Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 ...and a sledge hammer, you're a gunsmith." Heard that while watching an episode of Hickock 45 this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 21 minutes ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: ...and a sledge hammer, you're a gunsmith." Heard that while watching an episode of Hickock 45 this evening. I believe I once heard a gunsmith comment that a Dremel tool had been good for his business as it had given him more to repair. Suspect much truth to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I thought every Professional Gunsmith's secret wish was for Santa to give every Amateur Gunsmith a deluxe dremil set for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Some of them got their wish, I have 3, you can never have to many Dremel tools. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Slim - you forgot the 'kitchen table' - true sign of a "gunsmith" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I had a Gunsmith tell me the Dremel tool was “the gunsmith’s best friend”. So I asked for one for Christmas. I figured out what he meant doing my own gunsmithing. The joke was on him though. After the first repair he fixed for me I learned my lesson, did lots of studying and practicing on crap gun parts and he never saw another dime of my money. BUT, I know my limitations and do seek out a good ‘smith when I need to...which ain’t too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I once asked a very well known and respected cowboy gunsmith how he adjusts the timing when installing a short stroke kit in a '73. "Usually I just use a Dremel" he said. Made me feel lots better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 The 1st and original Widdermatic was created at the kitchen table using a Dremel and an Electric Eraser machine. I used the Electric Eraser to high polish some of the parts.. Adirondack Jack use to call me a good 'Kitchen Table Butcher'..... PAT: I never had to replace or repair any of those parts from the original modifications. BUT, I have 'over experimented' with a couple of MY Marlins since that time and have needed a good TIG welder to repair some of my 'over experimentations'..... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Dremel tools and belt sanders........two of the best and worst inventions of all time. Both used properly, with moderation, are a great help. On the other hand, used improperly, they are a great way to ruin a fine gun or a fine piece of wood. I own both......ask me how I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Junky Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: The 1st and original Widdermatic was created at the kitchen table using a Dremel and an Electric Eraser machine. I used the Electric Eraser to high polish some of the parts.. Adirondack Jack use to call me a good 'Kitchen Table Butcher'..... PAT: I never had to replace or repair any of those parts from the original modifications. BUT, I have 'over experimented' with a couple of MY Marlins since that time and have needed a good TIG welder to repair some of my 'over experimentations'..... ..........Widder +1 never underestimate American ingenuity. I heard Steve Job's started that way and he did ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Cowboy Junky said: +1 never underestimate American ingenuity. I heard Steve Job's started that way and he did ok. Wow, Widder is the NEXT Steve Jobs! Widder, is this the real reason you were able to retire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Never heard of a gunsmith named Steve Jobs - does he do a lot of job lot work? GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Willie Nelson Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 13 hours ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: ...and a sledge hammer, you're a gunsmith." What does that make me if I have a pipe wrench and a hack saw, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Cypress Sun said: Dremel tools and belt sanders........two of the best and worst inventions of all time. Both used properly, with moderation, are a great help. On the other hand, used improperly, they are a great way to ruin a fine gun or a fine piece of wood. Absolutely. The best gunsmith I know uses both. Sparingly. When I used to tune springs, I always used a Dremel tool. Sparingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 A real gunsmith owns a set of Swiss Files. He who can use files is a gunsmith. There is one name that comes to mind who was a professional with files - Harry Pope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Shotgun Willie Nelson said: What does that make me if I have a pipe wrench and a hack saw, too? A plumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Don't forget a set of cheap screwdrivers picked out of the $2 discount bin that serve as pry tools, carbon scrapers, hammers, drift punches, and occasionally used to turn screws with as well. You're not a gunsmith until you've scratched the holy hell out of the frame trying to pop the grips off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I spend a lot more time using needle files and a India stone than I ever have a dremel when it comes to guns. I don't call myself a gunsmith either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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