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".
To Be a Texas Gunsmith...
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Re: To Be a Texas Gunsmith...
no vise grips or channel locks?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".
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Re: To Be a Texas Gunsmith...
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.
You can use it on the stock, too.
Re: To Be a Texas Gunsmith...
Let's not forget Super Glue for loose stuff, WD40 for lubing, and and a pint of black Rustoleum for quick reblues.
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