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    Gunsmithing Reliable Blueprints for AR15/10

    Hello all, I'm curious if anyone knows where to find reliable blueprints. I have an AR15 lower because the Colt redraw is seemingly ubiquitous in many a form. I don't have much else pertaining to the AR15 upper, or the upper/lower set for the .308. If you have and would be willing to share, I...
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    Gunsmithing Intro to machining books ??

    I've got a buddy that over seas rightnow and wants to get into a trade school for machining when he gets how , he would like to get some books and read up on some of the basics before he gets to school. He can operate a lathe and mill some what , he can turn down parts and bore holes in bar...
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    Gunsmithing Machining grooves into a post?

    To any of the gunsmiths or machinists here, In reference to the adjustable Cheek piece from AI has anyone ever machined "threads" into one to accept an "E" clip for consistent return to the same height. Like the set up via KNW's loggerhead cheekpiece. Jack