MP-18: 8 pounds of Rock and Roll

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  • @Savchenkov1
    @Savchenkov1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Call yourself "average", Mate, you're a legend!

  • @jonnyrotn66
    @jonnyrotn66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I've been a machinist for over 30 years. My skills transferred over the ages from working on manual equipment to CNC many years ago.
    I also developed a passion for the engineering of firearms in my youth. This video exemplifies not only the respect for historical firearm design and preservation, but more importantly, the craft of the machinist. Much kudos to you for reminding all of us who have ever put tool to metal what the craft can create.

    • @The_Mimewar
      @The_Mimewar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Until a person has TRIED a true machinist work, I don’t think they appreciate what goes into it

    • @The_Mimewar
      @The_Mimewar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I sure didn’t. I scoffed at a guy who wanted $50 to press bearings in a Suzuki spindle. I went home, messed up 2 sets of bearings, then payed him to do
      It

    • @john2359
      @john2359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is some of the worst Machine work I have ever seen sorry but true.

    • @howeyfeltersnatch7702
      @howeyfeltersnatch7702 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@john2359 theres always one in every group.......guess that's you! Lol

  • @2drx4
    @2drx4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I'm impressed. That thing was an absolute mess, they had worked very hard to see that it would never shoot again and you sure proved them wrong.

    • @funstuff2006
      @funstuff2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know someone who has a Bergmann in his collection. Some previous owner de-mil'd it by taking a cutting torch and doing a real bad number to the bolt and receiver. It's enough to make you cry, but it was either that or have the whole thing smelted.

  • @JTHMsonicfan
    @JTHMsonicfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Watching Mark work is akin to watching Da Vinci paint, absolute fine art.

    • @timjames2871
      @timjames2871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know I was watching DaVinci paint last week it was awesome

    • @user-mq1up2fw4r
      @user-mq1up2fw4r 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would definitely appreciate MarineGunBuilder's content.

    • @horrorclose9462
      @horrorclose9462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      DaVinci didn't smoke cigars though.

  • @CalebWayneMcCready
    @CalebWayneMcCready 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As a guy setting up a gunsmithing shop currently getting tooling and FFL and licensing I would love to pay a visit to Marks shop. I can’t get enough of this mans work. A true artist of the trade.

    • @marknovak8255
      @marknovak8255  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      where are you located

    • @CalebWayneMcCready
      @CalebWayneMcCready 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mark Novak I am located in north east Louisiana

  • @biggerbehindthetrigger2814
    @biggerbehindthetrigger2814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That is so cool. I'm a collector and I love that firearm. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend time at the gunsmiths at the gun shop/range that I worked at. I got to do the final firing of the firearms that our gunsmiths fixed and sent a target and brass with the firearms to the customers. I was able to fix a Browning A5 that my dad bought for $2.50 for at a garage sale because they thought 5he barrel was bad and it didn't fire. It turned out that the bolt block was bad and the gunsmiths taught me how to machine the bolt block to get the action to work. I spent about 8 and a half hours to fix it. It would have taken a real gunsmith about a 2 hours to do but they let me do it because they know I love to fix and feel the pride of doing it myself. Nothing beats the feeling of shooting something that you fixed yourself. That's why I have been reloading and casting and powder coating my own bullets. I'm too old to take gunsmithing classes but I still can fix most of the projects that I get. If it is beyond what I'm comfortable doing I take it to a gunsmith that can do it. I never want to do anything that would hurt me. Gunsmiths are here for a reason. Please take your projects to a good gunsmith and your firearm will last for a very long time. Thanks for the great video.

    • @general5104
      @general5104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That comment literally brought a tear to my eye!!! We NEED more folks like you, in this world! Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸

  • @josephthomas8318
    @josephthomas8318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mark, Ian, and Othias are the three best things to ever happen to TH-cam. I havent watched regular TV in years
    Honorable mentions for Mark Felton, Drachinifel, and Indy Neidell too

    • @lefr33man
      @lefr33man 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's TV?

  • @jonlewis7562
    @jonlewis7562 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have 30+ years of working on military firearms. Dude, I am in awe by what you can do!

    • @marknovak8255
      @marknovak8255  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We had fun also....that helps, yes?

  • @robertdeen8741
    @robertdeen8741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was always told, never part between centres. I'm not saying I never do it, just that I was not to.
    You brought back a memory.
    I used to work with a guy who could pretty much make a French horn out of a sheet of brass.
    One day I dropped the parting tool and my partner freeks out.
    I ask what's the problem.
    He says he needs it to finish a valve he's making.
    I tell him not to worry, I'll grind a new one.
    He looks at me puzzled and asks if I can really make one.
    I point and say, well I made that one didn't I.
    The taught this guy how to make a French horn from scratch, but not how to grind bits. I thought that very odd.
    Guess I was very lucky because in my early 20s I worked with a great old gentleman who taught me how to grind bits, sharpen drill bits among other things.
    So much to learn and such little time.

    • @ScottKenny1978
      @ScottKenny1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When I was learning how to fix airplanes, one of the first things we had to make was a punch from a bolt to remove the garlock seal from a mechanical tachometer drive. We also had to retemper a cut down chisel.
      I can't imagine not learning how to make the tools you need!

  • @dacian.dan.13
    @dacian.dan.13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Mark, if you were the standard for "an average guy" then most of us would fall somewhere between cavemen and crash test dummies.

    • @samrodian919
      @samrodian919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said! I couldn't have put that better myself Daniel

  • @baileycooper5616
    @baileycooper5616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You might be an average machinist...You might be an average wood worker, but you are an outstanding gunsmith. Great video and channel.

  • @13612
    @13612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Pat yourself on the back! This isn't something anyone average can do. That took a commitment and skill set that is not "average"!

  • @jimvandemoter6961
    @jimvandemoter6961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Mark, you are way too modest. You are most definitely not an average machinist. What you did to restore that gun was remarkable. Thank you for sharing.

    • @ScottKenny1978
      @ScottKenny1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seriously.
      I don't think there's more than 10 gunsmiths in the country that would be able to do that repair without fracking it up.

  • @HKSlapActual
    @HKSlapActual 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The most dangerous peter griffin

  • @dennisbartoskewitz7847
    @dennisbartoskewitz7847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You may say you're "average" in some areas, but you are way above average in your talents. Another great job and I really enjoy your in- depth explanation of all the processes. People like you, Sir, who demonstrate their excellence in their skills don't have to do anything but exhibit how well they do any job. All such folks in your category are usually modest about themselves.

  • @donaldmonroe8503
    @donaldmonroe8503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You remind me of my father, a machinist, and you are not average. Thank you very much.

  • @JaredBallou
    @JaredBallou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "average machinist"
    that's some serious modesty my dude, this was a masterful restoration on all counts.

  • @Cmoth040
    @Cmoth040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    "A hydraulic lunch with some ribs to wash the beer down"... that's hilarious.

  • @Je3perscre3pers
    @Je3perscre3pers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This makes me so comfortable to hear you say you are an average everything. Im wanting to start gunsmithing and Im kinda scared of failing but at the same time im a disabled vet with nothing but time on my hands.

    • @noeeon9910
      @noeeon9910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do it bro, look up lutys book expedient firearms. Semper fi

    • @Je3perscre3pers
      @Je3perscre3pers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@noeeon9910 got my ffl in the mail in November (: just been tooling up

    • @miguelsolo6810
      @miguelsolo6810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never fear bro, you go for it full tilt boogie.

  • @jeffrobodine4540
    @jeffrobodine4540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My Grandfather was a tool and Die man also. He is up in heaven smiling down on ur Great Vid! Good stuff. Im now a sub. 👍👍

  • @sdhlkfhalkjgd
    @sdhlkfhalkjgd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great exhibition of mechanical resurrection! That little quote at the end... "I haven't felt like I've been around 100% competent people since I was on that submarine." Man, I gotta tell ya, that quote hit home.

  • @tommyholloway7499
    @tommyholloway7499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is a pleasure to see a true craftsman bring back such a beautiful piece of history. Good job .

  • @Erdanya
    @Erdanya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm just some Dutch guy who doesn't own any guns because I consider it too much of a hassle Vs. what I can do with them here... But the fascination for their history and mechanics is there, and you, sir, are doing some marvelous stuff I wish I could.
    It's wonderful to watch the work you do come to life, and see something that mangled be restored.

  • @drubradley8821
    @drubradley8821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Something tells me, that I wasn't the only one smiling the entire time while watching this one... THIS WAS COOL!!!!!

    • @marknovak8255
      @marknovak8255  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks. Spread the word please.

  • @urberuerperlerder6225
    @urberuerperlerder6225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just subscribed, as a uk resident and a non gun owner I just want to say, even if you don’t like guns
    The comprehensive detail on woodworking restoration and mechanical restoration is incredible. Lots to learn, thank you!

  • @jeffreyplum5259
    @jeffreyplum5259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is clear artistry. Much of that barrel blank ends up in the chip tray. Sir your insights tie the whole package together. God bless you.

  • @seanbaker9796
    @seanbaker9796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I watched this 3 times last time it was uploaded. I gladly watched it again 2 more. Thanks Mark and Bruno.

  • @e.z.hernandez6378
    @e.z.hernandez6378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All I have to say is men like you and Mark Serbu are what separate the novices from the masters. Doing the work putting back together what was rendered as neutered, inoperable... destroyed. Pure skill and attention to detail that you make seem effortless. Thank you for bringing this rare endangered masterpiece back to life she deserved it.

  • @terrywarner8657
    @terrywarner8657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    @Mark, you mentioned something at the ending that rang true. You felt safer on a properly controlled firing range than on the drive to it. And that was a feeling you hadn't felt since being on the sub. Military people are accustomed to working with and trusting others in something that an old friend of mine called vertical competency. That is one sense of pride and professionalism that too few people get to feel.

  • @DougFrantz
    @DougFrantz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Oh yeah, no ones ever gonna be able to shoot that again" - Welder who didn't know Mark would save the day.

  • @phillipbrewster6058
    @phillipbrewster6058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are not just a machinist you are a metal magician so very very talented. Great job protecting our antiques!!!

  • @PMMM9
    @PMMM9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great job, I have to admit that I found myself literally hold my breath through some of your work... Thank you for putting this video up.

  • @Frank-Thoresen
    @Frank-Thoresen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mark has a great craftsmanship and real humor. That is a great mix 👍🏻

    • @joshuazoldschool4720
      @joshuazoldschool4720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love a vuy who knows what an honor it is to work on such an iconic piece of firearms history....and the fact I think the russians had an edict stating that a firearm in developement should have no more parts than its maker has fingers and toes.🥴👍

  • @mrfancypanzer549
    @mrfancypanzer549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was reading a popular mechanics from the 50s or 60s and there was an ad for MP-18s that were deactivated by welding, im guessing this one was from one of those sales.

    • @POKEMANZZ3
      @POKEMANZZ3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      what issue if i may ask? interested to see this add.

  • @me200342
    @me200342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are a freaking wizard mr Novak! Awesome work.

  • @aric5011
    @aric5011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I haven't had a TH-cam video this long keep my full attention, all the way through, for a very long time. Excellent!

  • @frogmanpipes9561
    @frogmanpipes9561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I sure wish I had you for shop class in highschool. I might have learned something.

    • @CaptShocker
      @CaptShocker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That would have been awesome.
      I was fortunate that they taught us to do drawings (iso and plans) in shop, and it's in use now as I am a plumber. Some real metal shop like that would have been invaluable later on in life.
      Wish kids these days still all had shop. Many don't.

    • @frogmanpipes9561
      @frogmanpipes9561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CaptShocker yeah even though my first 2 years. I had a bone head for an instructor. It was his last two years before retirement. And he just didn't care about the students anymore. My second two years of metal shop I had a instructor that was very passionate about passing on his knowledge. kids nowadays don't even have shot glass like that it's real sad. I'm an equipment operator now. And we we have laborers that when they started they didn't even know how to use a shovel.

    • @damnits2200
      @damnits2200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I actually had shop class.

    • @gillisBR549
      @gillisBR549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely!!

  • @57WillysCJ
    @57WillysCJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Full auto next to a muzzle loader. A picture of the arc of innovation and really not far a part in time.

    • @supermoon1430
      @supermoon1430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fr

    • @phoenixrising4573
      @phoenixrising4573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you think about it, in 58 years we went from the first man in a working airplane, to a man flying in space...
      It's amazing how fast technology moves when their are people driving it that have passion. It tends to grow so rapidly, then stagnate, then grow again.

  • @tomislavkefecek4443
    @tomislavkefecek4443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Outstanding! edge of the seat industrial action I could have sat through that in real time. that you took on a job like this takes a lot of workshop courage, i hope you post the rest of the restoration. You performed historical CPR to the MP18. Thank you.

  • @wolfy9005
    @wolfy9005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    12:15 milling cutter used as a drill bit has no side loads anyway, it's just a flat bottom drill which have no issues in drill chucks(obvs). If a 30mm+ spade bit for wood can go in a drill chuck, a 12mm end mill is no dramas. Only issue is using it to mill sideways, then it has a habit of coming loose(from what I see, anyway)

  • @chiroptera6215
    @chiroptera6215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's awkward moment when some one ruined perfection to make a movie prop. And then. .. Mark saved it..👌

  • @SaorAlba1970
    @SaorAlba1970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    for someone that's meant to be average you did some great work

  • @Paladin1873
    @Paladin1873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw your work the first time you made a video on it, and watching this again still gives me the willies. I've done a few similar pucker jobs, but never on anything this valuable. Keeping the boring bar loose in the Jacobs chuck was a clever idea.

  • @mauricestevenson5740
    @mauricestevenson5740 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mr Novak's comment about the feeling of comfortable security on a shooting range as compared to driving on the open road is SO TRUE. I KNOW that feeling. And certain people who think they have a right (they are wrong) to constrain my preferred sporting activities again and again AND AGAIN and take that feeling away from me because these activities are (allegedly) DANGEROUS can take a long walk off the end of a short pier.
    I saw this restoration the first time it was put up. Loved it then, loved it again.

  • @jamescaldwell2095
    @jamescaldwell2095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Little tip. Don't touch the work with your tungsten. It damages the tips and gives you an unstable arc. You can get much smoother results by swiping your filler rod across quickly. It will bridge the gap between the tungsten and the weldament. It makes much extremely brief contact and gives you a better result. Little practice and you'll be golden. It makes a huge difference, especially on larger welds.

    • @general5104
      @general5104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And it will Light you up, in the process! It did me every time! Now I do Mig, Stick AC & dc, Oxy/Actlyn, welding, and Plasma cutting. Dern TIG.! I have NEVER tigged and not got the heck shocked out of myself. Now, I'm dang near 70 and still have the memory of a TIG bite! It Hertz about like 3 phase does! 😜

  • @danbusey
    @danbusey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a craftsman! My dad was a gunsmith and I spent hours in his shop watching him. Thank you for allowing us do do the same.

  • @bobcumbers3624
    @bobcumbers3624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Mark for all the content you have posted, I have learned a great deal just from watching your videos, there is nothing average about your skills sir.
    Especially if you consider all that you have accomplished in your videos.
    I'm 61 years old and only hope to be able to replicate in some reasonable fashion on all I have learned from your videos. I'm retiring soon and have amassed a collection of rusted and busted junk out of garage sales and basements and am planning on putting to the test what I have learned, with hopes of making some shooters but moreover with making some decent looking wall hangers in my scopes.
    I hope this finds you well as you have inspired not only myself but I'm sure a great many of us.

  • @ponthis1
    @ponthis1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mark have I mentioned in the past, that with twenty years of gunsmithing under my belt. you are still my hero! I love the work you do.

  • @Petebuiltmobilewelding
    @Petebuiltmobilewelding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for saving this piece of history! You do phenomenal work 👌🏻

  • @trzmielnik3208
    @trzmielnik3208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Man Peter griffin got a MP18

    • @WhattAreYouSaying
      @WhattAreYouSaying 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And Stan Smith from American Dad has a Sten Mk5. It was in his weapon closet in one episode.

  • @chzzyg2698
    @chzzyg2698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't even have a pony in the show, and I was on the edge of my seat the whole episode. Nice work! If I was the original owner I'd keep it as a bull barrel and take it prairie dog hunting.

  • @calvinsmith9410
    @calvinsmith9410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    man you are not just average at anything you do that was an awesome build!

  • @gyromurphy
    @gyromurphy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad TH-cam recommended this video to me.. finally something worth while!
    You know your stuff so I'll definitely be tuning in often.

  • @crushboss
    @crushboss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There was nothing "average" in this video my friend, only skill and craftsmanship; outstanding work.

  • @rickyb6086
    @rickyb6086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I knew this older woman whose grandfather served in WW2. She was very wealthy and during one night at her house, she showed me a gun that looked like this. I'm not sure if it was the same kind of gun, but she told me her grandfather brought it back from the war. She also told me that it's illegal to own, since it's a fully automatic machine gun. I got to hold it, and I vividly remember the weight and look of the barrel, it looks identical to the one in this video. Very cool gun, indeed.

    • @Waldemarvonanhalt
      @Waldemarvonanhalt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That might have been an MP 41, which was used by rear-line units in WW2 and it kind of resembles MP 18s, which would've been rare even in the 1940's.

    • @adksherm
      @adksherm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Id go find that old lady! Lol

  • @mohammedcohen
    @mohammedcohen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ...a $100K machining master class free on TH-cam...thank you Mark!!! I worked as the 'production control' rep for a while in the sheet metal/machine shop at Sikorsky Aircraft WPB, FL, facility and was fascinated at the skill of the machinists who could take a chunk of T6 or T7 aluminum and make it into a working part with all its complex angles & cuts...wish I'd become a machinist insteadda getting two (practically useless) degrees...

  • @dusanmileusnic3034
    @dusanmileusnic3034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a real pleasure to watch your video. There are better machinists, welders and gunsmiths! but I highly doubt that they would be able to do what you did. You explained all the operations in great detail, you can see exactly how much you love what you do. Respect.

    • @rogerdevero8726
      @rogerdevero8726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "There are better machinists, welders and gunsmiths!" Let me guess, YOU are one of them. Spare us, Mr Narcissist.

    • @AustinRBa
      @AustinRBa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rogerdevero8726 Re-watch 28:33 and then perhaps reconsider your comment.

  • @bruceandrews8835
    @bruceandrews8835 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mark, I'm telling you that what I have observed over the years is you are way above average. Keep up the excellent work. GOD bless.

  • @DocHuard
    @DocHuard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Average isn't a word is use to describe anything I've learned about you so far. 👍

    • @peterlovett5841
      @peterlovett5841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely agree - there is nothing average about the skill and knowledge that Mark puts into his work. I wish to hell I was that average.

  • @wintonhudelson2252
    @wintonhudelson2252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very cool and thank you for saving the MP18. BTW, far above average work, you've done an excellent job!

  • @donfillenworth1721
    @donfillenworth1721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done! I bet that was a thrill to shoot. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dennismcclintock3154
    @dennismcclintock3154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark you are a true craftsman you gun smithing skills are off the chart watching what you did has peaked my interest in more of your videos great job

  • @RedHawkWarrior
    @RedHawkWarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, you need to stop: "below average." You are well above average in all of those fields. You might do some things unconventionally, but that shows just how brilliant you are as a gunsmith. You know all the processes and you seem to make them work flawlessly. Please keep up the great work!

  • @frankbranson8926
    @frankbranson8926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It's like if "puff the magic dragon" had a TH-cam channel. They tell me your not real , yet here u are ! Cheers mate

  • @scottcampbell2836
    @scottcampbell2836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Average? You can think in 3d. Many people cant comprehend such thinking. And you are persistent and thorough. All of your attributes combined make you above average. Dont puff your self up like an nfl or nba clown, be you be cool be humble and strive always for perfection. And never sell yourself short

    • @general5104
      @general5104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't have said it any better! The fellow is AMAZING. I've turned a lot of shavings, in my life! I trained since I was 8 years old, in my Dad's machine shop and worked up to a Tool & Die maker and Tool Designer, working in a Job-Shop setting, also repairing farm equipment and lengthening/shortening drive shafts and the like, till the bottom dropped out in the 70's and I changed professions to Electrician. I still did metal work, more as a hobby, but watching stuff like this still makes my liver quiver! 😀.This fellow know what he's doing! He's got my respect! Bill of Tn. 🇺🇸

  • @camerongraves8398
    @camerongraves8398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad to see someone repair something so rare ill probably only get to see these in games such a beautiful piece of history thanks for sharing

  • @Ulani101
    @Ulani101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I guess that trashing your skills is your right. After all, if anyone should be allowed to insult you, it's you; but you, Sir, are what we English describe as 'bloody good' at what you do.
    Keep on being bloody good at it. 👍

  • @chrisgutierrez5952
    @chrisgutierrez5952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A man of many talents, master of all. You sir are an inspiration to all of us up and coming gunsmiths and hobbyists. I pray that I can become half as talented as you are. Keep the videos coming, cant wait for the next one.

  • @hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476
    @hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Regarding "average"... This awsome episode, had me sweating MORE than the 'average' suspense / action movie!!.
    So many thanks & Blessings to Master Mark Novak for your priceless generosity, sharing your wealth of ingenuity, vast experience + creativity!!.
    🤗🇺🇲🙏🙏🙏

    • @samrodian919
      @samrodian919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't forget Mark's priceless very dry humour!

  • @ArloFSE
    @ArloFSE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really enjoy watching the work you do to bring life back to these firearms.

  • @mtehowardmsgt
    @mtehowardmsgt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Below average, MY ARSE! Just watching your prowess on the lathe was spectacular. I too am going to mix hydraulics, beer and ribs and savor this whole ANVIL. Bravo Zulu, my friend!

  • @darrenmcwhiney3220
    @darrenmcwhiney3220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't sell yourself short, I never got to machinist but I was an apprentice for a few years, training with some of the best, even tool makers and you appear to be very capable to me. Anyone wanting to learn should be privileged to train along side you, I would! God Bless you and yours!😇👏

  • @frankstrimel5869
    @frankstrimel5869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Anything can be accomplished if one uses his or her brains and adds a little bit of precious commodity we all call time

  • @therealkillerb7643
    @therealkillerb7643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job; interesting and informative commentary and this viewer is impressed.

  • @jonathanstein1783
    @jonathanstein1783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love it! Restoring this from a welded hunk of metal to a working firearm is IMHO, epic!

  • @mikenovember5884
    @mikenovember5884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow amazing! Showed up in my recommended so glad I watched. You are a wordsmithing gunsmithing narrator you definitely break it all down.

  • @mikescott1090
    @mikescott1090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mark, I surmise that you are a man of many accomplishments but what you have so humbly achieved here is truly wonderful. My hat is off to you.
    (P.S. The hammer of my MP44 has this teensy crack in it…)

    • @dakkadakka9189
      @dakkadakka9189 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have a legitimate mp44 ?

  • @jadoubleu6087
    @jadoubleu6087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey partner all them people that keep running hate on your comment channel don't make any sense you're a lot of fun to watch I really enjoy watching you rebuild a gun keep them running man keep them running

  • @Doja421
    @Doja421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First video I've seen of yours. Not disappointed. Will be subbing and watching more. Keep up the great work!

  • @taterporkchop
    @taterporkchop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't watched an Anvil episode in a long time. I almost forgot how relaxing they are for me. Thanks Mark; it's been a long year.

  • @ShotGuntomy
    @ShotGuntomy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is one of my favorite videos and I think it's the frist one I ever watched

  • @wadeeubanks4560
    @wadeeubanks4560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is nothing average about you, you are a genius when it comes to gunsmiths. The knowledge you possess blows me away. Love your channel and all the amazing ideas you are willing to share with your viewing audience.

  • @jordanhorst6
    @jordanhorst6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    An average machinist doesn't have the task management skills and ingenuity that you have. Don't sell yourself short.

    • @Brez1969
      @Brez1969 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he was kidding

  • @ryandeweese363
    @ryandeweese363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best gunsmithing videos ive seen in awhile...excellent job!!

  • @regularguy8110
    @regularguy8110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have to confess that when you pulled that back plate, spring and bolt group the first thing that popped into my head was how much the set up reminded me of a MK-19 Grenade Launcher and an M-9 Grease Gun.

    • @kurtmogensen4815
      @kurtmogensen4815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the grease gun /sten is a simplified version of a mp18

  • @dougankrum3328
    @dougankrum3328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ....04:00.... those are some really awesome versatile cutters...designed for a mag-base drill...but they work for other stuff...
    I've never thought about working with guns....but I've always been the maintenance guy....breaks down, I fix it....wide variety of small skills...I like watching how other guys do it now...I'm 73...'retired'....but still work on my own Corvette and Harley.

  • @tk3839
    @tk3839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job restoring a piece of history

  • @nicklewis1850
    @nicklewis1850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never seen this channel before, didn't even plan on watching past 5 minutes. Now i'm hooked.

    • @klausuhlig7141
      @klausuhlig7141 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was going to say the same thing, sure nice to se guys like that still around,

  • @jimwiskus8862
    @jimwiskus8862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Average………no not even close. If I had a fraction of your knowledge I’d consider myself something. This video has been a total joy to see a wrong righted. I am also thrilled that you take the young up & coming gunsmiths and pour into them. Thank you Mark! I am truly in awe of your talents.

  • @sabre0smile
    @sabre0smile 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sad to see it in such a state. It's a shame you couldn't rescue more of the original pieces but damn I'm surprised you rescued as much as you did.
    Stellar work, sir. Made my day.

  • @dapsapsrp
    @dapsapsrp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I was as average or below average as you are at the things you mentioned at the end of the video. Meticulous and masterful work, sir.

  • @TomLongusa
    @TomLongusa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so envious...not just for the full auto fun but for you having a machine shop.
    I had to fight to get into a Pratt & Whitney machinist course at a local Tech school.
    I’m a white male and they were only taking other ethnicities &/or females.
    Even though I scored near the top in their pre- entrance aptitude test...
    Long story short, after getting a rejection letter I raised a fuss and demanded
    a shot if anyone dropped out. I did finally get in, graduated #1 in course, just
    before Pratt & Whitney went on strike. Life took me in other directions which did
    work out well but I would still love to have my own little machine shop in my retiring
    years. Especially since I’ve been into guns since rifle team in high school & the military.
    Time to make some more money I guess.
    Great video, you reignited a spark that’s been smoldering for allot of years.
    (close to 40yrs anyway)

  • @anthonyakers6374
    @anthonyakers6374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    seems TH-cam is recommending this to a lot of people glad it is too

    • @j.t.brunner7452
      @j.t.brunner7452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of interest in firearms right now, wonder why?

  • @johnniecaldwell1130
    @johnniecaldwell1130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are Kidding Me!! I only give complements to the most competent individuals & those who know what the hell they’re doing!!! I’m always amazed at watching what you do and it’s an acquired skill set that you’ve taken to another level!! ❤️🤍💙👍👍
    U deserve a lot credit for you work!!

  • @user-ix3en1zd7n
    @user-ix3en1zd7n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i have to say this man reminds me of every good wood shop teacher i ever had , this guys awesome

  • @ryanhunter6444
    @ryanhunter6444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You sir are one hell of gunsmith

  • @littlejake3647
    @littlejake3647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm was a Seabee in the Navy 1967-1971. The Seabee moto is "Can Do".You sir "Can Do" and should have been a Seabee. Thank you for sharing the resurrection of a piece of history.

  • @jameskirk3
    @jameskirk3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Funny that most folks don't realize that many guns want to be full auto. We have to use hammer disconnects etc to make them stop shooting more than one shot per trigger pull.

    • @SomeGuyInSandy
      @SomeGuyInSandy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So you are saying that most guns want to Rock and Roll!

  • @joshdyer806
    @joshdyer806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Narration! I held my breath while watching the cut. Subscribed.

  • @kevinjohnson7300
    @kevinjohnson7300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    He is like a gun savvy Peter Griffin

    • @lemonaid8678
      @lemonaid8678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂🤣😂

    • @joeestes8114
      @joeestes8114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome job of fixing other people's mistakes!

    • @xmanhoe
      @xmanhoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best comment ever 🤣

    • @misfitlife5417
      @misfitlife5417 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao 🤣 hell yeah always knew Peter was republican, there’s no way a libtard or democomunazi would know how to do any of that let alone not call every rifle a AK or AR

    • @thewizardofcroagz394
      @thewizardofcroagz394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haaannnnnn