.
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 05:35 PM
  15. Hugh Shields
    Hugh Shields liked post by gundoc On thread : Gunsmithing under threat?
    Those that allow timidity or temporary financial expense to rule their decisions when principle or freedom is at stake will forever be victims.
    Liked On: 14-06-2024, 10:56 AM

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