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To Be a Texas Gunsmith...

Post by charlesb » Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:30 pm

A young man asked about a career in gunsmithing recently. He specifically wanted to know about being a "Texas Gunsmith".

I explained that the best way to get started was with one of the college courses that he had mentioned.

To be a "Texas Gunsmith" though, he would need three additional items: An eight-pound maul, a can of axle grease and a big screwdriver.

I suggested that he bring these items along for his first day in class, so that the instructor would be forewarned that he intended to be a "Texas Gunsmith".

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Re: To Be a Texas Gunsmith...

Post by bearandoldman » Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:02 am

charlesb wrote:A young man asked about a career in gunsmithing recently. He specifically wanted to know about being a "Texas Gunsmith".

I explained that the best way to get started was with one of the college courses that he had mentioned.

To be a "Texas Gunsmith" though, he would need three additional items: An eight-pound maul, a can of axle grease and a big screwdriver.

I suggested that he bring these items along for his first day in class, so that the instructor would be forewarned that he intended to be a "Texas Gunsmith".
no vise grips or channel locks?
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Post by ruger22 » Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:15 pm

Or an axe for stock work?
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Post by bearandoldman » Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:12 pm

ruger22 wrote:Or an axe for stock work?
Damn near forgot woodworking tools, maybe a chain saw for roughing it to shape
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Post by blue68f100 » Wed Sep 11, 2013 4:15 pm

Duct tape.... and a Larger hammer
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Re: To Be a Texas Gunsmith...

Post by charlesb » Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:48 am

The eight-pound maul and the big screwdriver would of course handle any stockmaking chores. Then the can of axle grease gives you a waterproof finish with an attractive sheen.

You can use it on the stock, too.

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Re: To Be a Texas Gunsmith...

Post by ruger22 » Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:32 pm

Let's not forget Super Glue for loose stuff, WD40 for lubing, and and a pint of black Rustoleum for quick reblues.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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Re: To Be a Texas Gunsmith...

Post by Bullseye » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:04 am

Don't forget the "J B Weld"!

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