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Welding a Broken Tang
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Mark Douglas
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May 9, 2022 - 8:51 pm
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An early 1895 recently came into the shop with a broken upper tang.  I thought there might be an interest in seeing how that repair is made.  Mark

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May 10, 2022 - 1:20 pm
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Mark,  As always, I marvel at your hands!  Just love watching you work!  Tim

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May 10, 2022 - 10:42 pm
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 Mark,

 You are a true gunsmith. Thanks for sharing. Tom

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Thanks Guys!  That’s certainly not my favorite repair.  It’s a lot of pressure knowing if I screw it up, I’ve ruined a receiver.  I was certainly relieved when it turned out OK.  Mark

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Good job, glad it turned out well. I think we’ve all seen the brazed-up “horse wreck” repairs. I can only imagine the challenge “repairing” that ‘repair” presents. 

Congrats on the rain, couldn’t help but notice how happy that “background noise” made you. 

 

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Mark,

Very interesting to watch.  I can see how intricate and time consuming a repair like that is.  You are a true professional.

Al

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Great video Mark, keep them coming.  Always a joy to watch. 

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Beautiful work. Amazing job Mark!

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