Fred Zeglin of 4DRentals.com: Extended Interview (Gunsmithing)

Over the past couple years, I’ve gotten to know master gunsmith and author Fred Zeglin, owner of 4d Reamer Rentals. In this story, I wanted to let you all get to know him by means of this extended interview!

Resources from the Story

4D Reamer Rentals

4D Reamer Rentals is run by Fred Zeglin, master gunsmith and gunsmithing instructor.

From the 4D Reamer Rentals Website:

YOUR EXCLUSIVE SOURCE FOR CHAMBER REAMERS AND GUNSMITHING TOOL RENTALS!
We have over 1600 chamber reamer rentals in stock and ready to ship. We also rent headspace gauges and many other gunsmithing tools. Our tools are well maintained and inspected before and after each rental to assure you receive the highest quality gunsmithing tools. Our staff has over 35 years of professional gunsmithing experience, setting us apart from the competition.

To locate items that interest you click on the headings in the menu at the top of the page. When you find a Chamber Reamer or Gunsmithing tool that suits your needs, just click directly on the listing. Or search by keyword in the window above.

Headspace gauges are rented by selecting the combination of reamers and/or gauges you need from the dropdown list in the red box that reads “Add Reamers/Gauges” when you’re looking at a specific caliber reamer. We aim to keep it simple.

All rentals are for seven (7) days in your hands. With shipping time, tools are expected back in our facility in seventeen (17) calendar days. If you request overnight shipping, the tools should be back in 14 calendar days.

Gunsmithing Schools

As we mentioned in the video, here’s a list of gunsmithing schools that Fred put together on Z-Hat Customs:

(click on above image to see latest list and links)

Gunsmithing Books

If you are looking to learn more about gunsmithing, and want to learn from one of the best, you’ll want to check out the books and other resources from Fred Zeglin. Here’s the video I put together outlining what Fred has published:

And you can read the full article HERE.

FREE e-Book Download:

Fred has offered to make his book “Gunsmith Tools, Cutters & Gages” book available for free in e-Book format for Ultimate Reloader followers! I’ve read this book and would consider it “required reading” for gunsmiths both casual and professional.

Just use promo code ur989 at checkout!

I just checked, and it’s ready for free download:

Now that’s a deal!

Stay tuned for Fred’s rifle build story which will be published soon here on Ultimate Reloader- make sure you’re subscribed!

Thanks,
Gavin

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