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Gunsmith – Using a TIG welder to repair gun parts

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:04:03 +0000

Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, teaches the process of using TIG welding to repair broken gun parts. TIG, or tungsten inert gas, welding is an arc welding process that uses a tungsten electrode to produce the weld. Argon gas is used to protect the work piece from contamination….

Gunsmith – Anneal case hardened gun parts for polishing

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:18:19 +0000

This GunTec presentation covers the process of annealing, or softening, casehardened parts so that they can be polished prior to the finishing process. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, starts this process by packing each part inside a metal canister, also referred to as a crucible. The parts are covered with charcoal to prevent scaling as they cool. Once the canister is full, it is placed inside the furnace which is heated to 1500 degrees F. The parts are held at that temperature for two hours and then allowed to cool.

Gunsmith – Clean gun parts using a beadblaster

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:53:46 +0000

The fastest way to remove rust, gunk, or old finish is to use a beadblaster. In this GunTec video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, cleans the barrels and small parts off a Parker shotgun. Using a standard beadblsting cabinet and fine bead abrasive, this job is quick and easy.