I have for many years made, in my basement workshop, quality professional grade tools for rifle builders on this forum. I believe these are the finest made and finished tools available. I have a document available that provides descriptions with pictures of each tool and their use. If interested PM me with your email address to receive the document.
My tools include:
Trigger Guard Vise
Holds trigger guards securely when doing finish work. Unique clamping method allows flipping of guard to work on either top or bottom side using two thumbscrews.
Cost: $135.00 plus shipping of $15.00
Option: Screw on temporary tab for tab-less guards $7.00
Forend/ Butt Stock Moulder
Cost: $145.00 plus shipping of $11.50 comes with 3/8 guide rod for ram rod groove and one blank scraper blade.
Options:
$15.00 7/16 guide rod
$15.00 5/16 guide rod
$4.00 ~½ x .032 square scraper blank
$7.00 Preformed bead scraper
$7 .00 Preformed V line scraper
$10.00 1/2 diameter carbide burr (sold at cost)
Drill Guide (C clamp type)
For drilling pin holes mainly for barrel lugs but also used for tang bolts.
The drill jigs and the companion pin hole locator tool combination square attachments (shown below) may be bought individually or as a package with drill bits and a combination square. Shipping is $11.50 for drill jig or any package,
Individual prices:
$110.00 C-clamp drill jig. Comes standard with 1/16” and #29 8-32 drill guide bushings
Package Prices:
Package A: $145.00 C-clamp drill jig plus combination square pin hole locator attachment
Package B: $155.00 C-clamp drill jig, combination square Pin hole locator attachment (priced individually below), one 3“ x 1/16 bit, one #29 drill bit, and one 6” combination square
Combination Square Attachment pin hole locator
Companion tool to Drill Guide.
Cost: $45.00 plus shipping $5.00
Metal Scriber
Carbide scriber for marking metal or wood. Large knob adjusts the scribe to fence distance, and the small top knob locks it in place. Tungsten scriber point. It can also be used for scribing lines on the upper forend stock. Adjustable and reversable fence.
Cost: $65.00 plus shipping $5.00
.45 caliber (and greater) Vent Coneing Tool
Very old school tool for forming cone on inside of barrel vent. I have no plans for making this tool in the future. Once is enough.
Cost: $220.00 handles other than boxwood and ebony plus shipping $11.50
$240.00 for Ebony and Boxwood handles plus shipping $11.50
Mainspring Vise
The best available from anyone. Third version 5/8 square body, ¼ ACME thread does main and frizzen by changing jaws with the screw. Fourth version ¾ inch square body 3/8 ACME thread does main and frizzen by changing jaws with a thumb screw. Knob is broached for use with Allen key.
Cost: Third version $85.00 plus shipping $11.50
Fourth version $95.00 plus shipping $11.50
Lock Screwdriver
Primarily used in the field and on the range. Decorative Damascus thumbscrew and correctly sized heat-treated tool steel modern screwdriver point.
Cost $65.00 plus shipping $5.00
Cock Removal Tool
Removes and installs cock from tumbler using screw clamp. The controlled gentle method no hammers required)
Cost: $115.00 plus shipping $11.50
Ram Rod Pipe holder
Holds ram rod pipes when doing finish work.
Cost: $25.00 plus shipping $6.50 (buy all 4 for $80.00, 3 for $60.00, 2 for $40.00) available in 7/16, 3/8, 5/16, ¼ inch sizes. Custom sizes available.
Bit Holder Lock Screwdriver
This tool comes with three Chapman bits that handle all screws on most locks. It is only available in brass and has a knurled handle that is hollow and is used for bit storage. It has been very popular as a range or carry tool.
Cost: $59.00 plus shipping $5.00
