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    Gunsmithing Any opinions on the XYZ Machine tools CNC's - CNC's in general?

    Hi all, I'm trying to put together a business plan to get some investment for a gunsmithing shop. Very early days and I'm still fleshing out the details. Has anybody used or have an opinion on the XYZ Machine Tools equipment? They run ProtoTrak conversational programming. I'm not sure...
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    Gunsmithing Gunsmith Apprenticeship or College Course

    Hey guys, Just wondering if someone can give me some advice. There's the possibility of a gunsmithing apprenticeship I've been offered with a company here in the UK. Now its one the biggest stores in the country and from what I can gather they get a lot of work in a day, they already have 3...
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    Gunsmithing Who's your tooling supplier

    Hi all, I'm just wondering who your go to tool and equipment suppliers are for things like end mills, precision measuring equipment and general shop tools? We naturally have suppliers in South Africa but I'd like to investigate and see if it might be cheaper to import from the US. Thanks!
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    Gunsmithing Grizzly Mills

    Hi guys, There is a fair bit of information on Grizzly lathes on this forum and others, and Im considering buying a G0509G Lathe. However there doesn't seem to be too much info on their Mills. Does anyone have any info or feedback on the Grizzly Mills, especially the larger models...and what...
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    Gunsmithing Some Voltage and Frequency Lathe Questions

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone with some electrical knowledge could give me some advice. Im looking to buy a Grizzly G0509G lathe. So the Grizzly is a 3 phase, 120 Volt machine that is designed to operate on a 60Hz Frequency power supply. I would like to import this lathe into South...
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    Manners DBM mini-chassis or Badger bottom?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the Manners chassis system, and if it would be better to go with that as opposed to the Badger bottom metal? Im thinking of building a rifle similar to the GA Precision Gladius in .260. Thanks!
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    GAP Templar action vs Rem 700?

    Hi all, First post here, great forum learnt a tonne already! Im considering going with GA Precision for one of their Gladius rifles. I asked if I could upgrade to their Templar action which they said they could do. So is the extra $ worth it...what benefits does the Templar action have over...