Gold Plated AK47 – Assault Rifle

The AK-47 (or Avtomat Kalashnikova) was designed and developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the Soviet Union and is the world’s most popular assault rifle. The gas operated 7.62mm assault rifle was first developed in the early 1940s and AK-47 stands for Kalashnikov automatic rifle, model of 1947. Mikhail Kalashnikov began his career as an arms designer while in a hospital after he was shot in the shoulder... Continue Reading »

Polishing – Giving Metal a Facelift

Polishing has many uses. It can be used to restore a certain look and finish to an older metallic item as well as prepare metal to undergo further processing, such as electroplating. It has both a functional and aesthetic use, oftentimes, improving function through improving the aesthetic. Polishing is employed for many items such as car and motorcycle parts, kitchenware, bath and shower fittings... Continue Reading »