Simplified V Springs, easy home tempering instructions, by Kit Ravenshear

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Simplified V Springs,
easy home tempering instructions,
by Kit Ravenshear

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The late Kit Ravenshear created these gunsmithing manuals to share his workshop knowledge and experience acquired during his 50 years of practice. These 7-1/2 x 8-1/2" soft cover booklets of about 20 pages are aimed at the innovative craftsman. Mr. Ravenshear shows that you don't need highly technical equipment. His techniques are amazingly unsophisticated, but very effective to learn and use.

This booklet explains the secrets of making V-springs the easy way. Buying the right steel, with wide temper tolerance, will allow you to make a good springs despite home tempering.

Learn to shape mainsprings, frizzen springs and sear springs. Mr. Ravenshear proves that broken V-springs can be altered, repaired, welded and salvaged.

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Art of Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle, an illustrated instruction manual, by Dixon, Ehrig, and Miller

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The Gunsmith of Grenville County, Building the American Longrifle illustrated instruction manual, revised edition, spiral bound, by Peter A. Alexander

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Gunsmithing Tips & Projects, a collection of the best ideas, second edition from Rifle Magazine Due back in stock late 2025

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Gun Craftsmanship Manuals - 8 Piece Set

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Metalworking, Volume One, a how-to booklet, by Kit Ravenshear

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Metalworking, Volume Two a how-to booklet, by Kit Ravenshear

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Recreating the American Longrifle by William Buchele, George Shumway, Peter Alexander

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Tubes and Tools, a how-to booklet, by Kit Ravenshear

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Woodwork, Volume One, a how-to booklet, by Kit Ravenshear

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Woodwork, Volume Two, a how-to booklet, by Kit Ravenshear

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Plan Drawing, in the style of Isaac Haines, 1770 era Lancaster County longrifle, full size drawing with full size color photo

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Plan drawing, full exact size, with tips for assembly, Northwest Trade Gun, circa 1816 - Barnett

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Plan drawing, full size line art,, U. S. Model 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle

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