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Posted: 9/24/2018 3:33:50 PM EDT
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I recently purchased a blem barrel from a vendor that had it marked down due to broken drill bit in the front sight sight taper pin hole. I bought it at a good price but discovered it was more than I could handle without trashing the barrel. I sent it to John Thomas with his suggestion that he would cut the old sight off and install a new sight. I received my barrel back in 7 days with the work completed and complete. Mr. Thomas is a wizard who has has magical powers. I don't know how he can do it so fast but I plan on sending him some more barrels soon. I highly recommend his work. Mad skills he has.... |
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Posted: 9/24/2018 6:35:51 PM EDT
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Talented man, fast as fast can be! |
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Posted: 9/24/2018 6:58:13 PM EDT
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My first experience with him was sending this barrel to be cut and pinned. Had it back in a week. Called me the day he received it to verify something and mailed it out later that same day.
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Posted: 9/24/2018 8:31:24 PM EDT
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I said some stuff last week for reparkerizing. He did the job and sent it back out the next day. His parkerizing work looks fantastic.
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Posted: 9/24/2018 9:30:46 PM EDT
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He did two retro M16A1s for me and was utterly amazing....fast, affordable and a great guy....
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Posted: 9/25/2018 EDT
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I recently purchased a blem barrel from a vendor that had it marked down due to broken drill bit in the front sight sight taper pin hole. I bought it at a good price but discovered it was more than I could handle without trashing the barrel. I sent it to John Thomas with his suggestion that he would cut the old sight off and install a new sight. I received my barrel back in 7 days with the work completed and complete. Mr. Thomas is a wizard who has has magical powers. I don't know how he can do it so fast but I plan on sending him some more barrels soon. I highly recommend his work. Link to picture https://imgur.com/594p8Kj  Attached FileOPs pic. |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 8:53:49 AM EDT
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He pinned a brake on for me last week. The price and turn around were great.
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Posted: 9/25/2018 4:10:47 PM EDT
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Geez. I’d give a lot to know how that rear pin hole got bunged up like that.
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Posted: 9/25/2018 9:39:26 PM EDT
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Geez. I’d give a lot to know how that rear pin hole got bunged up like that. |
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Posted: 9/30/2018 6:12:33 PM EDT
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I have nothing but high praise for john , and the work he doe's , he goe's above and beyond at times to help us out . " Mad Metal Skills " , you bet !
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Posted: 10/1/2018 5:06:14 PM EDT
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Does someone have his contact info? I have a barrel I need cut and threaded
ETA never mind I found his website |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 4:59:02 AM EDT
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I’ll be sending him a barrel-fsb-fh job for my 723 build fairly soon...can’t wait to get this one done.
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Posted: 10/20/2018 12:06:52 PM EDT
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Does someone have his contact info? I have a barrel I need cut and threaded ETA never mind I found his website |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 12:37:46 PM EDT
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You will be so happy with the work and turn around time! John is a master. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 12:55:11 PM EDT
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Yes, he is. He did a wonderful job pinning my FSP. Blazing fast turn around. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You will be so happy with the work and turn around time! John is a master.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 3:06:25 PM EDT
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One thing I will say is don't take for granted the resources in human potential you have available now.
My brother just passed away unexpectedly from tonsil cancer at age 46, still in disbelief about it because he was very reliable, always taking care of things for others. I remember we had a scare a few years back with John Thomas taking a fall and fracturing some important bones, which could have been a lot worse. I'm glad we have people like him and his attention to detail + excellent customer service to handle Retro-specific and AR smith work that requires pinning, drilling, Top Dead Center alignment, etc. Same for Braceman. Between the two of them, your imagination is basically the limit when it comes to Retro projects. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 6:52:22 PM EDT
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I’ll be sending him a barrel-fsb-fh job for my 723 build fairly soon...can’t wait to get this one done. 
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Posted: 10/20/2018 8:58:59 PM EDT
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Mr. Thomas just did a prototype FSB pin and barrel work for me. I level of service he provided is unmatched. His work is on the level of Armalite’s/Colt’s tool room!
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Posted: 10/21/2018 3:31:06 PM EDT
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A big 2 thumbs up for JT
Did some work for me currently and years past, he does excellent work. And if you have any questions he is more than happy to answer them when he can |
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Posted: 12/8/2018 5:11:10 PM EDT
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John Recently drilled a barrel for me, (Fred Long’s Rifle) i swear he had to have had the mail carrier wait at the door!
Turn around was unbelievable, and the work was the best ive seen for taper pin drill, clean and precise!!! GREAT WORK! 
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Posted: 12/10/2018 7:22:01 AM EDT
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Some furniture recently done by John
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Posted: 12/10/2018 7:54:11 AM EDT
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I agree with OP J.T. does excellent work and is blazing fast at very very reasonable pricing.
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Posted: 12/10/2018 5:11:48 PM EDT
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And I think he is cahoots with the USPS to aid in his speed. I mailed him a barrel on Saturday and he already sent me shipping confirmation. I'm going to have this back in less than a week, easy. That's impressive.
Edit: it is out for delivery today. Four day turn around from the day I mailed it. Very p,eased. 14.5 that he added a spacer, then pinned and welded. 
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:04:53 AM EDT
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He does some great work!
He received the barrel, did the work, and shipped it back out all the same day...amazing service! |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 7:05:02 AM EDT
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JT does scary good work.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:45:04 PM EDT
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JT does scary good work. 
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Posted: 12/24/2018 1:44:24 PM EDT
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That green stock looks fantastic! Whatever gun that goes on will be special for sure! |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 1:55:14 PM EDT
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And I think he is cahoots with the USPS to aid in his speed. I mailed him a barrel on Saturday and he already sent me shipping confirmation. I'm going to have this back in less than a week, easy. That's impressive. ] |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 3:09:18 PM EDT
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Man! There are some good looking KISS carbines in this thread.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 7:50:15 PM EDT
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Man! There are some good looking KISS carbines in this thread. |
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Posted: 12/31/2018 6:33:02 PM EDT
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Anyone know what he charges for chopping a 16” to 14.7”, then pinning and welding?
ETA I just found his email. |
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Posted: 12/31/2018 6:58:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/31/2018 6:59:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/31/2018 10:58:16 PM EDT
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Any idea if JT refinishes uppers he converts from 604's to 601's? Would I have to send the part off to get reanodized?
I don't suppose if I ground off the sight markings on the receiver I could just paint over it somehow? I don't think the arrows would matter that much for a repro though. |
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Posted: 1/1/2019 8:51:42 AM EDT
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Any idea if JT refinishes uppers he converts from 604's to 601's? Would I have to send the part off to get reanodized? I don't suppose if I ground off the sight markings on the receiver I could just paint over it somehow? I don't think the arrows would matter that much for a repro though. I think Norell's and other coatings are a popular choice for covering up the mill work. There was a thread about an anodizer a month or two ago and some people liked their shade of gray and others did not. Last I heard US Anodizing wasn't taking any piece work. |
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