Denver area FAL mechanic????

Don D. · May 30, 2002, 09:03

Need someone in the Denver area to install barrel on a G-1 and a Imbel for me. Will pay pay going rates as I didn't want to invest in the tools to do it right just right now. Any recommendations??

THanks,
Don D.

marauder · May 31, 2002, 00:00

Don,

I might be able to assist you with the barreling and head spacing. Email me at krambor1@yahoo.com. I live on the north side of Denver.

Mark

dirtshooter · May 31, 2002, 18:50

I'd be too afraid to work on someone else's rifle. If something went wrong I'd be in trouble (not to mention I'd feel bad

). I did my own L1A1 and I did my own brakes on my truck. I've never been brave enough to do anyone else's.

Besides, my vise bends a lot easier than it used to. I think the last barrel removal was almost too much for the little thing.

I haven't met anyone personally in the Denver area who's into FALs. Doesn't seem to be a big enthusiast area.

I think a lot of people around Denver buy guns and hide at home waiting for an opportunity to enforce their 'Make my day law' rights.

When you get it all put together maybe post some pics?

Later,
Chuck

Oh, I'm in Aurora.

jerrymrc · May 31, 2002, 21:05

Don, I can loan you a receiver wrench and gauges if you want. Marauder
is closer than me since i live in the springs. There is nothing like
timing your first one. Chuck

We do not do that down here
in el-paso county. I think your comment might apply in Gunbarrel

Or commerce city!!!!! One of these days we all are going to get together and have some fun....

dirtshooter · May 31, 2002, 21:55

Yes, The Springs is a nice place. West of here (I think it was some mountain place out 285 somewhere) I saw a sign out front of a house saying something like: Beware! Make my day law in effect! I never forgot the sign but I can't remember exactly where that house was.
Colorado Springs is very different, and in a lot (most) of ways nicer, than Denver. There seems to be a generally nicer culture. Colo. Spgs. seems like a cleaner city than the Denver area. I think the Air Force Academy has a lot to do with it.

Commerce City, North Central Denver, Central/North Aurora (out east Colfax), seems like some odd parts of town are spreading. There are some seedy areas around here. I understand it's not nearly as bad as some of L.A. or N.Y. or Austin. I've never been there.

I don't have one of the regular receiver wrenches. I made one of my own from a steel plate and a dremel. I didn't scratch my receiver but I don't think I'd want to risk put it on someone else's receiver.

I haven't fired my L1A1 yet. I need to get it out and see if it actually works!

jerrymc:
I found some 3/16" rod in a lumber/hardware store that wasn't too expensive. I did the 2 rod method of barrel timing.

P.S. Austin, L.A., & N.Y, please don't trash me too hard. I'm sure they have some nice areas too. It's just a couple of bad apples I've heard about.

(how's that for a milktoast way for me to weasle out of a confrontation?

)

Danomite45 · June 01, 2002, 02:25

Don,
there is a shop in Wheat Ridge that does a real fine job on FAL's.

Gunsmoke Custom Gunsmithing
3650 Wadsworth Blvd.
Wheat Ridge, Co

We're a little over a mile south of I 70 on Wadsworth Blvd, just Past 38th.

give us a call (303) 456- .45.45

Yours Truly,
Daniel Churchill

May 30, 2002, 09:03	#1
Don D. Registered FALaholic #: 5149 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 22	Denver area FAL mechanic???? Need someone in the Denver area to install barrel on a G-1 and a Imbel for me. Will pay pay going rates as I didn't want to invest in the tools to do it right just right now. Any recommendations?? THanks, Don D.

May 31, 2002, 18:50	#3
dirtshooter Registered FALaholic #: 4888 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 411	I'd be too afraid to work on someone else's rifle. If something went wrong I'd be in trouble (not to mention I'd feel bad ). I did my own L1A1 and I did my own brakes on my truck. I've never been brave enough to do anyone else's. Besides, my vise bends a lot easier than it used to. I think the last barrel removal was almost too much for the little thing. I haven't met anyone personally in the Denver area who's into FALs. Doesn't seem to be a big enthusiast area. I think a lot of people around Denver buy guns and hide at home waiting for an opportunity to enforce their 'Make my day law' rights. When you get it all put together maybe post some pics? Later, Chuck Oh, I'm in Aurora. __________________ " The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. " --Ralph Waldo Emerson

May 31, 2002, 21:55	#5
dirtshooter Registered FALaholic #: 4888 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 411	Yes, The Springs is a nice place. West of here (I think it was some mountain place out 285 somewhere) I saw a sign out front of a house saying something like: Beware! Make my day law in effect! I never forgot the sign but I can't remember exactly where that house was. Colorado Springs is very different, and in a lot (most) of ways nicer, than Denver. There seems to be a generally nicer culture. Colo. Spgs. seems like a cleaner city than the Denver area. I think the Air Force Academy has a lot to do with it. Commerce City, North Central Denver, Central/North Aurora (out east Colfax), seems like some odd parts of town are spreading. There are some seedy areas around here. I understand it's not nearly as bad as some of L.A. or N.Y. or Austin. I've never been there. I don't have one of the regular receiver wrenches. I made one of my own from a steel plate and a dremel. I didn't scratch my receiver but I don't think I'd want to risk put it on someone else's receiver. I haven't fired my L1A1 yet. I need to get it out and see if it actually works! jerrymc: I found some 3/16" rod in a lumber/hardware store that wasn't too expensive. I did the 2 rod method of barrel timing. P.S. Austin, L.A., & N.Y, please don't trash me too hard. I'm sure they have some nice areas too. It's just a couple of bad apples I've heard about. (how's that for a milktoast way for me to weasle out of a confrontation? ) __________________ " The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. " --Ralph Waldo Emerson Last edited by dirtshooter; May 31, 2002 at 23:29.

June 01, 2002, 02:25	#6
Danomite45 Registered FALaholic #: 6227 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wheat Ridge, Colorado Posts: 16	Don, there is a shop in Wheat Ridge that does a real fine job on FAL's. Gunsmoke Custom Gunsmithing 3650 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, Co We're a little over a mile south of I 70 on Wadsworth Blvd, just Past 38th. give us a call (303) 456- .45.45 Yours Truly, Daniel Churchill __________________ 1Peter5:8

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May 31, 2002, 00:00	#2
marauder Registered FALaholic #: 5527 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO and Ponca City, OK Posts: 2	Don, I might be able to assist you with the barreling and head spacing. Email me at krambor1@yahoo.com. I live on the north side of Denver. Mark

May 31, 2002, 21:05	#4
jerrymrc Registered FALaholic #: 2331 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: colorado springs Posts: 4,878	Don, I can loan you a receiver wrench and gauges if you want. Marauder is closer than me since i live in the springs. There is nothing like timing your first one. Chuck We do not do that down here in el-paso county. I think your comment might apply in Gunbarrel Or commerce city!!!!! One of these days we all are going to get together and have some fun....