There is a lot to learn about chamber prints. We recommend the post on this blog. We are asked for reamer prints on a daily basis. We have never provided them as they do not represent a specific tool. Prints are representative of what you would receive. Reamer maker like all machinists use tolerances when…
An Ebook that we sometimes send to clients to answer questions: Gunsmith Tools, Cutters & Gauges – A Primer We provide this book because it contains information from the four major reamer and gauge makers in the industry and more. We have no way of knowing the experience level of the customers we are working…
Pilot Diameter is Crucial
Serman L. Mays a stock maker with more than 40 years of hands on experience making, finishing and checkering stocks decided a few years back to write a couple of books to help noobs (New Bees) get started in the trade with fewer mistakes and faster success. His book on stock making is one result…
Being in the gun business for almost 40 years now I have become acutely aware if the lack of basics being taught in schools. In particular in Occupational Trades institutions. Before you send me a nasty gram defending your favorite school keep in mind I teach at one of these colleges and have friends at…
In 2018 a new condition became obvious to us here at 4D Reamer Rentals LTD. In the past we saw certain reamers receive damage because of aftermarket cylinders out of Russia or China. They were hardened by the maker to the point that only Carbide tooling could be used on them successfully. We had clients…
The Chamber reamers that we carry at 4D Reamer Rentals LTD are all High Speed Steel (HSS). When we inspect reamers upon return from rental we look for a few things. Obvious damage of any kind. (dings, chips, modifications, burns, rounded edges to name a few) Dirt/metal chips from the reaming process Oil (in excess)…
We at 4D Reamer Rentals LTD have long had requests for some kind of protection policy against the cost of broken, damaged or lost tools. Our clients are responsible people who understand that under the Rental Agreement they have reasonable obligations. This protection plan is one way to handle that obligation. There are a lot…
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