Seminar DVDs/VHS Videotapes
Taping of seminars was done by the Guild Historian. Seminars are $35 each including postage. 1997 DVD 2 is an additional $5 for the booklet.
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Seminars are available on VHS by special request.
- 2010: Checkering Layout Techniques by Paul Lindke. Instruction includes borders and ribbons. Includes 2008 Ribbon Checkering by Gary Goudy. A 20 minute DVD of Ribbon Checkering instruction and demonstration by Gary Goudy. Interview with makers of the ACGG #26 Firearms Project, a .470 Double Rifle.
- 2010: Highlights from the Nugget Exhibition. Includes interviews with Joe Balickie, Bob Snapp, Denis Reece, Joe Seeley, Ron Scott, Doug Mann, Glenn Fewless and Craig Libhart on Firearm #25.
- 2009: Highlights from Silver Legacy Exhibition. Interviews with ACGG Firearm Project #24 team, Education Fund pair of rifles by John Maxson. Jack O’Connor’s .270 is displayed.
- 2008-2009: Cover Decelerator Pad with Pigskin by Gary Goudy. A 23 minute DVD of instruction and demonstration by Gary Goudy. Plus a presentation on how Gary lays out ribbon checkering patterns.
- 2007: Exhibition Walkabout Interviews with 2007 rifle project team AC GG Firearm #22 and Chuck Grace regarding the ACGG Education Foundation Rifle Project.
- 2006: Publicizing Your Work with Photography by writer Tom Turpin.
- 2005 Part 1: Veiners by John Vest. Discussion of the use of veiners in cutting checkering patterns.
- 2005 Part 2: Stock Finishing by Steve Nelson. 45 minutes.
- 2004: State of the Trade. Personal experiences from the careers of Jerry Fisher, Dietrich Apel and Bob Snapp.
- 2003: TIG Welding Tips by Jack Belk. Mr. Belk presents an outstanding presentation and question and answer period on aspects of welding for the gunsmith/gunmaker.
- 2002: Gun Photography by Mr. Mustafa Bilal of Turk’s Head Productions, Inc. Mr. Bilal is widely recognized as the top photographer of firearms today. He shares his information about photographic needs and proper setup for good results.
- 2001: Bolt Knobs by Mr. Ralph Bone. Engraver Ralph Bone shares his expertise on bolt knob engraving and tips. Also included is an open discussion on various topics, including barrel lining with Bob Snapp and Michael Ullman.
- 2000: Rust Bluing by Mr. J. Peter Mazur. Pete Mazur is well known for his restoration efforts on fine shotguns and rifles. He shares his knowledge on rust bluing. Includes portino of 1988 seminar with Graham Bostick.
- 1997 – Tape 1: Color Case Hardening by Mr. John Hackley. Mr. Hackley shared his experience, tricks, puzzles, and frustrations. Includes 24-minutes in Mr. Hackley’s Blue Springs, MO shop as well as the seminar presentation. Additional feature includes Pete Mazur in 1989 in his shop demonstrating Nitre blue.
- 1996-1997 – Tape 2: The Fitting of Gunstocks. Part 1: The Sporting Rifle by Mr. James Tucker. Mr. Tucker does a 44-minute segment on proper rifle stock fitting. Part 2: Shotgun Stock Fitting by Mr. Hugh P. de Pentheny O’Kelly. Mr. O’Kelly present a very thorough study on a sequential approach to achieving the correct fit for a client. Includes 20-page booklet. Additional interviews with Paul Dressel and Bob Snapp discussing specific firearms.
- 1995: Action Tightening by Mr. Pete Mazur. Mr. Mazur is well known for his restoration work and as the metalsmith on the ACGG #10 firearm, a 20 ga. L.C. Smith. The seminar presented deals with the techniques of putting shotgun barrels back on the face.
- 1995: Self Promotion by Mr. Ed Aubert. Mr. Aubert has been a stockmaker for several years and also has lectured professionally on the project of promoting oneself. His presentation is focused on ways to increase exposure and business in the gunsmithing trade.
- 1993: Restoration by Mr. J. Peter Mazur. Information necessary for proper restoration techniques and working with your gunsmith. 116 minutes.
- 1989: Business by the Numbers by Mr. J. Peter Mazur. Mr. Mazur shares his business experience working for Jenkins Enterprises and as an independent gunsmith, providing realistic business practices.
- Guild History: The Bob Snapp Show. TV interviews from 1992, 1994, 2010 interview. Excerpts from 2004, 1988 Snapp discussing chambering (our first video).
- Guild History: Fred Wells. Master gunmaker interview at his home in 1993.
