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Brownells
Brownells Gunsmith Kinks, Volume IV is a comprehensive reference manual for gunsmiths, armorers, and serious DIY tinkerers looking to solve real bench problems and streamline their workflow. This fourth volume in the acclaimed Kinks series collects proven shop techniques, time-saving fixtures, and practical troubleshooting solutions sourced directly from the ingenuity of working gunsmiths across the industry. Whether you're running a professional shop or maintaining firearms at home, this book puts decades of field-tested wisdom at your fingertips—covering everything from handgun and rifle repairs to shotgun modifications and specialized finishing techniques.
The book contains 569 original how-to Kinks supported by 332 illustrations, plus 64 pages of detailed process instructions spanning color case hardening, bake-on finishes, and other essential gunsmithing procedures. You'll find 133 pages dedicated specifically to job-specific fixes for handguns, rifles, and shotguns, alongside clever shop hacks—like methods for managing tiny springs and parts that seem to disappear, and tricks to unlock the full potential of your drill press. The collection also includes dream shop layouts, business-running strategies, and profit-boosting tips drawn from the experiences of established gunsmiths.
Beyond the technical Kinks, the volume features humorous and instructional content reprinted from Brownells BenchTalk newsletter, plus material never before published in any newsletter or previous volume. A dedicated chapter focuses on shop management and customer acquisition—practical guidance for anyone turning passion into a sustainable business. With contributions from thousands of gunsmiths, this book captures solutions to problems you may not have encountered yet, giving you a head start on the next challenge that lands on your bench.
This book is designed for professional gunsmiths, armorers, and experienced DIY shooters who want to improve their bench efficiency and solve common (and uncommon) gunsmithing challenges. It's equally valuable whether you run a full-time shop or maintain and modify firearms as a serious hobby.
Yes. The Kinks are organized to address handguns, rifles, and shotguns specifically, with 133 pages dedicated to job-specific solutions across all three categories.
The book covers a wide range of practical gunsmithing work: firearm repairs, modifications, finishing techniques like color case hardening and bake-on applications, shop tool hacks, fixture building, and business management strategies. Many Kinks focus on shop efficiency—from organizing tiny parts to maximizing the versatility of common machinery like drill presses.
Yes. A dedicated chapter addresses shop management, customer acquisition, and profit-building strategies contributed by experienced gunsmiths.
Brownells
Brownells Gunsmith Kinks, Volume IV is a comprehensive reference manual for gunsmiths, armorers, and serious DIY tinkerers looking to solve real bench problems and streamline their workflow. This fourth volume in the acclaimed Kinks series collects proven shop techniques, time-saving fixtures, and practical troubleshooting solutions sourced directly from the ingenuity of working gunsmiths across the industry. Whether you're running a professional shop or maintaining firearms at home, this book puts decades of field-tested wisdom at your fingertips—covering everything from handgun and rifle repairs to shotgun modifications and specialized finishing techniques.
The book contains 569 original how-to Kinks supported by 332 illustrations, plus 64 pages of detailed process instructions spanning color case hardening, bake-on finishes, and other essential gunsmithing procedures. You'll find 133 pages dedicated specifically to job-specific fixes for handguns, rifles, and shotguns, alongside clever shop hacks—like methods for managing tiny springs and parts that seem to disappear, and tricks to unlock the full potential of your drill press. The collection also includes dream shop layouts, business-running strategies, and profit-boosting tips drawn from the experiences of established gunsmiths.
Beyond the technical Kinks, the volume features humorous and instructional content reprinted from Brownells BenchTalk newsletter, plus material never before published in any newsletter or previous volume. A dedicated chapter focuses on shop management and customer acquisition—practical guidance for anyone turning passion into a sustainable business. With contributions from thousands of gunsmiths, this book captures solutions to problems you may not have encountered yet, giving you a head start on the next challenge that lands on your bench.
This book is designed for professional gunsmiths, armorers, and experienced DIY shooters who want to improve their bench efficiency and solve common (and uncommon) gunsmithing challenges. It's equally valuable whether you run a full-time shop or maintain and modify firearms as a serious hobby.
Yes. The Kinks are organized to address handguns, rifles, and shotguns specifically, with 133 pages dedicated to job-specific solutions across all three categories.
The book covers a wide range of practical gunsmithing work: firearm repairs, modifications, finishing techniques like color case hardening and bake-on applications, shop tool hacks, fixture building, and business management strategies. Many Kinks focus on shop efficiency—from organizing tiny parts to maximizing the versatility of common machinery like drill presses.
Yes. A dedicated chapter addresses shop management, customer acquisition, and profit-building strategies contributed by experienced gunsmiths.
