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Step inside the bench of Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks with Gene Kelly, President of the American Gunsmithing Institute, in this exclusive episode of Over the Gunsmith’s Shoulder.

You’ll watch real, unfiltered gunsmithing in action — as Ken diagnoses, repairs, and explains each step of the process. This isn’t theory. It’s the real work of a master craftsman showing you what decades of experience look like. If you want to think and work like a pro, this session shows the inspection, part fabrication, fit, and function check that separate guesswork from craftsmanship.

If you’re serious about becoming a professional gunsmith — or just want to go deeper into the craft — this series gives you a front-row seat to how the experts think, troubleshoot, and repair firearms with precision and skill.

What You’ll Learn:
How to diagnose mechanical issues fast
Real repair workflow from a professional bench
Pro tips for avoiding costly mistakes
The mindset behind expert-level craftsmanship

Timestamps
00:00 — Intro with Gene Kelly
01:29 — Suspect broken spring and initial checks
02:59 — Confirm failure and plan the repair
04:31 — Intake notes and repair scope
05:59 — Prep parts and peening strategy
07:30 — Move to vise and tooling setup
09:00 — Lathe and thread considerations
10:30 — Controlled material removal
12:00 — Pin vs punch choices for drift work
13:30 — When to machine a precise pin
15:00 — Freeing a tight component safely
16:30 — Assess length and fit tolerances
17:59 — Edge cleanup and deburr
19:30 — Progressive bending and shaping
21:01 — Straighten the major bend and refine
22:31 — Production vs one-off repair logic
24:02 — Final bend and seat alignment
25:31 — Fit feels right, final checks and wrap