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The Right Tools Are Not Enough

Why gunsmiths need to regularly calibrate their measurement tools.
by Tory Manning
For any gunsmith, whether amateur or professional, having the right measurement tools is critical. Firearms are designed to exacting tolerances and precise measurements. In order to meet the tight specifications, your machining must be skilled and accurate. To verify this, a range of precision measurement equipment can be used… (read more)

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.